What do I wear to a funeral?

Question

My friends grandmother died and I'm unsure of what to wear to the visiting.

Uhm... its my FRIENDS grandmother. not mine. and im a guy. hence the name jonathan.

Answer 1

Something conservative in muted colors. If it is formal, a suit would be appropriate if you have one, if not, some nice slacks and a plain shirt. Some will say that it is ok to wear bright colors but unless you know that the family views this as a "celebration of life" instead of a traditional "funeral", some might be offended by anything too bright or too "loud"...the key is NOT to draw attention to yourself with your clothing.

Answer 2

Ideally a dark suit (navy, dark gray, or black) with an understated or solid colored tie (again on the dark side, but it can have a little contrast with the suit i.e. a navy or dark gray tie with a black suit). If you think a suit is too much (in the case that you and your friend aren't real close), then don't wear the jacket, and wear a dress shirt that is navy or gray (dark or medium will be ok). Don't wear any red whatsoever.

Answer 3

Everyone is saying "You don't have to wear black any more because you're celebrating the life instead of mourning" or whatever. That being said, you don't know how each individual family is going to react. You don't have to wear black, but wear muted colors (navy, tan, etc). You don't have to wear a 3-piece suit, but dress up a bit--maybe a pair of dockers and a button-down shirt.

Answer 4

i think you may positioned on something as long it is not a dress of something alluring. wearing black to funerals, in a brilliant style of things, is passe. I observe that some human beings positioned on denims a stunning blouse and jacket so as long as you're actually not being disrespectful positioned on something that matches you and if happens to be dark it is okay too. I even have worn purple to funerals. it is likewise acceptable to think of of whom you're honoring on the funeral.

Answer 5

Well, you could wear off black or grey colors. You do not have to wear a skirt, but just dress nicely in darker colors. I usually wear a grey shirt with black slacks or skirt. Depending on how well I know someone. With my grandma this past April, we weren't mourning her death...we were celebrating her life. So I wore a grey pair of pants and her favorite color shirt. She loved peach. So it also depends on how close you were to whoever passed away.

Answer 6

Black is the traditional thing for a funeral shows respect however if you have nothing black any dark colour would be suitable, if you have nothing dark a black ribbon worn as an arm band on your upper arm on the outside of your shirt.

Answer 7

if you are a female :
wear a black dress, thats not trashy, and flashy, but casual and ordinary.

if you are a male:
wear a black suit

and im sorry to hear about your grandmother,

may God bless her

Answer 8

black because it state u r respecting the family, forget the yellow shirt...hes foolin with u

Answer 9

these days... just smart clothes... the officials will tell you that you are celebrating someone's life..... not to be dressed in black and mournful.

Answer 10

wear a bright yellow shirt.