Funeral for a friend who has been very close at times over many years. I caught up with her a few times while she was ill and visited her at home a couple of weeks before she died. She was young and incredibly popular and loved; I would say I am not among her closest closest friends, but not far off.
It is at a crem and then a local hotel.
I have a simple black dress, covers shoulders, knee length, feels right. But what to wear on my feet? And her family have advised “wear as much colour as you are comfortable with”. I don’t have any other dresses that aren’t super casual.
I am thinking of wearing black converse style pumps (clean, new). I never wear heels and own none. The other option is yellow pumps (trainer style) for a bit of colour, but they feel too casual. I have a pair of smart black sandals but they are open toe, is that ok? Or I have brown suede slip on shoes with a closed toe that might work?
And is it ok to wear bare legs? It is to be 30degrees.
For colour I think I will wear a pink vest/cami under my dress which will be visible at my bust.
I am 46 if it matters.
I feel a bit ignorant of funeral etiquette.