I am going to a funeral and need advice on what to wear?

Question

My friends Grandmother just died and she really wants me to be there. however i have not been to a funeral in 13 years and tha was easy since i was so young my parents picked out my outfit for me. the funeral is formal...

is it ok to wear black pants and a white and black striped shirt with black ballet flat type shoes.

the shirt is vertical stripes of white and black. i also have greay and black... other then that i have nothing black or dark colors.

Answer 1

don't wear something over dramatic. what you are describing sounds perfect. as long as the pants are not jeans!!!  and the shirt is not some baggy over sized T but something nice and 'neat' and tidy. don't have loads of makeup on either (i.e: eyeliner).

remember a funeral is normally celebration of life so don't wear completely black ( it's outta date these days) but dont walk in, with rainbow boots and flouro!!

I hope this helps

you must be a good friend to go to her grandma's funeral

all the best

Answer 2

that sounds nice, go for it Grandma wont care, she will be pleased you showed up.

Answer 3

wear all black

Answer 4

wear a tanktop

Answer 5

The outfit will be OK. Especially the flat shoes. You will be on your feet a lot.  

Answer 6

i think that'd be fine.

doesn't have to be AAAALLL black.

just don't wear very revealing clothing like shorts or

a tank top without anything underneath it.

maybe just wear like black pants or black jeans with flats and a cute printed shirt. you should be fine. (:

Answer 7

I think it will be ok just make shure the skirt is conservative, preferably wear as much black as posible if you have a black sweater or blazer it will be ok.. put some sunglasses on of course you will feel more comfortable. Good luck.

Answer 8

Funerals these days are more of a celebration of life than being about death. Just wear something nice but not jeans or anything.

Answer 9

wear a grey shirt with black pants and a black scarf aroung ure neck

don't wear jewelry cause it's a little bit ostentative

be classic not old

Answer 10

Yes, what you have in mind is very appropreate, black pants show you have class W/ a black and white shirt sounds like you'll look really nice . Don't worry that's fine .Since your wearing black shoes make sure you wear black socks , ...looks really dorky if don't . Sounds like your all set see that was easy.  

Answer 11

Yeah, i think its okay.

I mean, its not like its YOUR grandma, ya knoww? lol

that sounds kinda mean.. but as long as u wear some black for it.. then its all gooood.

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Answer 12

its ok with ur pants and shoes. but do wear simple plain shirt with tone of grey or simply black.

striped shirt not gud 4 funneral.

full black dress with scarf or atleast dark grey shirt.

dont wear jewelry rings etc.

u no there r some codes of funnerals.

and above all make ur mob silent or switched off.

best of luck. and dont get nervous.  

Answer 13

yea tht should be fine , most poeple wear black to funerals! just try to make sure its kind of.... formal, without going over the top

and i know everyone is saying where as much black as possible, wear all black , etc

thts not tru u really just want to look nice, black is just supposed to represent death, you dont want to look kreepy

as long as your not wearing like a completly white shirt or pink or like lime green, or yellow youll be fine

im sorry for your loss :'(

hope i helped

Answer 14

When my uncle died many years ago, his wife showed up in a COMPLETELY yellow outfit with hat.  She looked like a sobbing banana!

It sounds fine, what you want to wear.  Just no jeams or t-shirt.  Ballet shoes are better than tennis shoes.

Here in Texas, I've seen paul barrers were denim, boots, cowboy hat and white shirts.  Also seen the same at weddings.  lol

Would be nice if you stopped and bought red roses (dozen or two for the family) or carnations for them to put on the coffin before burial.  Hand them out while everyone is walking to the gravesite.  (It's just a little something I do to make a statement.)

Answer 15

your outfit will be ok to wear. just no brighlty colored clothing.

Answer 16

You're supposed to wear ALL black at funerals

So like wear a black dress with a black sweater over it and black shoes or black pants or something like that.

Answer 17

Yes  dark  slacks are  accepable,  also  darker  top, with  a  vest or  jacket dark.  It  does  not be  black, can  be  grey, dark  brown.Sensible  shoes  also as  heels  dont  work  well on  grassy  grave  areas.