Dress code for visitations and funerals

[TrudyCampbell]

I think really anything that is a little dressy and not brightly colored is fine.

[lolaburns]

I agree with Trudy. Anything muted in color and dressy casual for a visitation is usually ok.

I always wear a black dress and my H wears a black or dark gray suit with a gray tie. We are more formal than most with our attire, though.

[rjamz]

Aug 24, 2013 20:22:14 GMT -5 lolaburns said:

I agree with Trudy. Anything muted in color and dressy casual for a visitation is usually ok.

I always wear a black dress and my H wears a black or dark gray suit with a gray tie. We are more formal than most with our attire, though.

All of this.

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[browneyedhunni85]

I usually wear black dress pants and a nice dressy top with heels. When my grandfather passed I wore a two piece blazer and matching skirt.

[The Foozzler]

I usually wear a black skirt and a darker colored shirt or a dark or black dress. H wears black pants and a dress shirt.

I also don't think it matters that much what you wear as long as you look nice. It matters more that you are there for support,

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Aug 24, 2013 20:36:19 GMT -5 The Foozzler said:

I usually wear a black skirt and a darker colored shirt or a dark or black dress. H wears black pants and a dress shirt.

I also don't think it matters that much what you wear as long as you look nice. It matters more that you are there for support,

All this for me too.

[The Foozzler]

Aug 24, 2013 21:25:55 GMT -5 @sprinkles said:

Ok, thanks guys! I have some black pants too... they are really old, but they might be able to do for just a few hours.

And just a question because I'm curious. Would it be different since its a child? And since the mom is now requesting people start 'remembering the life' instead of 'mourning the loss'? Not that you'd wear like a hawaiian shirt or anything, but would you feel less inclined to make sure you're dressed in all black?

I never wear ALL black. My grandfathers funeral I wore a black skirt, black boots, and a plum purple sweater. For H's aunt, I wore a black dress with little off white designs.

[TrudyCampbell]

Honestly, no one is going to be thinking about or judging what you wear unless you show up in a neon pink cocktail dress or something. I wouldn't worry.

[lolaburns]

Aug 24, 2013 22:03:37 GMT -5 TrudyCampbell said:

Honestly, no one is going to be thinking about or judging what you wear unless you show up in a neon pink cocktail dress or something. I wouldn't worry.

I was thinking the same thing. As long as you don't show up in bright yellow I really think you will be ok. They will just be touched by the support and love.

[greenkitty98]

Aug 24, 2013 20:36:19 GMT -5 The Foozzler said:

I usually wear a black skirt and a darker colored shirt or a dark or black dress. H wears black pants and a dress shirt.

I also don't think it matters that much what you wear as long as you look nice. It matters more that you are there for support,

^Pretty much this. I wear dress pants (usually black) and a muted color (not black) dressy top.

Aug 24, 2013 22:03:37 GMT -5 TrudyCampbell said:

Honestly, no one is going to be thinking about or judging what you wear unless you show up in a neon pink cocktail dress or something. I wouldn't worry.

^I agree. Your support means more to them than what you are wearing.

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[Chelle]

All black is a thing of the past for funerals. Dresses, skirts and black or grey dress pants with a nice top is perfect. We haven't quite accepted neons yet, but a little colour is generally preferred to all black.

I also agree with others, the families appreciate the support no matter what you're wearing (within reason, but you know what I mean)

[livinreality]

Aug 24, 2013 21:25:55 GMT -5 @sprinkles said:

Ok, thanks guys! I have some black pants too... they are really old, but they might be able to do for just a few hours.

And just a question because I'm curious. Would it be different since its a child? And since the mom is now requesting people start 'remembering the life' instead of 'mourning the loss'? Not that you'd wear like a hawaiian shirt or anything, but would you feel less inclined to make sure you're dressed in all black?

I would probably wear something in the middle tones then, I would normally wear black/navy/gray but with the mom's request I would probably wear a normal color, just not too bright.  Just something I would wear to church.

[DesertMoon]

I've only been to a non Arab funeral twice it was pretty much anything goes. The Arab funerals have a lot of rules, like if you are dressed up that is a complete insult and you will be asked to leave. Usually a black shirt and black pants are worn no dresses, no fancy no makeup no nail polish, men and women sit apart and everyone just weeps and wails. The non Arab ones have food, people smile no one yells at you, much more laid back.