what should i wear to a friend's funeral?

Question

(I'm 27 and female)

Answer 1

First of all, you don't have to wear black. You can wear colors, but be conservative. You don't want to go in bright pink, bright yellow or polka-dots, for example. Depending on where the funeral is being held, you may want to wear a dress or a skirt, but nice slacks with a blouse are very acceptable, too.

Remember, the most important thing is that you are there to support your friend's family and to remember your friend and to celebrate their life as well as express sorrow for their passing.

Answer 2

You don't say how important your friend was in your life.

When I go to funerals I don't always wear black. Sometimes I wear an outfit that I felt a connection to with that person. Something they liked perhaps. You may want to wear their favourite colour somewhere in your outfit. Make it personal to you and your friend and for the relationship you shared.

Answer 3

Its a hard question... what would your Friend have wanted you to wear??
Its difficult if all around you are wearing dark colours but if you know your friend would prefer something bright and for the service to be a celebration of life then do what your friend would have wanted.

Answer 4

A smart black skirt or trousers, maybe dark tights but that depends on how hot it is. A nice white shirt under a black jacket would be nice, but at the end of the day its whatever you are going to feel comfortable in. I am really sorry for you loss.

Answer 5

Something that does not draw attention to yourself.
Not too dressy and not too casual. A dressy casual dress or skirt and top. The usual colors for funerals are navy blue, black, brown, or gray, but you choose the mood you are in.

Answer 6

I think it depends on the person your going for. Wear black but somewhere in your oufit wear your friends favorite color. You could wear it in your hair on your shoes or wear ever else. Since you are young and im thinking your friend was to i dont think she wants every one to wear all black. So put a little color to it just not alot.

Answer 7

Something reasonably smart but not too dressy. Sombre colours are preferable - nothing bright and frivolous. A white or pastel coloured blouse or top is OK but bright colours are best avoided.

Answer 8

It all depends, if she hasent left any wishes as to what people should wear just wear someing (ie bright colours) wear sonething either black or gray

Answer 9

what a question....I know black is the common answer, but the last funeral I was at, the last thing I thought about, was what to wear.

Answer 10

A black short sleeved top and black skirt/capris. You could also try a navy blue or creme colored top. Black isn't always the answer. People are gathering to celebrate the persons life. Ya know?