Funeral Attire

[mommytotwo]

What do you wear for a funeral? Do you wear darker clothing? My uncle's funeral is next week and I need to find an outfit. I am in my 20s, and was wondering what everyone else wears, especially when it is your relatives funeral.

 

[poohandwendy]

I wear black (usually long skirt and short blazer). It is always an appropriate choice.

Actually, I think rules are more relaxed than they used to be, I have seen everything from very formal (everyone in dressy black)to jeans.

You know, the first time I saw jeans at a funeral, I did a double take and then thought...they are here to pay their respects and support for the family (it was the funeral of an 18 yo boy who was killed in a car accident)...just being there is enough, IMO.

But for a family member, I would definitely go with black or a dark color.

 

[mommytotwo]

I am thinking of doing black slacks since it will be a late afternoon/evening funeral and a blouse. I usually wear black or darker colors.
My mom said that once during one of my dad's aunties funeral one of the cousin's wife had worn a red dress .

 

[poohandwendy]

I am thinking of doing black slacks since it will be a late afternoon/evening funeral and a blouse.

Sounds perfectly appropriate.

Sorry to hear that your uncle passed away

 

[mommytotwo]

Originally posted by poohandwendy
Sounds perfectly appropriate.

Sorry to hear that your uncle passed away

Thank you.

 

[kaylajr]

sorry to hear about your uncle and i agree withyour choice of clothing
i almost always wear black slacks with a nice dark colored blouse

HOWEVER when my DFIL passed away at his request we all were to wear some color
i wore a long dark green skirt with a rose colored blouse

 

[TLinden16]

Sorry to hear about your uncle.

When my mom passed away, I wore black pants, a casual blouse, and a wool blazer to the funeral and wake. I knew it would be a long night, and comfort was going to make it easier for me for those long hours at the funeral home.

Karen

 

[Disney Doll]

I usually tend to go with a subdued look...a darker color, nothing too racy.

 

[Pin Wizard]

So sorry to hear about your uncle. Hugs for you!

Any dark color is fine...black, navy, gray, etc. Nothing bright or flashy.

 

[mommytotwo]

Thank you everyone for your kind words. I will go shopping before the funeral to see what I can find.

 

[EsmeraldaX]

I usually wear black, formal clothes, like a long skirt/blouse/sweater.

 

[gina2000]

I'm very sorry about your uncle.

 

[LisaSt]

I wear Eddie Bauer Kahki's and a golf shirt usually a Mickey mouse one to try and lighten the mood.

 

[WebmasterKathy]

I'm sorry to hear about your uncle...

I think any subdued clothing would be fine. Just nothing flashy that screams "look at me"- loud prints, plunging necklines, sparkles or stuff that looks like you'll be hitting the local nightclub after the service...

 

[mrsstats]

Sorry about your uncle. My mom just past on 9/1. I think dark is the right way to go but mainly nothing too flashy. I can tell you that at my mom's wake, I couldnt tell you what most people had on. However, I know if it was something flashy I would have noticed that.

 

[2MuchOhana]

I am so sorry for you loss

I also tend to wear black or darker colors. I think what you are thinking of wearing will work out very nicely for you; and would be very appropriate, too.

Jodi

 

[mommytotwo]

Originally posted by mrsstats
Sorry about your uncle. My mom just past on 9/1. I think dark is the right way to go but mainly nothing too flashy. I can tell you that at my mom's wake, I couldnt tell you what most people had on. However, I know if it was something flashy I would have noticed that.

I'm sorry to hear about your mom. I agree with what you mean about not noticing something until it really stands out.