Funeral in hot weather - would sandals be a no no?

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Small funeral next week of an elderly man, 12 people attending I will be only non-relative, would flat black plain sandals be ok? Planning to wear black 3/4 length wide leg trousers and would a vest style blouse also be ok or should I just wear white blouse? Don't want to swelter but also don't want to do the wrong thing?

I think sandals in a heat wave is fine. I think it’s about overall making a bit of effort to look smart and fit in with the dress code (black if that’s what the family want but sometimes obv it’s not black). Nobody would notice your footwear. Also most people going to funerals have to cobble something together at short notice so don’t stress.

That sounds fine to me. I was at a relative’s funeral recently, in hot weather, and a few close family were wearing sandals and lightweight/summery clothes albeit in dark colours.

I think sandals are fine, the only thing I’d consider is does the vest style blouse cover your shoulders if there’s a church service.

The trousers and sandals sound fine . What’s a vest style blouse ?

Sounds fine to me. I've got a funeral coming up and will wear sandals.

Sandals are fine, I wore black & gold flat sandals (with a short black broderie dress) to my favourite uncle's funeral in 2020.

I wouldn’t wear sandals.

I wore these to my uncles funeral recently. Other relatives wore sandals, one wore brown wedges with black wide legged trousers and a black top. Everyone looked smart and respectful

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Sandals fine

I would say closed-toe only but heel may be open (eg mules and slingbacks) but I'm quite traditional with this sort of thing and see I'm in a minority!

Unless stated otherwise, I think the only dress code for a funeral is to look smart tbh. As long as your outfit is nice and respectful then your attendance is more important than your attire.

Absolutely fine

I wore sandals to my uncle's funeral a few weeks ago, they looked smart with my navy dress. Clean and smart is fine, it's an old fashioned concept to think you have to wear black. Hardly anyone wore black, lots of somber colours but not a lot of black.

Sounds fine to me.

I've worn sandals to two fairly recent funerals, both in the summer. One was my husband's uncle and the other was my mother's a month or so ago. They were black.

Literally no idea what anyone else had on their feet. Could have worn wellington boots for all I know. No one will care.

Sandals fine, less sure about the vest top.

I’d probably rather they were ‘smart’ sandals rather than walking sandals or flip flops but to be honest you’re there to show your respects. As long as you are relatively smart I don’t think anyone will be examining your footwear. Sorry for your loss, it’s a difficult time.

My shoes and handbag were black (I have no navy shoes or bag), but the outfit was navy.

I think anything other than bright colours is fine. Even bright colours are ok if that's what the family want.

Is it a church funeral? I would probably cover shoulders if it is.

My adult daughter wore a strappy dress, but added a jacket for the service.

I think sandals OK as part of an otherwise modest outfit, but I'd have shoulders covered

Have you checked the forecast where you are for next week? It's meant to be raining a lot here from Tuesday onwards, so you might want to have a backup pair of shoes available - I find it uncomfortable to wear sandals in the rain

Mils funeral yesterday I wore a black and white sleeveless dress, sandals and no tights. Other mourners wore clothes for the weather. We didn't want any of the older people fainting. Some came in beige, white or blue.

The sandals will be fine OP. Clean and smart is all that's important, and no one will be judging your footwear (or probably even noticing it) on a very hot day.

I'm not sure what a 'vest style blouse' is. As long as it's not too revealing and showing lots of cleavage you should be ok. Usually it's considered respectful to have your shoulders and cleavage covered, even if only for the service and you can uncover a bit at the after bit/wake.

Do you mean a sleeveless blouse? Otherwise can't picture it.
My uncle's funeral recently and not even his daughter wore black. Just smart clothes.

Sorry yes I do mean a sleeveless blouse, I've got a nice thin cream short sleeved blouse I'll wear instead tho, it's not a church just crematorium but still think shoulders covered will be better. Thanks all!