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Outfit for girl (12) to wear at funeral

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FrazzledEm · 06/01/2023 20:36

We just lost my dad, and are making arrangements for his funeral. My daughter (12) is devastated - she adored her grandad 😔
I'm wondering what I should suggest she wears to the funeral? She hasn't worn a dress in a few years & mostly lives in tracksuit bottoms & baggy jumpers outside of school uniform. I need something respectful enough but that she will be willing to wear...any suggestions?

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Topseyt123 · 07/01/2023 11:54

GreenFingersWouldBeHandy · 06/01/2023 23:44

Black dress dress, black tights, black shoes. It'll be for an hour.

Help her show some respect.

Do you really think turning up in pink trackies is acceptable?

Nobody at all has mentioned pink trackies? Where on earth did you get that from? It doesn't have to be full on formal wear.

Dark trousers of many sorts are suitable, within reason. Can be smart black jeans if desired - I have done this too.

Nice, smart casual is OK.

gogohmm · 07/01/2023 11:57

Ps when my DD's had to attend at a similar age we used the opportunity to buy smarter dresses, just H&M but black. But they were taking part too so particularly important they looked respectful

girlmom21 · 07/01/2023 12:03

She might feel more comfortable in a shirt dress than a dress dress OP. Worth a look if none of the current options work out Flowers

MyMumhasDementia · 11/01/2023 16:05

My grandsons all wore school uniforms to my dads funeral.
He was so proud of them and always bought their school blazers, so we felt that was very fitting. X

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