https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/colorful-tie-at-a-funeral Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:35:41 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/colorful-tie-at-a-funeral#post-265330 Mon, 13 Dec 2010 02:05:56 +0000 Beth 265330@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yep, I'd go with an understated tie, particularly since this is business-related. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/colorful-tie-at-a-funeral#post-265288 Mon, 13 Dec 2010 00:38:38 +0000 Mo 265288@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the advice - he has now decided to leave the pink at home. I think it was more of an 'inside joke' type thing and may not be understood as much from outside eyes. Great advice to err on the side of caution. There is a dark burgundy tie that will be worn instead. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/colorful-tie-at-a-funeral#post-265199 Sun, 12 Dec 2010 22:08:17 +0000 Jonesy 265199@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree that this is a tricky one. On the one hand, if he was well-known for wearing bright shirts (i.e., it was a notable, common habit of his that defined him in a way) then I think it makes perfect sense to want to honor that in how you dress. OTOH, if that part of him was sort of less-known by many of the guests, the bright color could come across as simply insensitive. It is very hard to predict, which is why I think most people always counsel caution and conservatism when it comes to funerals.</p> <p>Queen Mum, that is a touching anecdote. I have been to funerals that were all about celebrating the person's life, which is a lovely thing to be a part of. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/colorful-tie-at-a-funeral#post-265173 Sun, 12 Dec 2010 20:33:45 +0000 Queen Mum 265173@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't think I'd do the "pink in honor of his love of color" unless it has been specified in the funeral announcements.<br /> for example, a little over a year ago, a friend who's husband passed away communicated that he had "forbid black" at his funeral... everyone was to wear a bright color. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/colorful-tie-at-a-funeral#post-265169 Sun, 12 Dec 2010 20:23:50 +0000 Isabel 265169@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>First, I am sorry to hear of the loss. </p> <p>I would also err on the side of caution - I would suggest a bright square or hankerchief in the pocket of his jacket to honor his friend and keep the shirt and tie subdued. What a wonderful thing for you BF to think of. I would also mention it to the family that the square is in his honor because he loved color so much - that would comfort me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/colorful-tie-at-a-funeral#post-265166 Sun, 12 Dec 2010 20:02:46 +0000 Louise 265166@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd err on the side of caution unless there has been a request from the family for mourners to wear bright colours. It's easier for close family to make this sort of statement on their own but may be seen as disrespectful if the close family turn up in dark colours and BF has on a coloured tie x </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/colorful-tie-at-a-funeral#post-265162 Sun, 12 Dec 2010 19:53:22 +0000 Mamapicklejuice 265162@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think that if you are a blood relation, you can take more liberties. If he is questioning whether it will be perceived in the right manner, than I would skip it in favor of more traditional dress. IMO it's not worth causing hurt feelings or misunderstandings in others. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/colorful-tie-at-a-funeral#post-265159 Sun, 12 Dec 2010 19:41:32 +0000 Ornella 265159@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mo, what will others wear? I think it's worth finding out. If there is a general consensus between coworkers to pay respect to the colleague this way, than the fear of standing out and being misunderstood may very effectively be replaced by the general perception of such gesture as being a very personal tribute to the deceased person. Does it make sense? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/colorful-tie-at-a-funeral#post-265157 Sun, 12 Dec 2010 19:36:22 +0000 Angie 265157@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is tricky. I wore a bright red handbag to my Mum's funeral as a nod to her love of bright red handbags and shoes. I think the bright tie is a nice nod - but I don't know whether it will be perceived that way by the crowd at the funeral. </p> <p>Sorry I'm no help, Malina </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/colorful-tie-at-a-funeral#post-265148 Sun, 12 Dec 2010 19:04:17 +0000 Mo 265148@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I did see this response regarding pink, oddly enough, on a search. <a href="http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/17458" rel="nofollow">http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/17458</a></p> <p>The BF is management at work and so really needs to be mindful of appropriateness. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/colorful-tie-at-a-funeral#post-265134 Sun, 12 Dec 2010 18:16:17 +0000 biscuitsmom 265134@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it would be fine, given the coworker's fondness for bright colors.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/colorful-tie-at-a-funeral#post-265130 Sun, 12 Dec 2010 18:09:06 +0000 Mo 265130@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My BF will likely be attending a funeral for a coworker recently deceased. He was wondering if wearing a pink tie with his suit, as a nod to the deceased's wear of bright colored shirts at work, would be inappropriate or not. Thoughts? The rest of the outfit would be a dark blue navy suit but the shirt/tie would be like below: </p>