Black jeans to funeral?

Duff

Hey guys,

I've to attend my girlfriend's grandfather's funeral this week and I've just discovered my only black suit (Other two are grey tweed and a light navy) is slightly too small and ill-fitting. I was just wondering would it be acceptable to wear black jeans with either brown derby shoes or brogues, a shirt/tie and either a jumper (colour?) or blazer over it? Would it appear too casual?

Any other ideas if not? Don't really want to have to buy a new black suit as I'd rarely wear that colour for any future events.

Thanks.

MuffinTop86

It's not great but if you wear the shirt tie and blazer it won't be too bad.
I actually hate the shirt tie and jumper thing that some men have started doing, but even if it was a good look, jeans and a jumper would be too casual

Nekarsulm

Wear the blue suit, with a navy tie.
Or have a trawl through the local V de P for a black suit. If you get a good one that fits, shouldn't cost more than 25 euro.

Elemonator

You can rent a suit??

Duff

Yeah the more I think of it, the more I'm going against the idea. I'll look in Penny's tomorrow at their black suits and if that fails, I'll wear my navy one and get a navy tie as suggested. Thanks, guys.

meeeeh

You don't need to wear black suit. Grey or navy is perfectly fine. Just get a somber tie.

Big Bag of Chips

It doesn't have to be a suit. Smart shirt and tie would be fine. You can buy a pair of black trousers in Dunnes for about €12 if you want. Even jeans and a smart dark shirt would be acceptable.

So long as you look smart and don't appear in a bright red shirt or something then I don't think anyone will notice or care what you are wearing.

gizmo81

Personally, I think the day of the suit is gone. Once you are dressed well. Plain black jeans, jumper or shirt with blazer is fine in my opinion. I'm not religious so this may influence my opinion.

dee_mc

Wear the blue suit rather than wear a Penney's suit, I don't care if that sounds snobby!
You're not family so a black suit won't be expected (and for lots of families, a black suit wouldn't be expected of immediate members either).

LastLagoon

gizmo81 wrote: »

Personally, I think the day of the suit is gone. Once you are dressed well. Plain black jeans, jumper or shirt with blazer is fine in my opinion. I'm not religious so this may influence my opinion.

It really is,unless it's someone close to you smart and somber is all that's required

gizmo81

Exactly, even when my Dad died it was such a shock I don't own a suit so can't even remember if I wore one tbh.

LastLagoon wrote: »

It really is,unless it's someone close to you smart and somber is all that's required