During the Victorian era, women had a magnificent wardrobe full of spectacular gowns. The Queen set the style for wearing scarlet and gold tunic, riding skirt and plumped hats. She was considered very fashionable for her times. She gave two traditions that have continued till date in most western countries. White for a bride on her wedding day. Before that, women would get married in their best dress or (frock) and black for mourning, as she started the trend when her husband died.