https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-to-a-funeral Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 10 Jun 2026 02:04:15 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-to-a-funeral#post-58176 Thu, 02 Apr 2009 10:50:00 +0000 yublocka 58176@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>tassajara you've probably already attended the funeral by now, so I hope it went well for your friend and the rest of the family. I agree that dark(ish) neutrals are perfectly as passable as black at a funeral.</p> <p>Weirdly today I was wearing a dark purple dress that I first wore to my cousins funeral last year. I can't help but think of that day every time I wear this dress now. That's not necessarily a bad thing, but just something to keep in mind when choosing what to wear. Anyway I may be rambling and overthinking things now, sorry! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-to-a-funeral#post-58057 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 21:07:57 +0000 Dawn 58057@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for your help everyone. It's a Catholic funeral and I am aware of most traditions within it as I was educated in a Catholic school. </p> <p>I think I'll wear a black dress, my grey wool coat as it's been cold here for the last week and flat shoes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-to-a-funeral#post-58053 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 20:55:11 +0000 Angie 58053@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My condolences. And I hope you feel better soon, Dawn. </p> <p>You don’t need to wear black from head to toe. Just steer away from wearing anything cheerful and glitzy. Dress a little more conservatively, but dress up. This is about showing respect. No jeans if you can manage that. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-to-a-funeral#post-58030 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 19:55:08 +0000 Rosie 58030@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm sorry to hear about your friend's mother. It's thoughtful of you to be attending. I actually went to a funeral yesterday and saw very little variety - most people wore black with the occasional navy. The light colors were mostly men's shirts under their suits. I wore a black wrap dress with a black shirt underneath for coverage, but I'm sure a light or dark neutral would have worked, as well. I also chose to wore nylons (hose) because I was not sure about exposing my legs. This ended up being a great choice because it kept me warmer. For me, erring on the side of covered up and dark made me feel comfortable and respectful. Joy's point about shoes is very good if you are going to the burial. </p> <p>Also, keep in mind any particular cultural traditions there might be (there may not be any in this instance.) I was one of three Caucasians at an all-Chinese funeral so I made sure to ask my friend beforehand if there was anything I should be aware of. If you don't feel comfortable asking or if your friend is quite distraught and you do not want to bother her, look around online to see if there is any information. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-to-a-funeral#post-58024 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 19:23:41 +0000 Becky 58024@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good advice. Norms vary from region to region, but darker neutrals or muted earth tones and understated style tend to be a safe bet. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-to-a-funeral#post-57978 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 17:25:43 +0000 Anonymous 57978@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>To show respect it's best to wear dark neutrals but black isn't necessary. My funeral outfit that still needs was a navy pin stripe suit that I wore with a white or pale blue blouse. If you will be going to the burial in the cemetery, you may want to put some flats in the car to change into. The ground can be uneven and soft to walk on.<br /> Even if it's hot, wear something with some sleeve or cover up with a pashmina in a church. Noone will throw you out, but it's repectful. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-to-a-funeral#post-57977 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 17:19:11 +0000 Louise 57977@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think unless you're told otherwise i'd err on the side of caution and go for black or very dark ie charcoal, navy blue x </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-to-a-funeral#post-57971 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 17:11:54 +0000 Dawn 57971@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi all!</p> <p>Sorry I haven't been on the forum that much recently. Between final year and falling ill with a nasty cold last week, it's been a hectic few weeks. </p> <p>One of my classmate's mum passed away yesterday and to show our support, a few of my friends and I are attending the funeral. However I have never attended a funeral before so I am unsure of what to wear. Is all-black the norm for funerals? </p> <p>Thanks! </p>