I was planning on just wearing a dress. Is this ok? It's not black, but I don't own anything black.
2007-08-08 12:08:31 · 9 answers · asked by ☆Zestee☆ 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
As long as you are there showing respect it doesn't matter what you are wearing right?
2007-08-08 12:09:07 · update #1
Nowadays Zestee, people will not always wear black...
I've attended funerals, where the nearest relative to the deceased has stated that 'their loved one' didn't like dark colours, so please wear something bright, after all we are celebrating the life of that person. It is not disrespectful, as long as you are smart, your presence says it all...
2007-08-08 12:20:33 · answer #1 · answered by Blade 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The rules on what to wear to a funeral have changed. As long as it's fairly conservative and not too attention-getting (red would be a bad color, I'd think!), you should be fine. At the last couple funerals I've gone to, I've just worn a black and white skirt with a white shirt. Nobody wore all black to either one - I think people are getting away from the idea that you're just there to mourn; instead, celebrate the person's life. You can always ask a friend or family member to look at what you've picked out if you're unsure. Just make sure it's something you're comfortable in and it's not something that will draw all the attention to you.
2007-08-08 19:18:39 · answer #2 · answered by Christina 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will be fine - just dress conservative in darker colors if possible. I don't think it is necessary you go out and buy a new outfit. If you were part of the immediate family it might be different, but for other you are there to show respect to the departed person not make a fashion statement.
2007-08-08 19:22:48 · answer #3 · answered by K K 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dress the best you have remember if you dress well your showing that you has respect for those who lose a person. I recommended black is not use darker colors.
2007-08-08 20:30:17 · answer #4 · answered by Jack Jack 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's right, but only try not to dress like going to a picnic to the park in spring.
Even brown ,grays, navy blues, white blouse, dark top, etc you know, a discrete colors or combinations.
Sorry for this loss.
2007-08-12 13:04:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A modest dress is fine, just don't wear something "fancy" or sparkley. The deceased can't see you! Usually people go away from black, anyway.
2007-08-09 19:55:19 · answer #6 · answered by Lydia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's a business-type dress, it should be okay. If you have something in a dark color--dark gray, navy, brown--you could also wear that.
2007-08-08 20:53:01 · answer #7 · answered by VeggieTart -- Let's Go Caps! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can wear a light color, it doesn't always have to be black a funeral doesn't always have to be about sadness it can be a Joyful occasion when one has lived a Wonderful Life.
2007-08-08 19:24:37 · answer #8 · answered by chozynson 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I usually wear black or maybe something dark .
2007-08-08 19:15:01 · answer #9 · answered by cheeky_girl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋