Baby steps to mortgage freedom for beanielou.

jwil

Sorry to hear about your friend.  I would just wear something you've already got.

skint_spice

Sorry for your loss, most folk seem to wear dark colours here but I wouldn't stress about it definitely don't buy anything unless you would wear it again.

Karmacat

People don't even seem to wear dark colours in the funerals I've been to in the last 20 years or so, it was very unexpected for me.  I've worn grey and dark brown, and I've always been the person with the darkest clothes - I've seen main mourners wear lime green before now!  I've kept the dark brown dress, and that's my go-to, it cost about £15 at MandCo back in the day.

Tescodealqueen

I keep a dark coat for this very purpose but some people actually encourage lighter colours. My dad has told everyone he wants them to wear his favourite colour yellow and my late mother hated black so specified no black. Sorry for your loss and please don’t stress it’s a sad enough time for you already

savingholmes

I would wear what you already have too - I agree it's most important that you are present.

beanielou

DancingInTheRain said:

Just catching up, sorry to hear you've been under the weather & on the loss of your friend. For what it's worth I don't think anyone really notices what anyone wears at a funeral, being there is enough & appreciated x

Thanks     x

beanielou

jwil said:

Sorry to hear about your friend.  I would just wear something you've already got.

skint_spice said:

Sorry for your loss, most folk seem to wear dark colours here but I wouldn't stress about it definitely don't buy anything unless you would wear it again.

Thank you.

I have ordered a dress.
Will see what it is like when it comes.

beanielou

Karmacat said:

People don't even seem to wear dark colours in the funerals I've been to in the last 20 years or so, it was very unexpected for me.  I've worn grey and dark brown, and I've always been the person with the darkest clothes - I've seen main mourners wear lime green before now!  I've kept the dark brown dress, and that's my go-to, it cost about £15 at MandCo back in the day.

Tescodealqueen said:

I keep a dark coat for this very purpose but some people actually encourage lighter colours. My dad has told everyone he wants them to wear his favourite colour yellow and my late mother hated black so specified no black. Sorry for your loss and please don’t stress it’s a sad enough time for you already

Thank you both.

beanielou

savingholmes said:

I would wear what you already have too - I agree it's most important that you are present.

Thanks   x

beanielou

I know it very silly but in my head & in reality I do stand out.
I am wobbling in & with two sticks I am noticed.
It's important to me to look as good as I can.
Shallow as it is I have always hidden behind clothes.
I am way better than I was though!