Funeral Fashions – Right Fashions for Last Rites
Funeral Fashions -Right Fashions for Last Rites
Funeral fashions observed are what I could see on my TV screen. President George H. W. Bush’s funeral gave us an opportunity to see funeral fashions or what is appropriate to wear to a funeral. Black and dark colors were favored by most of the women.
The Bush women that I could see on the big screen wore black outfits. Laura Bush wore a black suit with a cropped jacket, black shoes and sheer neutral / nude color stockings and carried a black clutch. Melania Trump wore a black belted double-breasted coat with black patent leather shoes and sheer neutral /nude color stockings. The Former First Lady, Michele Obama, wore a black and white pinstripe pant suit with silver fasteners/ buttons. While Former First Lady, Hilary Clinton, was dressed in a black pant suit, her signature outfit, with a white blouse. Other women of importance, Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg wore a black and white outfit and Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi wore a black coat with neutral / nude color stockings.
Other funeral fashions observed: A perfect example of breaking a fashion rule was one of the Bush brother’s wives wearing a black lace dress. Most women wore the more traditional tailored style ensembles. Many women wore sheer neutral / nude color stockings (there not dead) with their black dresses. A few women wore too much jewelry but most showed restraint favoring pearls.
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Is wearing black a must for a Memorial service?
A memorial service is to honor the life of someone and to pay respects and support for their family and those grieving. Black is the traditional mourning color. Black and dark color clothing are always appropriate for a memorial service, however today other colors may also be worn. Avoid clothing that is too casual or revealing. Choose something conservative. A simple style dress, skirt suit (hem around knee-length) or pantsuit are all appropriate clothing for women. A pair of well-fitting pants (not denim jeans) or a skirt and a top with sleeves and flats or pumps (not sneakers or flip-flops) are good. Nothing too tight, too low or too short is appropriate. Tip: add a jacket or sweater to a sleeveless dress and wear tights with above the knee hemlines. Black clothing is most appropriate for the memorial service of an important person.
What should I wear to a Memorial service?
Years ago black and dark gray clothing was appropriate attire for a memorial service or funeral. Memorial services vary and people dress much more casually today so clothing isn’t limited to just black or dark gray. However your attire should be in good taste, not too short, not too tight and not too low-cut, clean, neat, and pressed. Separates, a dress, suit or pants and a top all can be worn to a memorial service. Go easy on the jewelry and makeup and avoid anything that says glitzy. You are attending to show your respect for and honoring someone who died. Memorial services usually takes place after the body has been buried or cremated. They can take place any time after the death of someone, from a week to a year. Memorial services may be held in any location and have no formal structure. Usually friends and relatives say something about the deceased at a memorial service and a reception is held afterward.