is this ok for a funeral?

[littlejolee]

A friend of mine died last week and his funeral is on Tuesday. I normally wear lots of bright colours so I am struggling a little bit with what to wear. I have one black dress, but its made of satin. It's knee length and sleeveless and is an a-line cut but it fits very well. Would it be ok with a solid black shawl black tights and black shoes? Or do I need to go and buy/borrow something? Thanks in advance

It isn't really necessary to wear black at a funeral nowadays. And I would feel a little overdressed in satin...

That's kind of what I was thinking, it's a very plain dress otherwise, no patterns or frilly bits or anything, but..it's made of satin. The shawl is cotton though

You wouldn't be going as you, as your friend knew you.
Colour is ok at funerals these days. Satin maybe too formal. What about a coloured dress with the black shawl.

That's a nice idea, I have a dark blue one that's quite smart and might do

Dark blue would be fine.
Unless the family have specifically asked for bright colours I would always play safe and go for black, dark blue or dark grey. Something subdued. If you would wear something to a formal interview it will probably be fine for a funeral.

Thanks everyone, I think I'll go with the dark blue, it's a skater dress but I'm only 4 ft 10 so it's knee length on me, made of jersey and has sleeves and a little Peter pan collar in cream lace but it's very dark navy blue almost black