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Mourning dress in the Pittsburgh Daily Post, Friday, July 4, 1890 2 If mourning dress was desired, guidebooks encouraged white clothing with black sashes, armbands, or dark velvet trimmings

From couture gowns to custom-made looks, the Oscars red carpet showcases the best, most unforgettable fashion moments, from Audrey Hepburn's white Givenchy dress in 1954 to the Dior gown Jennifer Lawrence wore to accept her Academy Award in 2013

With such a theme, it will also be very easy to come up with activities, such as building a gingerbread house or decorating gingerbread cookies

True black tie means you want the good stuff: Tiffany Rose, Seraphine, or something comparable

A subtle metallic sheen can add a touch of glamour to the look