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Funeral clothes on a shoestring budget

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NotExactlyMrsCurrentAffairs · 09/02/2021 19:13

^ This ^
My Mum died recently. Primark is shut.
I will need suits for DS's (9&15) and a nice dress for me.
I think DH will wear the suit he always wears for funerals.
I need somewhere that sells at primark prices. Not second hand.
Help

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FlyingByTheSeatof · 09/02/2021 20:42

www2.hm.com/en_gb/kids/boys/clothing/blazers-suits.html

FlyingByTheSeatof · 09/02/2021 20:44

Ebay Black Suit

NotExactlyMrsCurrentAffairs · 10/02/2021 08:30

The boys are sorted now, thank you all for your help.
Just me to sort now. I really like this, this style suits me best.
£38 is a bit above my budget, ideally I'd like to spend no more than £25
I've been looking online and can't seem to find anything else like this, it's lovely. I'm a size 14-16
content://com.sec.android.app.sbrowser/readinglist/0210075950.mhtml

I'm only used to buying charity shop clothes for myself Blush

OP posts:
NotExactlyMrsCurrentAffairs · 10/02/2021 08:32

Link fail Blush screenshot instead

Funeral clothes on a shoestring budget
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Flippyferloppy · 10/02/2021 08:33

So sorry OP.
Could your boys not just wear school uniform (smart), with their coats on over the top? Black scarves and gloves if you can get them.

mrssmiling · 10/02/2021 09:43

John Lewis have some bargains in the sale.
www.johnlewis.com/john-lewis-partners-tie-waist-spot-print-tiered-midi-dress-black/p5142851
I realise that budget is an issue, but would gently suggest that if you can stretch to the dress you really like, it might be worth buying. A decent black dress that you like and feel comfortable in, will always be useful. I have one dress that just gets worn at funerals. No extra stress added to a sad occasion - I just pull it out and it is oddly comforting not to have to worry about what to wear. Sympathy for your loss.

sorryiasked · 10/02/2021 11:36

How about this one

MrsFrisbyMouse · 10/02/2021 14:25

This might work, but possible too fussy for you?
www.oliverbonas.com/fashion/frill-trim-black-tiered-midi-dress-317216

I just bought a different dress from here in the sale (similar style) and the fit is lovely.

purpledagger · 10/02/2021 15:17

Sorry to hear about your loss.

I bought my DS a first holy communion suit from eBay for £25ish, brand new with tags.

He only needed to wear it once, so I wasn't too worried about the quality, but actually, I was pretty impressed with it.

kingdomcapers · 10/02/2021 15:18

I really like the dress in your screenshot. If looks really smart but also cosy and comfortable. I've been to a few winter funerals and I've come to the conclusion that that is as important as being smart and "appropriate". I'd also say wear it again soon in a different way - bright jumper over it or with chunky boots, just mix it up so it's not just your "funeral" dress and you can get your money's worth from it.

Feedingthebirds1 · 10/02/2021 16:22

OP please note that the dress you've posted is reviewed as only two stars. It might not be as nice as it looks in the picture.

Any good? With a cardi if necessary.

Feedingthebirds1 · 10/02/2021 16:37

Or this? You could probably take the buttons off if it's too gaudy.

Feedingthebirds1 · 10/02/2021 16:40

I like this one.

paradyning · 10/02/2021 19:19

I had to do exactly as you are op a few weeks ago. It was a nightmare finding something. I ended up with a dress from phase 8 and a coat from Zara. There's some dresses on sale in M&S here

I have been browsing at M&S and found this: https://www.marksandspencer.com/jersey-v-neck-tie-front-midi-wrap-dress/p/clp60489269?intid=mobileappppdpshare

I have been browsing at M&S and found this: https://www.marksandspencer.com/belted-midi-skater-dress/p/clp60454526?intid=mobileappppdpshare

Justbetweenus · 10/02/2021 19:39

OP - does it really matter if all the other grandchildren are in suits? Maybe they have them already. It’s all kinds of wasteful buying clothes that will be worn once and it sounds like an added stress you don’t need trying to sort it out mid-pandemic. Plus (as PPs have said) suits won’t really be seen under coats. My condolences.

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