For men is it necessary to wear a suit. If not, is black shirt and pant necessary?
2007-02-23 00:21:15 · 19 answers · asked by Bob 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
I would recommend being conservative and somber. Black or navy pants (like Dockers would be OK, or dress pants) and a suitable, matching shirt. A tie is optional but a nice touch. A full suit isn't required. Stay away from trendy colors or style (skip things like carpenter pants and go for a classic look).
As others have said I think it's the gesture of making an appearance that's most important but I also think being conservative in these situations is best.
2007-02-23 00:38:13 · answer #1 · answered by orchid 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Same as the Dress code in Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming
2016-05-24 01:51:01 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've been to too many funerals and my way has always been...
FAMILY FUNERAL: Suit and tie...no questions asked.
ANYONE ELSE: dress pants, non-black shirt (ironed!) and tie (with no cartoon characters, etc.).
I feel that by looking nice, you will not be disrespecting your family or the family of others. Plus if you don't dress up, all the old ladies will gossip about you the minute your back is turned.
2007-02-23 01:18:50 · answer #3 · answered by Grand Poobah 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A suit would be the most appropriate attire.
If you don't want to wear a suit then a white shirt and dark pants would be reasonable.
A black shirt? Never at a funeral.
2007-02-23 00:25:35 · answer #4 · answered by nycguy10002 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
My family ownes our local funeral home and our home was upstairs (remember the movie "My Girl"? It was a lot like that). If you are talking about visitation, nice jeans and a nice shirt are fine. For a funeral, you should dress up a little more. I would at least wear dress pants and a nice button down.
2007-02-23 01:29:40 · answer #5 · answered by Lady in Red 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have attended funerals in suit and tie, dark slacks and light dress shirt, dark slacks and dark colored dress shirt and a scout uniform.
Each decision was based on my relationship either to the deceased or to a family member of the deceased. Be respectful and you'll be fine, irrespective of the location.
2007-02-23 00:58:53 · answer #6 · answered by pack271 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no official dress code for attending a funeral. Normally, dress nicely. (About the only time you would encounter a specific dress code, would be if attending a funeral of a head of state, dignitary, etc...)
Normally, attire worn is dictated by whom the deceased is. I've seen highly formal funerals, as well as biker funerals where attendees wore biker gear.
2007-02-23 00:26:25 · answer #7 · answered by Rahab 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In Australia the suit bit has gone and any acceptable trouser and shirt or in cold weather a jacket is ok there is not the older ways any more.
2007-02-23 00:25:16 · answer #8 · answered by burning brightly 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't have to wear a suit or black. Just dress nice- consevative. Not like you are going out to party.
2007-02-23 00:31:24 · answer #9 · answered by Alison 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in my opinion its more important that your their to show your support then what you wear, but thats not saying you can show up in sweats. And it kindof depends on how close the person was to you. Either way, as long as your going to show your respect thats what counts. And if you do want to dress up, you dont have to wear just black- thats just a stereotype.
2007-02-23 00:27:40 · answer #10 · answered by alana:) 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋