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Is this okay to wear to a funeral - I would be wearing heels?

37 replies

justmyluck1234 · 29/12/2025 23:16

Just that really.

Is this okay to wear to a funeral - I would be wearing heels?
OP posts:
WillowIvy · 29/12/2025 23:17

Are you going too wear a jacket with it?

TokyoSushi · 29/12/2025 23:17

No… it usually needs to be very conservative/modest.

Seeingadistance · 29/12/2025 23:22

No.

DappledThings · 29/12/2025 23:24

Bit slinky for any occasion other than a party. I don't think that's appropriate for a wedding let alone a funeral.

empee47 · 29/12/2025 23:26

No, absolutely not. Too showy for a funeral. Not conservative enough. It is, however, a lovely dress, but not suitable for a funeral,

Inevergotthatfar · 29/12/2025 23:26

No

Coffeeishot · 29/12/2025 23:26

Oh no unless you were going to wear a fastened blazer/jacket/cardigan it is quite slinky isn't it ?

justmyluck1234 · 29/12/2025 23:26

Thanks everyone - really struggling and did worry this was a-bit too much for a funeral.

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clary · 29/12/2025 23:27

No I would not wear that for a funeral. Unless I was wearing a coat that totally covered it. Slinky and off the shoulder? I am fairly relaxed but that’s not what I would wear.

I’ve been to a few funerals this year (sadly) and have mostly (apart from one which requested a specific and very appropriate outfit) worn either a long, plain, navy dress with navy coat or jacket, or plain tailored black trousers and a dark top (with coat or jacket). Surely you have black trousers and a coat @justmyluck1234

AmyDuPlantier · 29/12/2025 23:27

No, far too dressy. You don’t need to dress up - literally black trousers, a nice top, and a black coat. Just blend in.

DappledThings · 29/12/2025 23:28

You don't have to wear all black. Any smart outfit in a reasonably muted colour is fine.

CranberryApplePie · 29/12/2025 23:28

No - sorry

Sorry for your loss too 💐

TheChosenTwo · 29/12/2025 23:29

Oh crikey, no. It’s a nice enough dress for another occasion but not appropriate for a somber/mourning funeral. Sorry for your loss 💐

Thesheerrelief · 30/12/2025 00:01

Sorry for your loss. This isn't an appropriate dress for a funeral.

Kdubs1981 · 30/12/2025 15:17

Bare shoulders are a no I’d say, as is the silhouette. You’d maybe get away with it with a jacket, but you wouldn’t be able to take it off

Symra · 30/12/2025 15:23

The shape and length is fine, and before I clicked to see the whole photo I would have said yes. It's the off the shoulder part that's the problem.

But you could, as suggested, cover with a jacket as long as it stays on.

ClaredeBear · 30/12/2025 16:02

I’m sorry for your loss. It’s always difficult to know what to wear to funerals because you want to look smart but not sexy. Im a dress person and I’d wear this but with a longer jacket and I wouldn’t take it off. Unless you’re the mysterious mistress, in which case you should wear it with sunglasses.

C152 · 30/12/2025 16:07

Not if you're going to wear if off the shoulder, like the model.

Didntask · 30/12/2025 16:15

I wore this to a funeral recently.

Is this okay to wear to a funeral - I would be wearing heels?
AgnesMcDoo · 30/12/2025 16:58

With a jacket but not off the shoulder

Friendlygingercat · 30/12/2025 17:30

I think people get far too screwed up about funeral outfits. Any dark or subdued outfit is ok. The only prohibitions are too sexy or casual sports clothes. I would wear it if you have a jacket or coat to wear over it, or maybe a scarf to fill up the gap.

suki1964 · 30/12/2025 17:50

Never wear heels if its a commital , if its this time of year - boots and socks - graveyards are freezing and muddy

catpigeon · 30/12/2025 17:56

No. It's winter.

clary · 30/12/2025 17:56

I agree that there is no need to wear black to a funeral and no need to have a specific style of dress. But I think the off the shoulder nature of this one makes it not OK.

Like I and others have said – plain dark trousers, plain or low-key patterned top, dark coat, low boots, done.

Agree re heels actually – not a good idea. Even if it’s the crem, there's an awful lot of standing about at a funeral. Comfy shoes are the way.

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