STYLETHREAD -- LET'S TALK SHOP!

kenzie · Chanel

Help quick! What to wear...

AllieGurl · Marc Jacobs

Modest clothing, dark colors, closed toe shoes.

So sorry for your loss :(

Kelly · Hermes

I'm sorry. Definitely dark clothing, although I wouldn't recommend going in head-to-toe black because that shows deep mourning, and since she wasn't in your family I'm not sure if it's appropriate. I'd go with dark brown or navy, or even a navy top and black skirt for example. Closed toe pumps, sleeves at least to your elbows, skirt no higher than your knees and of course a modest neckline. Probably pantyhose too - it's not the most fashionable thing but I think it is basically necessary at such a somber occasion

kittenheels · Coach

I'm sorry to hear that. I would agree with dark colors, closed toe shoes and generally pretty well covered. I would tend to wear a black dress with pumps and nylons.

ILoveChoo · Hermes

my "typical" is a gray knee-length skirt and a black top worth elbow length sleeves. Maybe some pearls or other "conservative" kind of necklace.

Bastet · Kate Spade

I've only been to one funeral, and I wore a black suit with a muted color blouse, hose, and black closed-toe pumps.

ViViDogWear · Kate Spade

Even when it hasn't been my family member - I've always worn all black and seen that as the general attire of other guests as well.
I would keep it modest and conservative as well and minimal on jewelry or flashy hangbags or shoes.

Last one I went to I wore a black 3/4 sleeve jacket over a shell, below the knee black pleated skirt, & closed toe maryjanes.

Very sorry for you and SO's loss. My condolences.

kenzie · Chanel

Thanks for your help, everyone. I ended up in a black top, black skirt and a dark blue cardi. However, there were some individuals there who must have confused 'funeral' with 'a day at the beach' because I saw cropped pants, t-shirts and sandals (even sneakers) all over the place). None of the family was dressed like that, though. I felt completely appropriate.

And thank you for the condolences, as well. Not the most fun weekend I've ever spent, but it was nice to be around the whole family, too, even under the circumstances.

-- Edited by kenzie at 12:47, 2007-06-13