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Gents suit suggestion?
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Anyone of a similar size you could borrow one from?
Only you know how important this funeral is to you and how uncomfortable you would feel wearing one of your old suits . I would be inclined to use a belt, wear t-shirt under the shirt to add bulk and try and make do .
But, as someone said do you have many friends and relatives who are likely to need 'sending off' in the near future? It could be a good investment to find a smart outfit.Decluttering, 20 mins / day Jan 2024 2/20 -
If one near you, look in Asda, they sell suit jacket & trousers separate, thin material etc and jacket pockets are show only not functional, but OK for weddings & funerals once a year turn out
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Alternatively go for the chazzer option.Ms_Chocaholic wrote: »If you know your size, what about buying a secondhand one off Ebay.
I agree that smart will do...unless you intend to be a pallbearer. In which case you will definitely want to wear one.Value-for-money-for-me-puhleeze!
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...A child is for life, not just 18 years....Don't get me started on the NHS, because you won't win...I love chaz-ing!0
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