I am wearing all black, but white pearls seem to stand out too much ... I don't think I will. :(
2006-11-30 05:21:06 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
... I happened to acquire the pearls on the day of her passing away, I felt there was a connection...
2006-11-30 05:29:48 · update #1
.... before I found out about it, but at approximately same hour...it is so strange.
2006-11-30 05:32:16 · update #2
It is not inappropriate; just remember that the funeral is about the deceased, not about you and what you are wearing.
2006-11-30 06:08:35 · answer #1 · answered by Roberta 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A funeral is always a sad time and it also is a difficult time when trying to decide what to wear. Black is very traditional, but at the same time classic. White pearls are considered Conservative and classic. They would look very elegant and sophisticated with an all black outfit. I don't think you would "stand out" too much. Nobody I believe would be upset or feel like you were being too flashy. Wearing bright colors and huge earrings may be inappropriate, but I think wearing a classic string of pearls or pearl stud earrings would be very nice.
2006-11-30 05:26:44 · answer #2 · answered by Panda 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Pair them with pearl earrings and a bracelet and you're good. Or wear something that's black and white (or cream). You don't have to wear all black to funerals anymore, although I feel wierd if I'm not.
It's about honoring the deceased, not about your outfit. If someone at the funeral is going to give you a hard time about your outfit, to your face or otherwise, they're not there for the right reasons.
2006-11-30 07:04:11 · answer #3 · answered by GLSigma3 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the pearls would be ok. I think the #1 thing people are concerned about is the type of clothing a person wears to a funeral. It is expected for a person to wear dark colors to show they are in mourning. I recently went to a wake and people were showing up in pajama pants and jeans, etc. That is crossing the line.
2006-11-30 05:43:00 · answer #4 · answered by Swaygirl27 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
If it's a simple single strand of pearls - it's most appropriate.
If it's a very long or multi-stranded set of pearls with garnishments on them, etc...no.
Pearls or with any jewlery for funerals - rule is simple.
Anything flashy or over the top - NO.
Simple and plain and understated - YES.
2006-11-30 05:30:26 · answer #5 · answered by svmainus 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
why not, the sooner the people that attend funerals get a grip on the fact that the funeral is for the dead and they are beyond getting offended bet better they will be your reasoning was sane, sweet and sensitive can't ask for much more than that oh by the way..... nice pearls! I am sure she would agree
2006-11-30 06:10:59 · answer #6 · answered by doc 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Funeral is a sad time where the entire congregation mourns the departure of the dead. I feel one should goto attend such an occassion with simplest dress and make up. But this differs from culture to culture and local traditions. In India normally people will attend such ceremonies avoiding fashion and glitter.
2006-11-30 05:34:57 · answer #7 · answered by khayum p 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pearls with a black outfit sounds very appropriate to me.
Sorry for your loss.
2006-11-30 05:24:20 · answer #8 · answered by mand 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Wear as little accessories as possible. Be mute and not flashy in your dressing. Pearls are fine.
2006-11-30 12:42:31 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If had acquired a Mink Coat...would you were that to the funeral.
You don't want to stand out at any funeral.
2006-11-30 06:12:37 · answer #10 · answered by Mav 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋