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Dress me for dad's funeral

8 replies

felttippens · 26/07/2014 12:01

Some of you may have read my dad died on Tuesday, the day before however I had to leave his bedside as my mam was rushed into surgery with severe septic shock and has been critical in intensive care since

I don't have the time or energy to go shopping but want to feel ok at funeral

I'm an apple with flabby belly size 14/16

Can anyone recommend anything that should flatter than I can just order

My dad having fairly alternative funeral so doesn't necessarily need to be black

Thankyou x

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specialsubject · 26/07/2014 12:13

I'm so sorry for your situation, and best wishes to your mum.

do you have an outfit that your dad liked, or that he gave you, or that makes you think of a happy time with him? Saves the effort of shopping.

FlossyMoo · 26/07/2014 12:16

So sorry about your dad Flowers

This is pretty and not basic black.

LindyHemming · 26/07/2014 13:01

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Lesleythegiraffe · 26/07/2014 13:04

So sorry for your loss treading

I think specialsubject's idea of something specific to your dad is lovely.

Hope you find something nice xx

brightlikeme1211 · 26/07/2014 13:06

I think a knee length laced Skirt and a a Top with layers will look good on you, Do wear a good Hat with this please

Mostlyjustaluker · 26/07/2014 13:19

I like next for dresses. You can get them delivered to store to make sure they are in stock. Nobody will be judging what you wear.

NoSquirrels · 26/07/2014 13:32

So sorry for your loss. I hope your mum recovers swiftly. Poor you.

Agree with getting a couple delivered from the same place so you can send back. I know you said not necessarily black but hard to know what other colours suit you so hw about any of these (should be OK for an apple shape):

www.next.co.uk/x5460s3#670725x54
www.next.co.uk/X54190s4#893703X54
www.next.co.uk/X542s2#690886X54
www.next.co.uk/X542180s4#662782X54
www.next.co.uk/x5426s4#672472x54

Those are all dresses, but if you are more comfortable in trousers and a top that would be fine too.

Hope this helps a little.

HermioneDanger · 26/07/2014 15:11

I'm so sorry for your loss. I wore this to a funeral earlier this week. I felt I was appropriately covered up but wasn't too hot because the lace sleeves allowed airflow. It's in the sale too!

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