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What colors are appropriate to wear to a funeral besides black?
Black and gray may be a given, but what colors are also acceptable? Are white tops bad? Dark colors (like a deep purple or green)?
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November 06, 2009 01:50 PM
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Personally I go with blues or browns. Some cultures have color choices associated with morning that most Americans would consider unusual, such as white or bright red so keep in mind the wishes of the family.
. . . but wishing to give you more then that I did some research.
I found a Fashion Blogpost that takes on this topic quite nicely.
"Black is the color most strongly associated with funerals, once being the predominant color at funerals. Times have changed, though, and I can’t remember going to a funeral where it was the primary color. The typical custom seems to be to wear a mix of subdued colors, including black, gray, khaki, light blue, purple, navy, and so on. While I wouldn’t say that wearing black is passée, going in black from head to toe can be too much. Pair a black dress with white pearls or a black top with a gray skirt.
In some cases, people have been asked not to wear black to funerals because the deceased wants their passing to be celebrated on account of religious beliefs. Other times, people are asked to wear the deceased’s favorite color. If that is the case, it is best to try to follow the requests. Don’t wear bright colors, though, unless you are specifically asked to do so, or if you feel particularly called to a color in memory of the deceased."
I strongly recomend reading the whole thing as it also talks about Styles, Cuts, and Accessories.
http://www.allaboutappearances.info/what-to-wear-to-a-funeral/comment-page-1/
. . . but wishing to give you more then that I did some research.
I found a Fashion Blogpost that takes on this topic quite nicely.
"Black is the color most strongly associated with funerals, once being the predominant color at funerals. Times have changed, though, and I can’t remember going to a funeral where it was the primary color. The typical custom seems to be to wear a mix of subdued colors, including black, gray, khaki, light blue, purple, navy, and so on. While I wouldn’t say that wearing black is passée, going in black from head to toe can be too much. Pair a black dress with white pearls or a black top with a gray skirt.
In some cases, people have been asked not to wear black to funerals because the deceased wants their passing to be celebrated on account of religious beliefs. Other times, people are asked to wear the deceased’s favorite color. If that is the case, it is best to try to follow the requests. Don’t wear bright colors, though, unless you are specifically asked to do so, or if you feel particularly called to a color in memory of the deceased."
I strongly recomend reading the whole thing as it also talks about Styles, Cuts, and Accessories.
http://www.allaboutappearances.info/what-to-wear-to-a-funeral/comment-page-1/
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November 06, 2009 03:21 AM
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White tops are fine,you even see funeral directors/staff wearing white tops at the funerals.Dark colors are appropriate because dark colors symbolise mourning,while light colors symbolise life...so,it even depends on whom the deceased was and like.
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November 06, 2009 02:55 PM
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The truth is, white is better than black on funerals. In Chinese funerals, they were white because it symbolizes white snow that represents their mourning.
White looks more peaceful and serene too which is how our departed loved ones would feel.
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White looks more peaceful and serene too which is how our departed loved ones would feel.
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November 06, 2009 07:57 PM
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White is a valid substitute, but you have to be careful with the decorations.
i.e If you're wearing black, and you have gold cuff-links, then it will look somber enough, but gold cuff-links on a white jacket suddenly makes it look twinkly, so you need to have black cuff-links.
I have attended several funerals where it was more proper to be in white. For east Asians, white is the color of mourning.
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i.e If you're wearing black, and you have gold cuff-links, then it will look somber enough, but gold cuff-links on a white jacket suddenly makes it look twinkly, so you need to have black cuff-links.
I have attended several funerals where it was more proper to be in white. For east Asians, white is the color of mourning.
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Generally, most dark colors would be acceptable to wear at a funeral or wake. You could also opt to couple a lighter colored top with a dark colored (or black) suit. If you want to evade the dark colors altogether by not only mourning the person’s death but celebrating his/her life, you could also choose lighter colors, or any color that you knew the deceased may have been fond of while he/she was alive. Personally, I have been to a number of wakes (and even funerals) where attendees wore light colors (even very colorful attire) to pay their final respects to the deceased. If you chose this option, you may want to check with the immediate family of the deceased to ensure this type of attire would be appropriate or welcomed. You could explain the reason behind your choice of clothing and why it would be important to you to be able to wear a certain color outfit. Perhaps you are seeking to send a specific message to the crowd (“This was a lovable, outgoing, happy person that has passed and we are here to keep his memory alive and celebrate his achievements in life”). Whatever color you finally decide on, ensure that the immediate family is not in disagreement with your statement and that the clothing are still professional and dressy looking. And remember, even if you go with the traditional dark outfit, you can always accentuate with some lighter colored clothing if you are man or woman. Women can accessorize in the shoe, jewelry, and purse area.
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November 09, 2009 02:49 AM
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A white top is not "bad" if paired with solid colored pants or a skirt. Navy, dark green, gray, even a dark brown are all acceptable. If going with a white top, I would wear a dark cardigan or fitted jacket in a color that would be complimentary to whatever you wear on the bottom.
I'd save the deep purple for a different time.
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I'd save the deep purple for a different time.
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