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chia

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5. First: has the family made a request? I've been to funerals which have requested "no black, please"

Reply to raccoon (Original post)

Tue Apr 18, 2023, 10:05 AM

Apr 2023

and to funerals where the deceased's favorite color is listed, if the guests would like to wear that color. Otherwise, dress to the time, location and weather. Beach celebration of life? Formal church funeral? From personal experience, I've seen less dark colors over the years among the younger, while older still seem to prefer black or dark tones.

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Ladies, I need your input. What's appropriate for a 70-ish, [View all] raccoon Apr 2023 OP

I'd go with something dark. Maybe simple dress, or Phoenix61 Apr 2023 #1

I am no fashion person but something quiet is always appropriate. Srkdqltr Apr 2023 #2

Earth colors? (channeling my mother the artist ) Tetrachloride Apr 2023 #3

Black and/or navy blue. Sanity Claws Apr 2023 #4

First: has the family made a request? I've been to funerals which have requested "no black, please" chia Apr 2023 #5

I've never heard of wearing the deceased's favorite color. I like that idea. -nt CrispyQ Apr 2023 #8

My family wore red ggma Apr 2023 #20

Dark, understated. Ocelot II Apr 2023 #6

Is there a dress code for anything anymore? CrispyQ Apr 2023 #7

I have a black skirt & sweater, white shell, black shoes & hose on standby irisblue Apr 2023 #9

Black or navy is what I wear. I have slacks, dresses livetohike Apr 2023 #10

I'm not a lady, but I suggest black. WhiteTara Apr 2023 #11

I usually wear my Alliepoo Apr 2023 #12

I've worn a dark green business-casual pantsuit (side-zippered pants w/waistband Backseat Driver Apr 2023 #13

As long as it's tasteful it really doesn't matter any more. Totally up to you. ratchiweenie Apr 2023 #14

Most of these nowadays tend to be "celebration of life" events. If so, go with the flow...it might CTyankee Apr 2023 #15

In my community, this! Celebration! Graduation from this life's lessons! Higherarky Apr 2023 #21

I lean toward navy or black at funerals Lulu KC Apr 2023 #16

Wear what you want. Dead person doesn't care. LakeArenal Apr 2023 #17

when I visit my home town, I always pack a pair of black yellowdogintexas Apr 2023 #18

Dark blue would be my option, but it happens to be my favorite color. elleng Apr 2023 #19

... Faux pas Apr 2023 #22