purple sparkly prom dress Womens V Neck Sequin to Floor Long Evening Gown with Spaghetti Straps Lilac S at Amazon Women's Clothing store accentuating your curves while providing a sophisticated and polished look Cute Mermaid Sweetheart Light Purple

The shade used to be off-limits for wedding guest attire, reserved solely for those in mourning: In the Victorian era, widows were expected to wear black for at least one year after the death of a spouse (or longer: Queen Victoria wore it for the rest of her life after the death of Prince Albert)

Wool-polyester blends resist wrinkles and cost less upfront, but they trap heat -- if you're wearing the suit for a full day or evening event, pure wool holds up better in both comfort and appearance

Not the one that looks good on a hanger

The chic baby blue, hot pink and bold green versions have just gone into COS's summer sale, along with a number of other excellent COS dresses we love

But generally speaking, people cross-dress because its something they enjoy