Do you have to wear black to a funeral or something dark?

Question

It is for my sister-in-law, she has about a few days left. She is one of my favorite sister-in-law.

Can I wear Black Pants and Black jacket?

THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO ANSWERED MY QUESTION. YOUR ANSWERS HELP ALOT. THANKS Y'ALL.

Answer 1

yes you do! it's just respect.

Answer 2

Most people expect you too out of respect for the dead. Depending on who died and their relationship with you should be considered. And sometimes the person attending the funeral may not have access to a dark suit and this should be considered too.

I wouldn't try to look like your attending a wedding but if you choose to wear something more light colored try to deepen the look with some dark accessories. A black shawl or sweater, and go light on the jewelry. A simple necklace is fine.

Think about the person whom your going to pay respect for, what would be their reaction to such an outfit? If your closets turn up empty on this matter well, check with friends and relatives or go to a thrift shop and see if you can find anything suitable for the situation.

Answer 3

Black, gray and purple are the traditional mourning colors.

If you are attending a funeral service, wear what you have, but stay away from brightly colored or bold print outfits and keep your jewelry simple. The most important thing is to be sure what you wear:
-- fits you well, not too tight or too baggy
-- is clean and pressed
-- is in good condition, no rips, tears or holes

Time of the year will determine what you wear also.

If I am going to pay respects for someone I know or their family member, I wear a white blouse with dress black skirt or pants; or a soft colored dress. If it is the cooler time of the year, I have a maroon jacket I wear with a maroon or black turtle neck over a black skirt or pants.

When my grandnephew died in June, I wore a very feminine dark denim dress with a delicate pastel floral embroidery on the bodice to his viewing. Then I wore a grayish blue dress with soft muted floral print bodice to his funeral service.

Answer 4

No. It depends on the deceased's nearest and dearest. I wore a white jacket and chinos to the last funeral I went to. Friends wore purple red and black diamond waistcoat over a mauve shirt and black jeans. The man was a believer who had a sense of humor and had been called home unexpectedly. His widow said he would be upset if we wore black as we went to celebrate his life and his friends knew where he had been taken. His family all wore black so it was fairly easy to distinguish between friends and family. (Of which most are not believers). I hear they wear white at Chinese funerals sometimes. But convention demands solemn faces and black. And if the deceased was not a believer then black is probably a good choice.

Answer 5

There is no law that states you HAVE to wear black at a funeral, but it's the color you wear to show your respects. If you wear another color it might seem disrespectful. In some countries white is the color of mourning, but not in the Western world.

Answer 6

black pants and a black jacket are fine. Wearing black is the traditional dress, but a dark suit is appropriate also

Answer 7

just wear something dark, don't worry if it is not black. It was in days gone by when everyone turned up wearing black
I am sorry about your sister in law

Answer 8

Black is traditionally worn as a sign of mourning. I hope when I die people celebrate my life instead of stand around crying.
I suggest to you that you can wear whatever you are comfortable in depending on your mood as to the passing of the deceased.
However whatever you wear shoul NOT draw attention to you....keep is subltle and reserved.
Remember...however you feel the funeral is not about you.

Answer 9

I have worn a black suit with an antique red brocade vest to a funeral. I also, if I have known the person well ,will wear their favorite color to the funeral

Answer 10

We usually do. It is the color of mourning. You can also wear purple or violet (the dark solid ones). Nowadays, the bereaved family usually decides on what color they want to wear depending on what the color means to them...or what message they want to express. Or depending on your cultures and customs. But in our family, we wore black at our grandparents' funerals.

Answer 11

It's traditional but no. You wouldn't walk in wearing a white dress either. Dark clothing, even with a light shirt/blouse is okay.