Mourning ensemble American The Metropolitan Museum of Art Size S: Jo's Mourning Dress (1867 1869) Black Twist Front Ruched Maternity Maxi Dress PinkBlush Plus Size and Curvy Maxi Dresses for Women Sizes 10 30 BloomChic Tagged "Black" The practice of donning black for mourning had been long established by the beginning of the 19th century, though it would be the second half of the century when it would develop