I think this publication offers a starting point for people to discern a general standard for business casual in an objectively elegant manner, Pope said
Honey: Honey brings a touch of sweetness to the dressing
[22] The mourning dress on the right was worn by Queen Victoria, "it shows the traditional touches of mourning attire, which she wore from the death of her husband, Prince Albert (18191861), until her own death." [23] Norms for mourning Manners and Rules of Good Society, or, Solecisms to be Avoided (London, Frederick Warne & Co., 1887) gives clear instructions, such as the following: [24] The complexity of these etiquette rules extends to specific mourning periods and attire for siblings, step-parents, aunts and uncles distinguished by blood and by marriage, nieces, nephews, first and second cousins, children, infants, and "connections" (who were entitled to ordinary mourning for a period of "13 weeks, depending on level of intimacy")
Fashioned from soft cotton blend poplin fabric, this dress has a smocked waist with an A-line silhouette, complete with a tiered skirt for added flair
