Summer funeral appropriate?

Rambling Ann

I have a black skirt, and a twin set that is 100% appropriate from Sept-April. Is this too fancy for a summer funeral? It will be in a church I do not attend, but that most of my neighbors do and the men will wear business suits or a cowboy version of suit, ladies in dresses or skirts. I probably have a couple months to get this sorted, but I have limited time to shop in the city between now and then.

http://www.anntaylor.com/ann/p...../300431?co

12 years ago

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Astrid

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I like it and I think it's appropriate (at least here it would be). It doesn't show the shoulders and the neckline doesn't look too low. The pleats make it dressier than a normal shirt which I think is a good thing. I'd give it a try! Would you tuck it into the skirt?

12 years ago

rachylou

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It's a little fancy for me. I would not be bothered by someone wearing it, but I myself go for plain.

12 years ago

Parsley

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To me that top says "festive" more than "funeral".
I would go with something more subdued.

12 years ago

unfrumped

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I think the banded shirring looks more party-ish. Wouldn't be glaring, headline-creating, but I wouldn't choose it, if I had other options. Meaning, something not black but not as date-like, would look more funeral-worthy--black color itself does not a funeral make.

12 years ago

texstyle

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I think it would be perfectly suitable.

12 years ago

Mary Beth (formerly LBD)

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I don't think it looks too fancy - I think it looks as if you cared enough to take pains with your appearance, to pay proper tribute to the deceased and the family. With a knee-length skirt or dark trousers, it will look tasteful and subdued.

12 years ago

Echo

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I would venture a guess that your black skirt and twin-set is perfectly acceptable through the summer, too, as most twin-sets aren't heavy. Additionally, the top you linked to has 3/4 length sleeves, which would certainly make it as warm (and as warm-looking) as a twinset with the sleeves scrunched. I am not terribly fond of the top, especially for a funeral, but I do think that what you say you currently have would work out fine.

12 years ago

Suz

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This has been interesting to me. My first impulse was to say sure, why not? Then I wondered if the top might be too warm for summer (not in air conditioning, perhaps). Then I wondered if it might be considered too fitted. But truly, that would depend on the ethos of the group. I can't imagine anyone I know feeling offended -- the dark colour and modest sleeves would make it sort of blend into the background. But that would be on me. Someone with a more voluptuous figure might stand out in the same top.

12 years ago

Rambling Ann

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I guess I'm going to have to see it in person, see how shiny and fitted it is. I haven't seen much that isn't sleeveless on-line. The twinset is a t-neck, wool, just too hot for summer, especially graveside.

Of course, my mother would say if you have to ask, you already know the answer will be no.

12 years ago

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