Funeral Clothes

patrickc

Hi I've to go to a funeral tomorrow , I'm not related to the family, what is the normal dress code? Haven't been to a funeral in years so I'm not sure.??

simu

Look tidy and respectable imo.

patrickc

took that for granted.. i dunno sorry stupid question i suppose.. my heads not with it.. thanks

Lump

some form of black... wear a black tie if you don't have a black suit.

hunnymonster

It doesn't have to be black but a solemn colour (aka dull like grey, navy, brown) would be best. Polished shoes and ironed clothes too.

Wishbone Ash

hunnymonster wrote:

It doesn't have to be black but a solemn colour

I agree. Black ties are usually for family or very close friends.

il gatto

Don't wear the seemingly safe black suit, white shirt, black tie combo. It smacks of over enthusiasm for the whole thing unless you're family or a very close friend. You'll also be pestered by ill informed mourners shaking your hand and saying sorry, as they'll assume you're part of the family. Anything neat that avoids vivid colours.

Femelade

Just avoid trainers and a tracksuit obviously. ANd avoid the Black suit, as il gatto said. You dont have to wear black. Just dark pants/jeans and a smart Jacket, pair of polished shoes.

dudara

The black clothes thing is very American. Just dress well, neatly, all the usual stuff. I personally like to wear some colour to funerals, especially when I knew the person. Funerals are often as much a celebration as they are a memorial.

The_Minister

Go for very dark, subdued colours, but dress well. The second last Beers I was at, was the same cloths that I'd worn to a funeral a week previously.
Don't wear anything flamboyant, a dull business suit, or a dart shirt and trousers will do.

cast_iron

The_Minister wrote:

The second last Beers I was at, was the same cloths that I'd worn to a funeral a week previously.

Glad to see the Boards Beers is as much fun as I thought:D .

OP, as long as you don't wear anything too bright and sticky-outy, you'll be fine. They won't be really focused on what you wear (unless you're sticking out like a sore thumb).