Funeral Attire

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Hi all,

My Nan’s funeral is next week and I have a question about footwear, well, more importantly the colour choice..

I’ll be wearing a black jumpsuit (long trouser legs), a black blazer, a black hat and a black bag - however the only shoes that I own that are comfortable enough to wear all day and are ‘formal’, are a low, block heeled pair of heels with an ankle strap, in white.

My partner says they’ll be inappropriate, but the last funeral I went to I wore a white dress (family had specified not to wear black), and the funeral before that was a friend of mine who was gay, so the family said to dress as colourful as they like, so I wore a floral dress with a pink coat.

Given this time around I’ll look incredibly formal in (almost) head to toe black, will white shoes really be an issue? After what I’ve worn to the last few funerals, I feel as though they’ll be okay, but my partner has planted the seed of doubt in my mind!

I know my Nan wouldn’t care what’s on my feet, but just asking for further opinions!

Thanks in advance! X

I am sorry for your loss.

Apart from whether or not it is suitable for a funeral, I think an all black outfit with white shoes will look really odd. You would be better buying a cheap pair of black shoes. A pair of ballet pumps would be comfortable.

I agree - white shoes won’t look right with an all-black outfit. You need either black or nude.

Sorry about your Nan

Im a fan of a white shoe paired with a dark outfit, I personally think it looks ok - I was mostly asking if it would be inappropriate not if the shoe itself would go with my clothes..
but thanks anyway!

Yes it will be fine. At a funeral recently everyone wore various clothing. Not all wore black or navy but everyone was smart and looked fine. Being there is the main thing, no-one will bat an eyelid at white shoes.

I'm very sorry for your loss. I hope the day goes as well as it can.

I would buy black shoes, but like you said this is your nan and I think when it comes to a family funeral you can wear whatever you feel will be appropriate.

I think black shoes would be best, I wore black knee boots for my nan's funeral with a short black dress.
I thought, she would've liked my outfit.

I think white shoes will be OK with an all black outfit. If you were wearing a white blouse no-one would bat an eyelid. White is still sombre.