Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Associated Concepts Facet
3. Associated Concepts (hierarchy name)
4. [culture and related concepts]
5. culture-related concepts
6. dress (culture-related concept)
7. mourning dress

Anotations

Scope note:

In historical western fashion, particularly in the 18th and 19th centuries, attire worn during the period of full mourning; generally refers to dress which is not only black but also of drab and lusterless materials. The term may also be applied to mourning costume of other cultures and time periods.