Matthew Storey, curator at Historic Royal Palaces, previously told The Telegraph : Mourning dress has been part of European royal culture for centuries, but it reached its peak in the 19th century with the influence of Queen Victoria, who set a standard for the rest of society to follow. He added: When her beloved husband died in 1861 she abandoned the colourful clothes of her married life and, with the rest of the royal court, adopted black clothing as an outward sign of grief
Each style adapts to body changes throughout pregnancy
If the festivities are happening in the office or the pub or somewhere off from the workplace, then you neednt worry about playing showstopper
Go for classic colors like black or navy, or add some personality with subtle patterns
Take the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, who attended her first Royal Ascot in 2018 just a few months after her royal wedding to Prince Harry