what are you suppose to wear to a funeral :-(?

Answer 1

Dark clothes and no jewellery other than very discreet items. I have noticed that comparatively people turn up entirely in black nowadays. Shades of grey or navy are fine. Your presence is more important than your clothes, but you don't want to feel out of place.

Answer 2

Traditionally, very conservative dress. If a woman: Nothing too tight, short, low cut or loud in color. If a man: A suit with a dress shirt and tie, but a sport coat, dress shirt and tie are also acceptable.

Colors are to be somber in nature ( i.e. Navy Blue, Black, Dark Brown, Grays, Burgundy and Dark Purple ) to reflect the attitudes of the grieving, and out of respect for those present.

If one does not possess such colors or the correct attire and would feel uncomfortable attending the funeral, a card of condolence, flowers and or both are acceptable alternatives.

However, the decision to attend or not depends on how well you knew the deceased and the family. If a close association existed, then one should attend with the best that one has, because at a time like that, the family is not going to criticize the attire of the attendees nor should they. Unless of course the attire is extremely vulgar in nature.

Answer 3

Best to wear something conservative and dark colored. Leave the flashy jewelry at home. And whatever you do, DON'T wear shorts and sandals. I was at a funeral a few years ago, and a couple of people showed up in ratty shorts, tshirts and sandals. They looked like they were on their way to the beach and the funeral was 'on the way', the beach being top priorty. They got plenty of stares.

Answer 4

Black suit and tie for men (dark tie, doesn't have to be black). Shirt can be a white shirt.

Women wear a black dress that doesn't stand out too much, sometimes a hat with a dark veil. and of course black formal shoes.

The idea is that you dress in dark clothes that don't bring attention to yourself.

That's for western funerals. Other cultures wear brown or white or other colors. And of course, sometimes the deceased has made requests. It's best to check with someone else who's going.

And be sure to talk to the widow/widower. Well, offer your condolences, any help you can give, and listen if they want to talk.

Answer 5

People can wear almost anything these days. Just don't wear things that are too provocative. At some funeral's i've been to i've seen women wearing floral dresses, nothing fancy. (ive been on to wear a floral dress, to my uncle's funeral, so did my aunt*it was her husband*) People wear what ever color they want. But not alot of flashy things. You can wear jewlry, but nothing fancy. A simply necklace, simple earrings, if you have mulitple piercings, don't wear an earring in each hole.

Answer 6

Usually dress clothes. Stuff such as some thing nice. You dont HAVE to wear BLACK. Unless your the widow or widower, then maybe black. But your going to a funeral, dress conserved, you dont want to wear things you would wear to a picnic or a fun park. Some jewelry is nice to wear, this gives something else to talk about.

Answer 7

Either white or black. Although personally speaking, I would wear white because black is too, too sad. The color white symbolizes purity and something holy so that heaven is usually portrayed as color white as well as the angels' attire's color. Black meanwhile symbolizes mourning and darkness. It's your choice. Just make sure that you don't wear too revealing clothes (whether black or white) or anything that will make you all glamorous. After all, it's a funeral. Save your glamour for a party.

Answer 8

Don't show up in red, pink, white or any other bright color. Wear dark blue, black, dark green. Dress as if you were going to church, conservative. Nothing flashy, this is not a celebration, it's a time for mourning.

Answer 9

I feel you can wear almost anything., but I would shy away from clothing that is pervocative. You are showing respect for the deceased.

Answer 10

Plain clothing in dark colors - nothing flashy or revealing.