Funeral outfit and etiquette

[Bluesheep8]

Hi, I am going to a funeral and wearing all black (dress, blazer/ knitted wrap). It will be formal. Would you say blazer rather than wrap/ shawl? Also, do tights have to be black too or would nude be acceptable? The dress is just below the knee and i plan to wear black suede court shoes... what do you think please?thanks!

I'd go with the blazer. Either colour tights though.

I think nude tights are fine as your dress is below the knees. I know I’ve worn nude tights to a funeral.
Personally I’d wear a blazer instead of a shawl

Have the family asked for people to wear anything special? If not, I'd go nude tights and blazer. IME people really don't do the 'all black' thing at funerals any more, esp. younger people.

It sounds fine whatever you go with. In truth, funerals are rarely fashion shows and nobody is going to be bothered what you are wearing.

Yes blazer and nude tights are good.

I think either blazer or wrap (or possibly both if you think it's going to be cold). Nude tights would be fine.

(And lots of people "do the 'all black' thing" at funerals. It's unexceptional and appropriate. Plain, sombre-hued clothing if you don't own any black - but given it's ubiquity at other occasions, most people do seem to have it)

Thanks for the quick responses everyone. As I said, it will be very traditional and formal. Nyetimber - fashion parade and people being bothered about what I'm wearing was not the reason behind my question, I merely didn't want to offend anyone if nude tights were a big no-no I didn't know about or something. I will stick with the blazer too. Thanks everyone.

I wore a navy dress, navy shoes, nude tights and a navy poncho to my MIL's fairly formal funeral in the summer. No-one looked at me twice.

Blazer. Wrap might be a bit too wedding/evening party. I think either colour tights would be ok, but if in doubt when you look in the mirror then go with sheer black.