Appropriate for a funeral?

[Woahbodyforrrrm]

I have a funeral next week. I've recently lost weight so my usual (extensive black wardrobe) doesn't fit.

I've been looking online and have seen a pair of wide legged faux leather trousers which I really like. However, I'm unsure whether they are appropriate for a funeral due to the fabric. I would wear them with a fitted black roll neck jumper or a black blouse of some description.

My thoughts are that they are something I would wear again as opposed to buying a pair of normal wide legged black trousers which I wouldn't wear again.

What would you think of someone wearing these?

www.karenmillen.com/faux-leather-high-waisted-wide-leg-trousers/BKK13721-1.html?color=105

They are in my funeral wardrobe!

@PiggieWig are you talking about these? https://www.marksandspencer.com/jersey-wide-leg-trousers-with-stretch/p/clp60506499?intid=mobile_app_pdp_share

As others have said, sober, muted and forgettable.

God no ! My eyes 👀

Them’s the ones @JingsMahBucket. They sell out in an instant online but you can usually find a pair in store.

I live in them for work. They look good, and are immensely comfy (and cheap/good quality).

How about some wax coted jeans. Less High shine?

Navy or dark purple is fine too even for formal funerals

@Woahbodyforrrrm I say fine for a funeral. They aren’t glam but you don’t want glam on this occasion.

I work in crown court (not a barrister) and we’re expected to not draw attention to ourselves clothing wise, but a step down from wigs, gowns and sharp suits. It means I always have something to wear for a funeral!

Those pants can be dressed up with a blouse blazer and ankle boots but are equally fine with a sweatshirt and slippers for home.

@BleachedJumper

I have no use for any trousers, whether they're black, wide legged or anything else! I don't own any trousers at all.

OP, I think they're inappropriate for a funeral, I don't think it's necessary to wear black nowadays, any darker colour is fine, or even colour depending on the deceased's wishes.

I wore a green and navy tartan dress to my uncle's funeral this summer.

So you'll drop £119 on those trousers but not suffer a cheap £20 for the day?
These pairs really baffle me, the level of idiocy.

Dreadful unless it's a rock star and you want to be noticed.

Of course they're not suitable!

Well I wouldn't because I never wear trousers but I'm struggling with the idea that someone has a use for black wide legged pleather trousers at £119 and no use for absolutely any other black trousers.

Of course they're not...........

Because death is different to marriage.

I never wear dresses unless it's a wedding. So there!

I don't think you can beat a good pair of tailored well fitting black trousers, they are a must for any wardrobe. Just think of the comfort of A. not having to wear tights, B. not having to worry about a gust of wind taking your dress over your head in the crem/cemetery grounds and C. being able to wear them anywhere, work, lunch out accompanied by jazzy top, and of course funerals.

Go for it OP. You will have them in reserve for other sombre occasions even if you don't wear them usually.

I don't like the faux leather look "sails" you posted. A gust of wind and you'd resemble a yacht in full sail.

I agree that they're too 'look at me".

Um in a word no

They are not at all suitable and nor would satin be. You need something safe and dull, just a simple black skirt or trousers, or another dark colour.

@OnaBegonia I'm not sure why you are being rude. No one else here has been, in fact it's been quite a light hearted thread and someone (namely you) has to come along and name call.

I'm also not sure where I've said I wouldn't spend £20 on a pair of trousers. If I can and choose to spend £100+ on a pair of trousers which I will wear on repeat, that makes more sense than me going out and buying a wear once item of fast fashion for £20. If that's how you choose to live your life, good for you but don't be rude to people who see things differently to you.

@IHaveNeverLivedintheCastle as I touched upon before, I don't have use for black trousers. I don't work in an environment where I'm required to dress smartly, possibly due to my age funerals are thankfully few and far between and when I go out, I like to wear something a bit more exciting than black trousers (and that's not meant as an insult to anyone who wears black trousers on a night out). Leather trousers (although not to many people's taste) can be dressed up a number of ways.

So just because you struggle with that idea, it doesn't mean people like me exist.

If you don't have use for black trousers, why was most of your old wardrobe black?

No - sorry to flashy for a somber affair

I’m normally in the conservative camp but I think it’s fine unless it’s a state funeral! Leather trousers/skirts etc are totally mainstream now and dressed down with a roll neck sounds perfectly sober and fine to me

I had my DH funeral in August and honestly OP, I would have even noticed your trousers. Now, had you been wearing a mini dress with no tights and your boobs hanging out, I'm sure I would have registered that you were in an inappropriate outfit, but those trousers with a roll neck or a blouse sounds fine to me. You're covered up and in traditional mourning colours. Personally I think the trousers would be fine for a young woman to wear. Not everyone owns something black and formal, and I wouldn't have expected people to have to go out and spend money on something they'd be unlikely to wear again.

I’m going against the grain and saying I think they’re absolutely fine. They look “look at me” in the advert because the model is striking a pose and highlighting the cut with a tucked in white top. If the OP wears them with a simple black roll neck and black boots as she says then they certainly wouldn’t raise any eyebrows in my circles.