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If youre searching for the perfect classic gown, here are a few of our favorites

Fashion Diva with Her Men: 1950 Wedding to Hotel Heir Conrad "Nicky" Hilton: Elizabeth Taylor in her timeless silk duchesse wedding gown with a fitted corset and full ball gown skirt 1959 Wedding To Eddie Fisher: Wearing an emerald green silk chiffon dress and veil (love the matching flowers!) 1960 Academy Awards: Elizabeth Taylor wins Best Actress Oscar for "Butterfield 8"--with husband Eddie Fisher, wearing an ivory silk embroidered ball gown skirt with waist rose-and-sash detail and see-through high neck top 1962 Fashionista: Elizabeth Taylor with husband Eddie Fisher, making an entrance in a draped open-necked gown that could be THE Epitome of CHIC in 2011--almost 50 years later

She kept her hair fairly simple by parting her dark brown locks to the side

A bright pair of socks wont hurt, either

Trust your instincts - if an outfit feels dignified and appropriate, it likely achieves the solemn mood a funeral requires.