https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-being-prepared---what-happens-when-you-dont-buy-ahead Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 10 Apr 2026 06:16:27 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-being-prepared---what-happens-when-you-dont-buy-ahead#post-2295428 Fri, 09 Dec 2022 14:50:20 +0000 Janet 2295428@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It seems you’ve got this sorted, and I agree with the others that no one will really notice much what you’re wearing unless it’s wildly off the norm. I think it’s a good plan to have separates in your wardrobe that make for a good last-minute occasion like this, because we do tend to feel better if we are dressed in a way that fits how we want to present ourselves. I’m very sorry for your loss. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-being-prepared---what-happens-when-you-dont-buy-ahead#post-2295369 Fri, 09 Dec 2022 10:09:29 +0000 Sisi 2295369@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another vote for # 2.<br />I am sorry for your loss, Style Fan. Hugs. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-being-prepared---what-happens-when-you-dont-buy-ahead#post-2295360 Fri, 09 Dec 2022 08:18:29 +0000 Sal 2295360@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That’s hard and I agree with Cardiff Girl and others - people don’t notice. I only remember what I wore to my Mums funeral - not what anyone else wore.</p> <p>A dark pair of dress pants or tunic dress or skirt is a good thing to have in the closet. Doesn’t have to be black though.</p> <p>I hope it all goes okay - funerals are therapeutic and draining. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-being-prepared---what-happens-when-you-dont-buy-ahead#post-2295354 Fri, 09 Dec 2022 08:02:14 +0000 rachylou 2295354@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>2 is a good choice. Peace for you and your family. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-being-prepared---what-happens-when-you-dont-buy-ahead#post-2295329 Fri, 09 Dec 2022 03:05:08 +0000 Bonnie 2295329@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not being prepared happened to me, too. We were on a long RV camping trip when my dear uncle died, and were we about 300 miles from where he lived. I was totally unprepared with anything appropriate but I did have a white and black stripe tunic, black jeans, and black Nikes. with me so that is what I wore. No one cared or noticed what I wore, they were just happy that I was there.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-being-prepared---what-happens-when-you-dont-buy-ahead#post-2295327 Fri, 09 Dec 2022 02:34:14 +0000 CarolS 2295327@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think that's the thing -- no one is focussed on what you're wearing. They see if you're there or not. Maybe they notice if you're in something glaringly out of place. But the focus of the day is elsewhere. As long as you are covered, respectful and comfortable, that is really enough.</p> <p>My condolences.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-being-prepared---what-happens-when-you-dont-buy-ahead#post-2295277 Thu, 08 Dec 2022 22:29:32 +0000 Style Fan 2295277@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, everyone.&nbsp; I am taking my new Rieker boots back.&nbsp; I wore them around the house, and they hurt my feet.&nbsp; :(&nbsp; &nbsp; Not sure what I am going to put on my feet.<br />I am probably overthinking this.&nbsp; I don't remember what people wore to my mother's or father's funeral.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-being-prepared---what-happens-when-you-dont-buy-ahead#post-2295221 Thu, 08 Dec 2022 18:04:18 +0000 Angie 2295221@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My thumbs are up for #2 too!&nbsp;</p> <p>My condolences.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-being-prepared---what-happens-when-you-dont-buy-ahead#post-2295218 Thu, 08 Dec 2022 17:58:15 +0000 Cardiff girl 2295218@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So sorry for your loss.l think outfit 3 looks fab ,put a formal big coat on top and you will be fine.As long as you don’t stand out as being highly inappropriate most people are too busy thinking their own thoughts about the deceased to worry too much about what everyone else is wearing.But l get it ,you want to be respectful. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-being-prepared---what-happens-when-you-dont-buy-ahead#post-2295185 Thu, 08 Dec 2022 15:59:39 +0000 Anonymous 2295185@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can identify with trying to shop in a small rural town for something to wear to a funeral. I was unprepared for my mother to die when she did and had to shop at Walmart for an outfit it the midst of consoling my dad and making funeral plans.<br /> Condolences on your loss. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-being-prepared---what-happens-when-you-dont-buy-ahead#post-2295150 Thu, 08 Dec 2022 13:13:15 +0000 Anonymous 2295150@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes to outfit 2, it definitely looks dressier<br /> Sorry about your loss </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-being-prepared---what-happens-when-you-dont-buy-ahead#post-2295139 Thu, 08 Dec 2022 12:00:53 +0000 Zaeobi 2295139@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If socks bother you, perhaps footless tights can help give you some warmth under the wide legged trousers but without any toe constriction? Sorry for your loss. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-being-prepared---what-happens-when-you-dont-buy-ahead#post-2295125 Thu, 08 Dec 2022 09:06:25 +0000 Jenni NZ 2295125@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Same as everyone, and hope it all goes well. Sorry you have lost someone. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-being-prepared---what-happens-when-you-dont-buy-ahead#post-2295120 Thu, 08 Dec 2022 07:44:16 +0000 Bijou 2295120@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sorry to hear of this situation. Outfit 2 looks perfect and is hopefully warm and comfy. I think most somber colours are acceptable at a funeral. At my parents funerals I didn’t notice what people wore other than it was not a sea of black. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-being-prepared---what-happens-when-you-dont-buy-ahead#post-2295109 Thu, 08 Dec 2022 04:38:05 +0000 slim cat 2295109@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Perfect outfit plan.&nbsp;<br />Condolences.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-being-prepared---what-happens-when-you-dont-buy-ahead#post-2295104 Thu, 08 Dec 2022 03:41:13 +0000 Rejoiceandbe 2295104@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Condolences. Funerals are always hard and the travel part of the process seems twice as long as for happy occasions. I agree that the second outfit is the smarter but which feels most comfortable to you? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-being-prepared---what-happens-when-you-dont-buy-ahead#post-2295089 Thu, 08 Dec 2022 01:34:26 +0000 Jaime 2295089@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My condolences and good decision about the outfit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-being-prepared---what-happens-when-you-dont-buy-ahead#post-2295081 Thu, 08 Dec 2022 00:52:24 +0000 Style Fan 2295081@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you, Irina.&nbsp; #2 is the winner. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-being-prepared---what-happens-when-you-dont-buy-ahead#post-2295080 Thu, 08 Dec 2022 00:51:39 +0000 Elle 2295080@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So sorry for your loss.&nbsp; And&nbsp;another vote for the pants outfit </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-being-prepared---what-happens-when-you-dont-buy-ahead#post-2295069 Thu, 08 Dec 2022 00:40:17 +0000 Irina 2295069@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another vote for #2.&nbsp;<div>And my condolences.&nbsp;</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-being-prepared---what-happens-when-you-dont-buy-ahead#post-2295065 Thu, 08 Dec 2022 00:25:38 +0000 Style Fan 2295065@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you, everyone.&nbsp; Outfit #2 is the winner.&nbsp; </p> <p>I am putting dress pants on my shopping list. Unfortunately, the only bottoms I have are very casual -- jeans, cords, and army pants. I don't want to go through this again.</p> <p>Socks bother my feet. Seriously. I will look for some black knee-highs to wear when we get there.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-being-prepared---what-happens-when-you-dont-buy-ahead#post-2295060 Thu, 08 Dec 2022 00:12:49 +0000 Carla 2295060@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#2 with black sheers or tights under for coverage and warmth. &nbsp;Some venues (like churches) can be cold, and there is often standing around outside afterwards for conversations. &nbsp;Sometimes interment follows after the funeral, and other times it is deferred to a later date. &nbsp;</p> <div><br /></div><div>Condolences…</div></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-being-prepared---what-happens-when-you-dont-buy-ahead#post-2295058 Thu, 08 Dec 2022 00:08:55 +0000 Suz 2295058@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another vote for outfit 2. The pants, ironically, look a bit dressier. Also they might be more comfortable for the trip.&nbsp;</p> <p>I'm sorry for your loss; it's always tough to deal with these situations but people really will just be glad you are there.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-being-prepared---what-happens-when-you-dont-buy-ahead#post-2295056 Thu, 08 Dec 2022 00:07:00 +0000 Jessikams 2295056@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ugh, preparing for a funeral is the worst I think your pants outfit sounds like it will be more comfortable. Or, if you want something more formal, perhaps you have something in your closet that is dark navy, gray or brown? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-being-prepared---what-happens-when-you-dont-buy-ahead#post-2295052 Wed, 07 Dec 2022 23:56:13 +0000 nuancedream 2295052@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another vote for outfit #2. So sorry for your loss. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-being-prepared---what-happens-when-you-dont-buy-ahead#post-2295051 Wed, 07 Dec 2022 23:55:57 +0000 Style Fan 2295051@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Lisa. I should do an outfit lab. The boots are not that tall. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-being-prepared---what-happens-when-you-dont-buy-ahead#post-2295050 Wed, 07 Dec 2022 23:51:47 +0000 LJP 2295050@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I vote for outfit #2 . The wide leg pants are fabulous on you . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-being-prepared---what-happens-when-you-dont-buy-ahead#post-2295048 Wed, 07 Dec 2022 23:49:17 +0000 Style Fan 2295048@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>On Saturday, Mr. SF and I will be going to a memorial service for a relative of mine.&nbsp; We will be driving 2.5 hours each way (5.0 hours total).&nbsp; Garth is staying at home with a neighbour.</p> <p>I used to have an outfit to wear to a funeral.&nbsp; But over the last few years, I have lost weight because of medical reasons.&nbsp; My tops still fit, but my pants are too big and can't be altered.</p> <p>I also have problem feet that have gotten worse.</p> <p>What do I wear?</p> <p>Possibilities:</p> <p>1/&nbsp; Black Lole mini dress with leggings and new Reiker boots (look like Doc Martens).&nbsp; Wear cognac Theory coat, and don't take it off.&nbsp; Or I may buy the Clark brown booties and wear them instead.</p> <p>2/&nbsp; Black jeans (they are very black) with a black Sarah Pacini blazer and new Reiker boots.&nbsp; Then I can take my coat off.&nbsp; I may look like I walked out of the 90s.</p> <p>I don't have time to shop, and there isn't anywhere to shop in my small rural town.</p> <p>Any comments and feedback are welcome.</p>