10. Mary Would Only Wear Black After The Death Of Her Husband
Mary considered herself to be in mourning for the rest of her life after the death of her husband. While it was normal for women to go into mourning for two years, Mary continued to wear black after this time period.
Mary’s continuous morning was a bold move during her time because it was customary for women no longer in mourning to wear colorful dresses. In fact, black was reserved for the morning, and society believed women should not wear black unless they were grieving. Mary went so far as to auction off all her colorful clothing.