funeral dress

JuneBow

I have a funeral to go to soon, and I already have a dress exactly like this.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/REISS-Black-Lace-Shift-Dress-size-14-/282233530741?hash=item41b66de975:g:s-YAAOSwPCVYA1ZW
Is this too "fancy" or would it be suitable.
Its the only thing I have at the moment which is anything near suitable.

ani*fan

I think the dress is just lovely and absolutely right for lots of different things, including a funeral.

FreeBear

Looks fine to me - Not that I'd wear it (don't have the legs for short dresses).

One recent funeral that I (should have) gone to stipulated bright colours - I don't think black has to be worn. It is more about showing respect to the deceased and the family in my opinion.

iammumtoone

I would 'dress it down' with a plain jacket/shoes and it will be fine.

One thing I would consider is the next time you want to wear it might be more happy occasion, (its a great dress suitable for most occasions) and would you feel comfortable knowing what you wore it for previously.

Last funeral I went to, my Nans I got my whole outfit from charity shops, my Nan would have been proud of me, she never brought anything new.

Torry_Quine

It's short so I would wear it with thick black tights.

getmore4less

It's going to need something on top or thermals getting a bit cool out there this time of year.

PasturesNew

It depends whose funeral it's for - as a rule people don't mind what you wear, the fact you attended is what's appreciated.

It's a black dress: win
It's a bit short: touch and go as to who is there and how they might see that.

I think a bit of "well covered up" is part of the "respect" part of any perceived dress code. Thick black tights would make it not so noticeable that it's a foo foo flasher

JuneBow

I was going to wear black tights and flat shoes (and a jacket), but I am worried now about people commenting about it being a bit short.
I thought it more too "fancy" because it is lacy.

PasturesNew wrote: »

It's a bit short: touch and go as to who is there and how they might see that.

Well it is the husband of a very old and very very good friend, and a lot of people who will be there will be quite "grand". A few titled people including (I believe) a minor royal. There will not be many oldish people, as he was very young and it was sudden.
Whilst I am not bothered what the "grand" people think of me, I am bothered that she may think I am an embarrassment to her! I have to go to the wake also as I have quite a bit to do there.
I have been around every day seeing to her business and various other things as her parents are useless, and TBH the ones who I have seen do not seem unduly judgemental. But you never can tell.
I just don't want her to think I will be a show up!

elsien

Wear it as a tunic dress over black trousers or leggings?

JuneBow

elsien wrote: »

Wear it as a tunic dress over black trousers or leggings?

I had never thought of wearing trousers with it. Brilliant idea!

DigForVictory

It's absolutely beautiful enough to wear as a gesture of love & respect at any occasion, and with trous, you'll be warm & 100% modest as well as beautiful in black.
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