Looking for dark navy dress for funeral

[Malinia]

I need a dress for my Mum's funeral later this month. She said she wants people to wear what they are comfortable in but Dad will extract traditional formality, however I don't wear black as it doesn't suit me so I'm thinking something dark navy.

I'm 52, size 14 with menopausal tummy bloat and Dcup boobs.

I like slash/boat necks and short sleeves.

I've been looking but I can't find anything I like that I might then wear again.

It's probably the wrong time of year for dark dresses but can anyone help?

I'm sorry for your loss - I wore a navy shirt waister to my fathers funeral on one of the hottest days of the year in June so I think it is important to get something that isn't too heavy.

Would this work? https://www.marksandspencer.com/cotton-rich-knee-length-wrap-dress/p/clp61224039#intid=pid_pg1pip48g4r2c3

or this - the tiered skirt is perhaps a bit less formal but should be cool? https://www.marksandspencer.com/navagio-pure-cotton-midi-shirt-dress/p/clp23070958?color=NAVY#intid=pid_pg1pip48g4r5c2%7Cprodflag_plp_ts_QP_36

or this www.nordstrom.com/s/dolman-sleeve-midi-dress/7803206?origin=category-personalizedsort&breadcrumb=Home%2FWomen%2FClothing%2FDresses&color=444444JRUV

https://www.hobbs.com/product/melina-seam-detail-dress/0226-5396-9322L00-NAVY.html?dwvar_0226-5396-9322L00-NAVY_color=043#cgid=workwear-clothing-dresses&sz=60&start=0&isSecondPage=false&pid=0226-5396-9322L00-NAVY&pos=5

https://www.hobbs.com/product/ivy-dress/0225-5065-7829L00-NAVY.html

https://www.johnlewis.com/jolie-moi-flutter-sleeve-chiffon-maxi-dress/navy/p113705298

I'm not keen on the first one but the second is very me and I love the third one, it's beautiful.

Sorry for your loss

https://www.roman.co.uk/side-pleat-detail-dress-14927060

https://www.roman.co.uk/petite-side-twist-midi-dress-14904360

This is perhaps a little dull but I totally forgot about Hobbs! I often like their stuff.

This is very pretty but I think a little too fluttery fit a funeral. I would definitely wear it in general though

I had already logged at Roman. The first one is too bright I think, and the second one would normally be my sort of thing but there's something about the styling on it that isn't speaking to me.

I bought a navy linen shift dress in Seasalt recently which would fit the bill.

I am sorry for your loss. Have a look at Ede and Ravenscroft. There look to be a lot of suitable dresses there, including in the sale.

If you are looking for a more inexpensive option there are two different styles of Finery dresses in a navy 14 on sale on TK Maxx online for £24.99 each.

This dress from Boden is versatile. Plain enough, but you could add a jacket if needed.

Topstitch Ponte Midi Dress - Navy | Boden Global

@Malinia

My condolences on the loss of your Mum, OP.

https://www.hobbs.com/product/petra-knitted-dress/0126-9830-1085L00-HOBBS-NAVY.html

I bought this from Amazon for a funeral a month ago as weather was too hot for what I was going to wear. I was lovely on and very slimming,iam 53,5ft 2 size 14, it came just below my knee on me

Look for Connected Apparel on Vinted

Like this
Doesn't crumble, covers tummy, navy
https://www.vinted.co.uk/items/8698644439-party-dress

Or this
https://www.vinted.co.uk/items/7169775401-dress

TBH once I worn a dress to a parents funeral, I could never wear it again 😕😞

This was very dark verging on black when it arrived but is a lovely dress. Check you are getting a dress already in stock as the made to order take weeks. https://thisisunfolded.com/products/unfolded-georgie-cotton-summer-dress-dark-navy

sorry for your loss

This is lovely and reminds me that I have something similar but with white and yellow trim in my wardrobe, which might do the job.

Hi, I am very sorry for your loss.
I wore a dark navy dress from Cos for my parent’s funeral recently. It was sleeveless so wore a light cardigan over it.

Coast has a sale on with an extra 20%off. These are the result of a search on navy dresses, so in shows all styles.

https://www.coastfashion.com/categories/womens-sale-dresses/facet/sizes/12/colourFacets/Navy?homemain1_summersale=

Please don’t overthink it, just choose something that you feel comfortable in eg fits you well and doesn’t need adjusting whilst wearing eg pulling skirt down as it rides up. My “funeral” dress is Hobbs (occupational hazard, I go to a lot)

Sorry for your loss. Wore this to my mums funeral 4 weeks ago, lovely navy colour. 57 and have a bit of a tummy but it has ruched front which is flattering and asymmetrical neck and flattering sleeves
Link here

The m and s one is very nice

I hate black too. As Ive got older Ive found navy to be a real lifesaver.

Sorry for your loss 🪷

I have a very old Hobbs dress in navy with 3/4 sleeves similar to the lovely one recommended on here , with the flowy skirt , it’s my funeral dress. Wore it to a parent’s funeral and countless others. It washes like a dream. A great investment.

Give yourself time to get other this , I found it hit very hard afterwards . 💐