What do people wear to funerals these days?

[lv-lover]

So, I know I don't have to wear a hat with a veil on it or anything, but what is okay to wear to a funeral? Would, say really, really dark jeans be ok?

 

[Charlie]

something black, dress black pants not skirt??

 

[lv-lover]

Unfortunately, I don't have black dress pants. And it's way too cold to wear a skirt. I have no idea what to do.

 

[Archipelago]

I wouldn't wear jeans. Go get some formal black dress pants or a basic black dress with black tights. Since you don't have the pants yet, go to a really cheap store like Ross. Chances are, you won't want to wear them again. I threw away all the clothes I wore to my grandma's funeral because they made me think of the funeral every time I saw them.

 

[lv-lover]

I wouldn't wear jeans. Go get some formal black dress pants or a basic black dress with black tights. Since you don't have the pants yet, go to a really cheap store like Ross. Chances are, you won't want to wear them again. I threw away all the clothes I wore to my grandma's funeral because they made me think of the funeral every time I saw them.

Thanks..
Great idea about going to a really cheap store, I attach events to clothes really easily.

 

[Kat]

I agree. Buy an inexpensive pair of black pants or a black dress.

 

[Redorfe]

black non-revealing formal clothing are the general accepted/expected uniform for a funeral. Btw- sorry to see that you've a funeral to go to.

 

[Zophie]

I went to a funeral recently and just wore a black suit that I wear to work. If you don't have that I agree with buying something cheap.

 

[bethann]

definitely buy cheap. I would go for black pants and pair it with a button down.

 

[claireZk]

You don't have to wear black. You can wear navy, gray or any other dark color. Don't wear jeans, sneakers, pastels or anything sexy. Just remember that it's a funeral; you're there to pay your respect so it's not about fashion and it's not about you, KWIM?

If you have gray pants, you could wear them with a black top and black shoes. That's perfectly acceptable.

Sorry to be blunt, but I'm just being honest. I've had to go to a zillion funerals and I can't tell you how annoying it is to see people young people in short skirts, cleavage hanging out, ratty jeans, etc. It just seems so disrespectful to me.