What is appropriate to be worn to a funeral by someone who wasn't very close?

Question

Not to mention on very short notice.

I don't want to seem rude, but I don't want to overdo it.

Answer 1

I think something that is like office wear but more day time. Like a silk shirt with black pants, or a respectable dress. Something that is not casual but not that formal either. Heels or boots are always a good option as are skirts
Hope this helped

Answer 2

Wear as dark and conservative of clothes as you own, and be conservative on the make-up and jewelry and other accessories. If you have a conservative black dress, wear it, if not just do your best.
The days when everyone kept a dress in the closet for funerals is gone, and no one expects you to run out and buy something for someone you did not know well.
Do not worry about overdoing it, unless you are wearing a big black hat with veil over your face, then we might have to take you aside and tell you you have overdone it.

Answer 3

Definetly wear something black or very dark in color such as dark navy blue or deep purple but preferably black since it is a funeral. Something sort of dressy like nice slacks, black pants or even a knee-length skirt. A nice modest top, not too revealing but not too old and stuffy looking, similar to something you might wear to work. Even a nice pant suit or nice pants and a blazer jacket. I work at Macy's and we have a lot of nice tops in XOXO or Rampage. You definetly have to be comfortable with what your wearing. A dress is ok too but I'm not a huge fan of dresses, but that's just me. Basically: Black or dark colors, modest but not ugly and old, career casual is a good explaination of what to wear.

Good luck and be sure to tell the family you are very sorry for their loss!!!

Try www.xoxo.com to get some ideas.

Answer 4

I took my niece to her stepmother's funeral a week ago. I wore dark grey slacks, black boots, a top that was a kind of mauve colour and a long dark blue coat. Others wore all black whilst others wore different colours. If my husband were to die and people turned up at his funeral wearing any colour under the sun I would not be upset. The fact that they had taken the time to attend and show me support would matter more than what they chose to wear, so basically just wear what you are comfortable with.

Answer 5

When it comes to funeral/wake visits it is always appropriate to wear black or dark clothing. The reason behind this is that the dark clothing represents a quiet, somber feeling instead of a joyful time. You can always wear your light colors and casual wear for a party or dates.

Keep it simple, keep it dark.

Answer 6

Please wear dark clothing. It's appropriate to be business casual (black shirt, conservative skirt or Khakis)

DO NOT under any circumstances wear anything revealing, anything with red in it, or a flamboyant, bright color. This is considered by older generations to be happy a person died. However, small, shiny things, such as a gold or silver button or belt buckle can be worn.

Answer 7

just wear something that you wear at work or something that looks alike office style you know, nothing bright and different colors like a ranbow, blouse skirt, pants or shirt, pants/jeans nice shoes

Answer 8

Just always wear black to a funeral...regardless...if you don't have black then dark as possible never wear white

Answer 9

Wear something that you would wear to church or synagogue; as long as you're polite, people won't really care.

Answer 10

You'll blend in better if you go more conservative rather than more casual.