What do you wear to a funeral?

Question

Someone from my church died recently and i didn't really know her, but I have to go to the funeral, and I really don't know what to wear. Do I wear black, cuz i don't want to look depressing? And i don't really have that many black clothes. Do I wear a black skirt with a colored shirt. If so, what color. I have alot of pink shirts, but i don't think that would be appropriote. I am very confused. HELP!!!!!!!

Answer 1

What kind of a personality did the deceased have? I wore pink and gray to my dads funeral, He would have loved it. Dad was always into being yourself and wouldn't have cared if I wore big orange flowers. He loved me.

Answer 2

Deciding upon what to wear at a funeral need not be nerve-wracking. While it is traditional to wear black to a funeral, it is not absolutely necessary. The important thing is to dress conservatively. At the past two funerals I have been to, people have been wearing colors simply because it was the most appropriate attire they had. If it helps to ease your qualms about mixing it up, the colors purple and white have been associated with mourning, as well as blue. Pink, in my opinion, is better suited to a wedding or christening-happy occasions. A white blouse with a black skirt should work fine.

Answer 3

You really don't have to wear black these days. A darker color certainly would be appropriate but not absolutely necessary. Gray, brown or blue all should be fine. A white, off-white or even a light pink blouse would be OK, too, if you're wearing a suit. Most business attire works. The main thing is to project dignity and respect, whatever color you wear.

Answer 4

Black or darker colored or neutrals. It really depends on each situation though. A lot of people seem to be moving towards the attitude that a funeral should be celebrating a life lived and not mourning their death. But unless you know the person, which it doesn't sound like you do, traditional dress will be the safest.

Answer 5

It depends on the deceased, their family and custom. Black, Grey or some other non-bright and jovial color. Black and White would be OK, I think. NOT PINK and NOT pastel colors either. The most important thing is to be there and pay your respects. The rest is BS. What I mean by that is...If you ONLY have Pink to wear, then that's the thing to wear. Being there is important, what you look like in not.

Answer 6

Depending on the type of church you belong to -- most people where any color these days. But I'd stay with black, navy, gray -- I personally don't see anything wrong with mixing a pink shirt with a neutral suit. You just do you -- people will talk about everybody anyway!

Answer 7

I suggest for you to wear a black skirt and a dark coloured top, navy, purple. Nothing pink... unless it's an under shirt. Just go to Sears or something and buy yourself a not so expensive blakc skirt, and a navy blazer with a pink shirt underneath. i would do that. As for shoes, just wear black flats or mini-heels.
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good luck!

Answer 8

Wear a black and white outfit. Black and white dress [make it vintage, so it looks appropriate], or a black shirt and white jeans or white shirt and black jeans. Keep it to the level where you don't want to look too depressing or too joyful about something. If you can't find anything black and white, ask your mom if she can help you check out the mall. They usually have alot of black and whites-- the styles these days. =] i like it though! lolz

Answer 9

Black is still classic, but today, any dark or neutral color will be fine. It doesn't have to be a solid color from head to toe, either. Prints are fine. A dark top or bottom with a neutral on the reverse is also good. Nothing too bold or flashy.

Answer 10

Anything dark colored like browns and blues, but absolutely no pale or bright colors even a little white would be better with a black skirt or pants.

Answer 11

You are supposed to wear black to funerals because it shows grieving which you are, and if you wear something colorful like a pink shirt it is considered rude because even if you are not, it appears like you are trying to draw attention to yourself when this is not about you and is considered disrespectful.