Also is it still the norm to wear black.
Can you wear open toe sandals to a funeral.
How a person dresses reflects their respect for the deceased.
I think stockings with open toe shoes look terrible.
Every small detail counts.
If you arrive late enter quietly and sit in the rear of the.
It used to be that for church funerals you were expected to wear head to toe black including a hat and hose and closed toe shoes and i think in some churches you were expected to keep your arms covered no matter what the weather.
This person was extremly close and special to us.
Panty hose and hats and shawls are no longer required.
However you still need to avoid showing too much skin or wearing anything that calls too much attention to yourself.
The only exception would be a very narrow opening at the toe of the shoe contrastingly tricia believes yes you can wear stockings with open toe shoes tricia recommends getting stockings that do not have a reinforced toe or a large seam on the toe.
Knowing that it will be almost 100 f degrees that she is 73 will be wearing black slacks and that her sandals will be low and comfortable with no bright toenail polish i said yes.
It s summer here pearl earrings.
Keep your makeup to a minimum.
Everyone thinks you have to wear a black suit to a funeral.
If the survivors request more festive attire you may wear bright colors.
Or is that a no no.
People keep telling me that only the old wear black now it s a celebration of their life and we should wear color.
My mother is wondering if it is appropriate to wear sandals.
At some point in life everyone will have to pick out an outfit to wear to a funeral.
Try to arrive 15 minutes before the funeral or memorial service begins.
This will be my outfit for my uncle s upcoming funeral black sleeveless top with lace inserts underneath a short sleeved black cardigan black pants black open toe sandals or rounded toe casual pumps.
Don t wear extremely high heels or open toed shoes.
Although your presence is more important than what you look like in this situation women should dress conservatively.
Can you wear open toe shoes or sandels to a funeral.
Wear shoes that keep you safe with regards to graveside services and walking distances wear shoes that are at least business appropriate to show your respect for the occasion and the deceased wear shoes that are comfortable enough to last the day wear shoes that make you happy if you can get the first three everything else is gravy.
Any advise on what to wear would be really helpful.
Don t leave your shoulders uncovered or wear revealing clothing.
Remember you may be standing for long periods of time and walking across a cemetery.
Either flats or heels are appropriate.
Well you may not have a black suit if you re a man but you could wear a dark suit diane gottsman etiquette expert and owner of the protocol school of texas told huffpost adding if you re a woman you don t have to wear black but wear something that s not going to make you stand out and make you look as if.
