What is appropriate & INappropriate to wear to a FUNERAL?

Question

To yusdz: WTF???

Answer 1

Simple-classy outfits and the dressy casual types of attire, are nice. Brig . NOTHING sexy/revealing, NOTHING colorful, & NOTHING with glitz. Usually black is the standard color people wear.

girl: wear a simple black dress/skirt knee-cap/knee length or a pair of black slacks and a black or grey(with black accents) if you wear jewlery wear plain gold or silver studded earrings and a simple chain or beaded necklace. Shoes should be the classic
flat or maybe have at most a 1" heel. A dressy loafer or boot.is also good.

boy: wear a suit that is black and grey or a nice pair of slacks with a black shirt with the optional tie that will be streamlined black and grey or just solid. Shoes ought to be something other than tennis shoes, if you wear only tennis shoes then go buy a pair of solid black ones. Black boots or casual type loafers are good to wear.

If you have facial piercings leave them be, make sure they don't stick out away from your body, the spikes gotta go otherwise why not.

Answer 2

It doesn't really make the wearer a lesser person, but it will certainly get some questionable looks from others. There are better choices of clothing for such an occasion. Others will be wearing the usual dresses, pant suits, jackets, etc. and since a person is showing their (hopefully sincere) respects, it is always appropriate that one should dress for the occasion. I remember being at a funeral one time and a woman showed up with her hair in rollers (!). If a person wants to pay their respects, then maybe they can think enough of the deceased to show that attending was not just an after-thought. When I saw the woman show up like that, I wondered why she even bothered. It was taken as an act of sarcasm towards the family of the deceased, as they wondered if she was making a statement about a situation which pertained the deceased person.

Answer 3

Probably best off not going to a funeral wearing the same thing you would to a nightclub on a Saturday night. Wear something respectful, nothing outrages and over the top. You probably know other people going to the funeral so speak to them about what they are wearing as that can give you an idea of how others will dress so you won't look out of place.

Answer 4

Traditionally, darker colours and modest clothing are appropriate. Nothing that really shows any skin. For women, no plunging necklines, preferably not sleeveless and certainly not strapless. No see through anything. No mini skirts. Skirts should reach the knee, no higher. By the same token I would not wear flashy shoes or spiked high heels or jewel encrusted. Plain, black or dark coloured low heels are appropriate.

For a man, if a suit is not possible atleast a shirt and tie with dress pants and dress shoes. Any subdued colour such as black, grey, navy, brown, beige, tan etc.

A funeral is a place to honour the person who has passed, not a fashion show to impress the other attendees.

Answer 5

As a general rule, it's inappropriate to attend a funeral dressed like you're going to a party, unless you know that is what the deceased would have wanted AND what the family of the deceased feels comfortable with.

You don't necessarily have to wear black, but I wouldn't wear flaming red either, unless you're sure you'll be attending one of those 'anything goes' funerals. I attended one of those once, for a friend who had passed away. He always said he wanted to 'go out with a bang'. He got his wish. He was unforgettable in life - and in death.

Answer 6

It depends on the type of funeral it is. In some cultures, loud colors and patterns are ok because it's considered a celebration of the life to come. Or just a celebration of the deceased's life.

Most conventional funerals require casual business dress in solid dark colors such as gray, navy, brown or black. Depends also on how well you knew the deceased.

Answer 7

I think it depends on the kind of funeral you go to and how the person was in life. You would not want to go to a so called christian funeral wearing all black leather by the same token you would not want to go to a leather jacket funeral wearing all white.lol.... It also depends on the culture too. Different cultures require different wear and even the ceremony or last rites are different so find out and then dress accordingly.

Answer 8

It's not necessarily about the color. That's just a tradition. What would be inappropriate would be to wear anything immodest or flashy. That's not what this occasion is about. You should be showing respect for the deceased friend and his/her family. You are there to show support, not draw attention to yourself. If you have any feeling that what you want to wear would offend someone, than perhaps it would be more thoughtful of you to conform a bit more.

Answer 9

Something respectful, modest, and preferable a dark color.
Your tube top and daisey dukes won't cut it.

Answer 10

Preferably dark colors and white.