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Is this dress unsuitable for a funeral?

64 replies

loveireland · 20/07/2022 16:12

It's the only black thing that isn't a jumper or cardi. I think it's probably too much for a funeral but just checking with you lovely lot.

Is this dress unsuitable for a funeral?
OP posts:
Backtoreality1 · 20/07/2022 16:13

Looks fine to me

VanCleefArpels · 20/07/2022 16:14

It’s absolutely fine OP.

Vikinga · 20/07/2022 16:14

I think it's fine.

WhenDovesFly · 20/07/2022 16:14

Perfectly suitable OP. Sorry for your loss.

Augend23 · 20/07/2022 16:14

I think it's fine as well.

FuzzyPuffling · 20/07/2022 16:14

The print is fine, but how long is it?

RatherBeRiding · 20/07/2022 16:15

Absolutely fine - funerals I've been to lately seem to have quite a relaxed dress code.

Ohdoleavemealone · 20/07/2022 16:15

Fine as long as it covers your thighs.

jayneyitscastleblayney · 20/07/2022 16:16

It's fine if you're going to wear a vest/other top under it. Wrap dresses are too exposed for anyone with average/above average size boobs. I would raise my eyebrow at someone going to a funeral with a low cut dress.

knackeredagain · 20/07/2022 16:16

I think it’s fine too, so long as it’s long enough and not too booby. Sorry for your loss

Youdoyoutoday · 20/07/2022 16:18

I've worn something similar to a funeral so it will be ok

GoldPig · 20/07/2022 16:19

You don’t have to wear black. I’ve been to funerals where the dress code has been sombre commonly including navy and dark green (and not to mention those where the dress code has been bright and colourful)

snowgal · 20/07/2022 16:19

It's lovely, and entirely suitable. It's about being there, much more than what you wear. Sorry for your loss.

Blinkingheckythump · 20/07/2022 16:19

I personally wouldn't wear it. I think it should be all black and not short or revealing attire for funerals

Sorry for your loss

RampantIvy · 20/07/2022 16:34

I have been to three funerals recently, and very few women wear black to them these days. I would say that the colour and pattern on the dress woud be fine.

It depends on how short and revealing it is.

ohgawdnowivedoneit · 20/07/2022 16:36

It looks quite summery rather than formal. It therefore depends on what you think others may be wearing.

purplecorkheart · 20/07/2022 16:37

I would probably wear it with a vest or modest panel beneath it. What length is it on you? Maybe black tights might work under it?

MintyCedricRidesAgain · 20/07/2022 16:45

Very similar to the dress my mum wore for my dads funeral. I wore bright blue as he really disliked me in black.

It's absolutely fine.

Mamamia7962 · 20/07/2022 16:46

It looks fine OP. I have been to a family funeral recently and wore a black dress with pink flowers. There were others there in black floral dresses and navy blue. At funerals people don't really pay attention to what others are wearing. Being there and paying your respects is more important.

LunchPoems · 20/07/2022 16:48

Absolutely fine

NannyR · 20/07/2022 16:49

You don't need to wear black (unless the family specifically request you to), just something smart and dark coloured is fine. That dress looks fine too.

CuriousCatfish · 20/07/2022 16:49

It's fine, I've been to far too many funerals just lately and no one wears all black any more.

JimmiChoux · 20/07/2022 16:51

The dress is fine. The last funeral that I went to I was the only one wearing all black.

ThreeLittleDots · 20/07/2022 16:53

You don't have to wear black. It's fine.

BogRollBOGOF · 20/07/2022 16:54

It's fine for a funeral and appropriately muted in tone if a specific dress code isn't requested.