What nail colour is suitable for a funeral?

[ApolloandDaphne]

I have to attend a family funeral soon and plan to go and get my current colour (bright pink) changed to a more suitable colour. I mentioned it to my DM yesterday and she asked what I would have to changed to. She was aghast when I said probably a dark, muted red. She thought I would go for a natural/nude type colour. These colours look terrible on me. Is dark red so bad?

Very dark navy blue indeed @Ninkanink

I would also think that very dark red like Chanel rouge noir is appropriate.
Silver or grey might also be an option.
Neutrals such als very light pink such as Essie Ballet Slippers, taupe such as OPI You don’t know Jacques or beige colors would also be ok IMO.

Best avoid very bright colors

No one who matters will give two shits. Keep the pink.

And white pearly nail polish.
After all, according to etiquette, pearls are the only acceptable form of jewelry on a funeral.

Wow.
Surely dark red is perfectly fine.

I'm only saying I think there are less deathy colours to choose. The OP did ask. I was seeing it as more of a style and beauty thread than a OMG YOU CANT DO THAT ITS SO OFFENSIVE thread.

If I wore a long black dress and dark nails and dark lippy I would look gothic. But thats just me.

Keep the rest of your make up neutral if you insist on those nails.

The dress code for my wife's funeral was ' wear whatever you feel beautiful in'

@daisyjgrey

No one who matters will give two shits. Keep the pink.

Someone who matters might care quite a lot actually. It’s just silly to say things like that because you’ve no way of knowing that it’s accurate!

@DappledThings

a nude colour I once had that made my hands look deathly! No it didn't.

I honestly don't understand what your problem is? What's it to you if the OP felt like the nude colour used made her hands look deathly.

Some do, some don't. It depends on shade, and tone and skin tone.

I'd avoid very bright or neon. Dark red or nude is fine

@ApolloandDaphne I adore shellac o blood. It was my favourite colour before my nail tech switched brands (I'm too lazy to do my own!)
It's a beautiful classic dark red that goes with everything.

www.opi.com/nails-by-occasion/job-interview-nails

I checked the OPI website but they don’t have a selection for the occasion ‘funerals’…
But perhaps the first part of the job interview selection, for corporate jobs has some useful selection for you to choose from, all elegant, non offensive neutrals.

'The kind of people who look for fault and criticise the nail varnish someone wears at a funeral are the kind of people you shouldn’t care about.'

Well said

I honestly don't understand what your problem is?
What's it to you if the OP felt like the nude colour used made her hands look deathly.

I dunno. Just one of those things I find unbelievable and mildly depressing that anyone thinks the colour of their own body looks deathly. I don't actually think any shade of nail polish is going to be noticed by anyone and it really doesn't matter. Way too much thought invested in it already. Including by me!

I think as long as they are neat, tidy and not massively garish it is fine.

For every person on here who thinks coloured nails are "inappropriate" and attention seeking there will be a person who thinks that neatly painted nails are part of a smart outfit and naked nails indicate a lack of effort and polish.

I know a few women around the OPs age who wouldn't dream of going to a smart occasion or to their professional job without painted nails. They would normally have a shade of red, pink, coral, burgundy or similar. I don't think anyone would judge them for wearing exactly the same at a funeral.

It is clear OP isn't talking about massively long spikey nails in neon colours with gems and nail art. Short neat painted nails like the OPs are smart and respectable.

I adore the colour too. In fact dark red/burgundy/ox blood is my top favourite colour spectrum for classic nails.

That doesn’t mean it’s appropriate for funerals.

As always there are clearly two camps on this though. Some people would think nothing of it.

@LaBellina

www.opi.com/nails-by-occasion/job-interview-nails

I checked the OPI website but they don’t have a selection for the occasion ‘funerals’…
But perhaps the first part of the job interview selection, for corporate jobs has some useful selection for you to choose from, all elegant, non offensive neutrals.

That's handy! "I'm an extra" looks like a warm nude if you think the cool ones make your hand look dead.

I honestly can't imagine someone saying I'm upset you had red nails at x's funeral.
Wouldn't even cross my mind, even those saying those that matter might care, at my fathers I was too busy crying to give two shits what people looked like.

@PoppityPop

There are some weird people on this thread.

Sorry about your loss OP. Dark red is perfectly fine. In fact, I think any colour would be fine. What’s important is that you are there, supporting family and mourning your loss.

The kind of people who look for fault and criticise the nail varnish someone wears at a funeral are the kind of people you shouldn’t care about.

BTW, I love the dark red!

Well it's a bit of a weird thread isn't it !

www.essie.com/nail-polish/sheers?selectedProduct=0

The Essie website has a huge selection of sheer nail polishes with a slight hint of neutral colour. Appropriate for any occasion if you ask me.

I genuinely don’t think anyone will care or even notice.

I’m sorry for your loss.

That's a very muted red, OP. I personally don't see a problem with it, especially if you use a matte top coat.

@Iminaglasscaseofemotion

I do t think anyone will give a shit what colour your nails are. They will probably be a bit busy grieving for the loved one that has died.

Exactly this.

I can’t say I’ve noticed anyone nails or make up at a funeral. Some people also ask for some brighter colours worn etc. If it’s been mentioned then maybe change it if you feel more comfortable.

OP - you clearly always have a gel polish on, maybe many of these posters don't so they don't get it.

I'd go for a coral or the deep red.

@ExpressDelivery

I can't imagine a world where spending time thinking about your nail colour for a funeral happens Sometimes I think I live in an alternate reality.

If you did ask me what's appropriate (you did) I'd say none, but I can't really imagine anyone cares.

I'm exactly the same!!!! It wouldn't even cross my mind!