Attire Etiquette: Deciphering What to Wear to Farewell a Loved One
ATTIRE ETIQUETTE: DECIPHERING WHAT TO WEAR TO FAREWELL A LOVED ONE
When a cherished one's life concludes, organising their funeral or memorial service can be an emotional time. With limited time to prepare, many find themselves pondering: what is appropriate garb to don when bidding goodbye?
When a cherished one's life concludes, organising their funeral or memorial service can be an emotional time. With limited time to prepare, many find themselves pondering: what is appropriate garb to don when bidding goodbye?
CONSIDER THE TYPE OF SERVICE
Consider the setting and type of service. Traditional indoor funerals warrant modest, respectful apparel in sombre hues. More relaxed memorial services and outdoor affairs may allow more casual, personalised outfit options.
Consider the setting and type of service. Traditional indoor funerals warrant modest, respectful apparel in sombre hues. More relaxed memorial services and outdoor affairs may allow more casual, personalised outfit options.
KEY GUIDELINES FOR WOMEN AND MEN
For ladies, timeless picks include dresses, suits and trousers in dark shades of black, grey or navy. Avoid excessively plunging necklines or high hemlines.
For ladies, timeless picks include dresses, suits and trousers in dark shades of black, grey or navy. Avoid excessively plunging necklines or high hemlines.
ADDING PERSONAL TOUCHES
Some families request bright colours, a favourite hue or special accessories to represent the deceased's spirit. Visually unifying mourners in a loved one's signature colour can prove profoundly moving.
Some families request bright colours, a favourite hue or special accessories to represent the deceased's spirit. Visually unifying mourners in a loved one's signature colour can prove profoundly moving.
Whilst conventions exist, no singular rulebook applies today. Consider climate and terrain if outdoors. Most importantly, attire should reflect the loss sensitively. With thoughtfulness, we can find ways to bid goodbye gracefully.
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