us navy chief dress blues U.S. MALE PETTY OFFICER SERVICE BLUE UNIFORM Naval Officer Full Dress White

Perfect for prom, formal events, or any occasion where you want to command attention with timeless style and contemporary flair

The skirt drapes beautifully with a thigh-high slit and a button-front detail for a touch of vintage charm and easy movement

Let the dress do the talking with a soft A-line cut and a small-to-medium floral print, then ground the whole thing with a cropped or slightly oversized denim jacket that hits right at the hip

(Contemporary sources go back and forth on acceptable lengths of time for wearing mourning black during the Victorian era, but most agree that black was traditionally worn by women for a year.) Black dresses were also typically worn by the working class during the 19th century