Would you wear these trousers for a funeral?

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m.next.co.uk/g6416s5#759429

With a black slightly oversized, but still smart shirt. A bit like this:

m.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_36194+252006001_-1

Or are the trousers too flashy?

Really sorry for your loss.

If the dress code is black then stick with plain. You may be hanging around outside the crematorium or the church so think about a coat or jacket so that you don't go blue with cold. A bright scarf that you could throw on if you want or need it could relieve the all black look if needed. These days funeral dress code is a nightmare. I'm a fan of all black as it is simple but I've done funerals where the family have colour coordinated ties and scarves with the deceased's favourite colour and that looks good as well.

Look after yourself post funeral. There can be a big dip post service which catches even the most prepared out.

In this case the family have stipulated that the dress code is black, so guests should respect that where possible. Ones personal views about other cultures etc are a different matter . It's about supporting the family and showing respect for the deceased, not imposing your own beliefs .

Sorry for your loss op

Personally I have always found that any clothes I've worn for a funeral end up in a charity bag as from that day they are associated with that sad event in my mind and I never want to wear them again.

So all I would suggest is to not spend much on your outfit, you may not want to wear it again

The rules and conventions apply to guests but we have established that the op is family. In which case I agree with burnished that she should wear whatever gets her through the day, provided her parents don't mind.

Sorry for your loss OP

For what it's worth I like those trousers a lot and don't see why you couldn't wear them to a funeral.

They are absolutely fine.