https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/proper-funeral-attire-help Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 06 Apr 2026 09:12:22 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/proper-funeral-attire-help#post-186466 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 13:22:29 +0000 lauren 186466@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>We won't be at a gravesite.. so the pumps will be ok. </p> <p>Thank you all for your help! I really appreciate the input. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/proper-funeral-attire-help#post-186367 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 06:03:56 +0000 Katiepea 186367@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Laura</p> <p>I'm really so to hear about your friend. To me, it looks like your outfit is entirely appropriate.</p> <p>I'm not sure about other countries, but in Australia, people do not always wear black to a funeral - I'd say about 50% do, the other 50% would wear a conservative outfit in generally darker, neutral colours. </p> <p>In fact, I actually wore white and navy to my own mum's funeral. (She had loved visiting Asia and I felt comfortable that in Asian countries where white is the colour of mourning. I also felt incredibly uncomfortable at the thought of wearing black for some reason and felt that this was a good compromise.) </p> <p>I'm not sure if this would be taboo in another country or not (I'd be interested to know). I guess I'm just saying that if the black dress doesn't work out, you could always consider wearing a darker neutral outfit (ie, navy, dark grey etc) and it is more than likely that it would be equally appropriate. (Well, at least here and the funerals I have attended, it would be.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/proper-funeral-attire-help#post-186260 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 03:27:04 +0000 Dashrashi 186260@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>One last thing to consider--if you know you're going to be going to the gravesite, wedges and flats are more grass-friendly than pumps. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/proper-funeral-attire-help#post-186101 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:03:33 +0000 lauren 186101@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks everyone.. I sppreciate the help! </p> <p>I will wear the 1st dress with the nude pumps. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/proper-funeral-attire-help#post-186092 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 23:51:52 +0000 Steph 186092@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think those would work well! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/proper-funeral-attire-help#post-186079 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 23:16:43 +0000 lauren 186079@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These shoes a bad idea?</p> <p><a href="http://www.ninewest.com/Bonfire/3713861,default,pd.html?cgid=2915395&#038;itemNum=37&#038;variantSizeClass=&#038;variantColor=NATMUFB" rel="nofollow">http://www.ninewest.com/Bonfir.....or=NATMUFB</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/proper-funeral-attire-help#post-186076 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 23:14:02 +0000 Steph 186076@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think that the first dress looks perfectly fine (unless it's satin or something and too shiny, as greenglove said). I think it would work well with nude pumps. I think that the second dress would be too casual. And although I understand about the heat, you can never go wrong in a suit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/proper-funeral-attire-help#post-186075 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 23:13:46 +0000 lauren 186075@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>it isn't shiny.. and I can wear the collar up so it isn't revealing either. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/proper-funeral-attire-help#post-186072 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 23:09:15 +0000 greenglove 186072@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the first one looks good as long as it is not too shiny, It is hard to tell from the photo. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/proper-funeral-attire-help#post-186070 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 23:08:05 +0000 lauren 186070@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>cool.. I have a pair of nude pumps.. you think they would be ok? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/proper-funeral-attire-help#post-186065 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 22:59:18 +0000 Dashrashi 186065@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the black dress is appropriate, so long as it's not too low-cut in the front. Generally, business-casual clothing (skirt, trousers, dress) in subdued colors (black, brown, gray, navy, dark green or deep purple perhaps) is a safe bet. In the summertime, I've also worn a black cotton sweater and tan pinstripe pants. Keep the shoes sedate as well (read: perhaps not the 4.5" platform peep toes) and no one will notice what you're wearing--definitely the goal. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/proper-funeral-attire-help#post-186063 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 22:56:51 +0000 Lana 186063@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm not experienced in dressing for funerals, but I'd say the first dress would be a good option and I agree that the second is a bit casual. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/proper-funeral-attire-help#post-186058 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 22:53:12 +0000 lauren 186058@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have never been to a funeral and unfortunately, a friend of mine passed away recently and I have to attend her funeral/memorial this Sunday afternoon. I don't want to dress inappropriately... so help! </p> <p>I have this dress in black... do you all think it would be appropriate?</p> <p><a href="http://www.shapefx.com/store/Apparel___Shop_by_Category___Dresses___Pink_Label_Control_Belt_Dress___S201038001?Args=&#038;s_cmp=affiliate_sfx_all" rel="nofollow">http://www.shapefx.com/store/A.....te_sfx_all</a></p> <p>I also have this maxi dress...but think it is too casual.</p> <p><a href="http://www.target.com/Mossimo-Black-Double-Strap-Dress/dp/B0032II7AW/ref=pd_ecc_rvi_1" rel="nofollow">http://www.target.com/Mossimo-....._ecc_rvi_1</a></p> <p>It is so HOT here.. I dont' really want to wear a black suit. </p> <p>Thanks... let me know what you all think. </p>