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Funeral wear not black

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Flojo1979 · 23/03/2023 11:20

Please help me find something to wear that is smart casual but not office wear and not black.
For context I am the main relative and I’m tall and overweight.

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Emilyanna · 23/03/2023 11:46

What do you have already which you can work with? Around here funeral attire for women is just smart, decent, non-bright colours. So dark trousers/skirt/dress with smart top/shirt/cardigan/blazer etc. What do you have? And smart shoes?
I'd happily wear maroon, dark green, any muted blue, beige, aubergine, rusty orange etc. I'm in Scotland. Maybe you are from somewhere with more formal requirements? Would help to know what you have, eg do you have trousers and boots already and you just need a top?

SleepingisanArt · 23/03/2023 11:52

I wore navy trousers and a white top to a recent no black funeral. Navy handbag and shoes.

pandora206 · 23/03/2023 11:53

I couldn't find anything suitable in black last summer, so I ended up with a Mint Velvet charcoal silk blouse and a plain skirt. They are more useful than black as I can wear them casually at other times.

NewChange · 23/03/2023 12:21

My step sister wore a dark green silk shirt and black trousers to her mum’s funeral and I thought that looked respectful and smart.

Flojo1979 · 23/03/2023 13:13

Thank you, some great ideas.

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SavBlancTonight · 23/03/2023 13:51

I am sorry for your loss.

Agree with many of the suggestions but would add that I always find that wearing something a little bit luxurious makes me feel smarter. A silk shirt or a cashmere cardigan or a properly tailored jacket/dress.

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