MIL funeral

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Unfortunately I am dress shopping for my mother in laws funeral and was looking for some help.
I'm a size 12/14 & conscious of my tummy area.
My MiL was always well presented, elegant & well groomed and I want to wear something to honour that.
It will be a traditional dress code but that doesn't mean it has to be black. I've seen a couple of dresses on M&S but thought I'd ask on here. Budget up to £100 I would say & ideally I'd like to be able to wear it again.

Also if anyone has any thoughts on something for a 12yo girl who lives in leggings and hoodies that would be a massive help.

https://www.google.co.uk/shopping/product/11356597543630944661?q=blue+velvet+dress+14+years&client=safari&scaesv=584099460&hl=en-gb&biw=375&bih=545&tbs=vw:g&prds=eto:82177976767368486655_0,cdl:1,prmr:1,cs:1

Would something like this do for your daughter? Navy velvet better than black?

I'm sorry you're having ti shop for this.

That's lovely

This is rather lovely https://www.pourmoi.co.uk/products/willow-chiffon-long-sleeve-midaxi-shirt-dress/?styleid=95733&curr=gbp&gadsource=4&gbraid=0AAAAAB15JuxgIi6mCbcdlJqqeVTi4ZOPq&gclid=Cj0KCQiApOyqBhDlARIsAGfnyMoVW55ZoyilMd331qUHEbBMbDgw1y49d1bSfABnyGQg2lKuh4rtKncaAtz3EALwwcB

https://www.littleblackdress.co.uk/root/occasions/black-dresses-for-funerals/gina-bacconi-wenda-dress-with-self-belt-tiered-skirt/

This one's more unusual but I like it!

https://www.google.co.uk/shopping/product/4077947636767712504/image?client=safari&scaesv=584099460&hl=en-gb&biw=375&bih=545&q=black+dress+ruched+middle&prds=cid:4077947636767712504,cs:1,pid:8175044279452740926,rsk:PCC_3149246686084471308,sgro:iv,mvi:0

Anyhow just some thoughts. I tried to find one with ruched panel over tummy area but my phone seems to have some very strange ideas about that! Hopefully someone with more knowledge will come and help.

Thanks for the replies. I love that Gina Bacconi dress it's beautiful.

@tinselvestsparklepants thank you for your kind words. It's very sad and unexpected so it sort of doesn't feel okay to be shopping but I want to wear something nice for her x
I'll show my DD that link thank you. I honestly don't know wear to start with her outfit x

I'd get a dark trouser suit for the child; she can repurpose it in future.

@LaurieStrode thanks I'll have a look at trouser suits

I bet her gran would like that with a pretty blouse or knit top, and shoes, and a scarf. Age appropriate but "grown up" and elegant.

Sorry about your loss. 💐

If you have a black jacket already then how about this.

https://www.hobbs.com/product/charley-dress/0223-5880-9845L00-BLACK.html#cgid=clothing-dresses&is=true&sz=60&start=0&isSecondPage=false&pid=0223-5880-9845L00-BLACK&pos=4

Its a bit over budget but I have a similar Hobbs dress that’s still going strong after about 20 years and I have got so much wear out of it.

I know what you mean about whether shopping and thinking about clothes feels appropriate right now - but it's all a part of honouring your MIL. Don't worry about it. I hope you find something that you feel right in.

Mango teen does trouser suits

https://shop.mango.com/gb/teen/coats-and-jackets-jackets/velvet-blazer67080423.html?c=99&talla=21&gadd_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAADqhEeMRVh1SGETPDBzEHRiemu1x&gclid=CjwKCAiAxxGqBhBQEiwAlDNAZsVdGP5w6KQeSjxt971Ap3rYGRvlmX62gydcUPbALrIhxGmpcj4ABoCUy4QAvDDBwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Oh thank you. I never thought of mango. I'll have a look through with her