Is this dress unsuitable for a funeral?

[loveireland]

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.

It's absolutely fine, I don't think people are expected to attend in solidly all black these days, that's an old fashioned idea. Look smart and you'll be fine.

Yep, it’s fine.

It's absolutely fine. When my mum was planning her funeral (she was given a couple of weeks to live and planned everything meticulously) she specified that everyone wore bright colours with no black. Most did.

Absolutely fine. I wore something similar to my Mum's funeral. Turning up is what will mean the most to the grieving family

The dress is fine as long as not ridiculously short or low cut when on. I wouldn't wear it as I'm pretty strict on all black personally but I don't think anyone will mind.

I think it's fine OP, very similar to one I wore to my great aunt's funeral a couple of months ago. Barely anyone was in plain black and quite a few were in really quite casual outfits. As PP said, I would just check you're not exposing too much boob or leg.

I very much got the impression that people were pleased we had made the effort to go rather than worrying about what we were wearing.

Yes fine.

I've never been to a funeral where everyone was in all black (and I've been to quite a few). I agree with pp, not wearing anything too tight or too short or too low cut is more important than wearing black.

I think if it's not specified a certain non traditional dress you go for completely classical, i.e. all black, no exposed midriff, chest, or shoulders, on or below the knee.

I wouldn't say that's suitable unless they have asked specifically for black and white.

Yeah it's fine.

Honestly it's fine. Ignore PP about raising eyebrows. Unless you walk in on your hands singing Copa Cabana nobody will be raising eyebrows.

Look after yourself and I'm sorry for your loss.

Looks fantastic. I never wear black to a funeral

Absolutely fine. I wore something very similar to my father's funeral and my mother wore a purple coat.

It's fine. I was bracing myself for a repeat of the recent "is this dress suitable for a wedding" thread, but that dress will offend no one.

Sorry for your loss.

Fine to me.

I wore a black and white dress to my nans funeral many years ago.

My mums funeral a few weeks ago I wore a black summer dress and colourful blazer and many wore black or navy dresses with colour in.

Everyone looked really smart but comfortable.

I wore navy to my mum's funeral recently and my dad chose a navy suit. As long as it's not a bright colour or too revealing it will be fine.

I will also add that it was only 3 weeks ago, but I can't remember what anyone else was wearing. Unless you turn up in something wildly unsuitable then I doubt the family will care.

Totally fine

Sadly I have been to so many funerals over the last few years, one year was 6! Not one of them had everyone in black.

OP the dress is absolutely fine.

Totally acceptable for a funeral.

You don’t have to be in black. Muted and dark are good. The idea is that your clothing should not attract attention more than anything these days. Though I have reached the stage of life that I always keep an appropriate funeral dress and shoes ready so mine is black because why not choose black if making a specific purchase.

on me, that dress wouldn’t work for a funeral without a layer underneath because the neckline would be an issue, but ymmv.

I think it's fine. I'd wear it to a funeral.

The print is fine but only you know how short it is or how much boob will be on display.

Wear exactly what you want to a funeral.

Nobody should care.

At my brother’s funeral there was bright, dark, and even rather sexy. I wanted THE PEOPLE there regardless of their wardrobe.

One guy looked like he’d been sleeping rough. He was one of the most interesting people to talk to.

A fabulous day all round.

It's absolutely fine. The idea that you should wear all black to funerals is old fashioned and went out with the ark.