The phrase "little black dress" usually brings to mind something tight, short and slightly suffocating. But as fashionistas ...

No, we want to raise a glass—and maybe a sharp knife or a crucifix—to the woman draped in a black dress with a head covering or veil to complete her look. Oftentimes, she’s barely visible ...

but while some may wear a black dress, others may opt for a two-piece suit, or a skirt and blouse. We know funerals are about showing a sign of respect to lost loved ones, and the families of ...