You have been asked to give a commendation speech; it’s written and now it’s time to take care of all the other details… like what to wear to a funeral.

For those of us who are clothes horses, we take a lot of time and think about what we are going to wear anywhere and everywhere we go. But for others, the thought may not arise until the last moment.
Whether you want to know what to wear to a funeral because you’re the one giving a eulogy speech, or you’re just attending and wondering what’s right, I’ve got a few clothing tips for you.

If you haven’t been to a funeral before and have only read books and watched movies where people wear only black, I have news especially for you. Black is no longer the required color to use. You can use any solid color you like. However, you may think twice about hot pink or any bright color because the emphasis is on celebrating life rather than just mourning death.

Clothes that are frowned upon include bright and quirky prints (what you’d wear to a beach in Hawaii isn’t what you’d wear to a funeral), especially if you’re the one giving a eulogy speech.

Here is a list of clothes to avoid:

Tshirts

muscle shirts

mini skirts

Gaps in clothing (regardless of how cute your belly button is!)

Ripped or ripped clothing (regardless of how much it cost you to buy it that way!)

Blue jeans, unless you have no other clothing to your name. Make sure they are your best Sunday blue jeans and wear a shirt or blouse with them that has a collar and sleeves.

Tight fit.

When you are in front of a group of people talking, there are several factors to consider:

Can you move without ripping or popping the buttons?

Do people focus on your words or your clothes or exposed body parts?

Do you have freedom of movement?

A maxim to remember is that you are there to honor the deceased and not to show off.

Both men’s and women’s suits are a good option, especially if you’re giving a commendation speech, but if you went suitless several years ago, ditch the suit and wear something that fits.

In my opinion, men look good in a tie, but it’s not a necessity. My husband has banned strings out of his life ever since he retired from managing his job. A tie is never what he would wear to a funeral or anywhere else!
The bottom line of the question of what to wear to a funeral is to wear a simple top that fits well and doesn’t show too much skin and a pair of pants that fit well. Women can wear a dress or skirt of classic length and design. You can use colors that are moderate in color.

Make sure your clothes are fresh and well pressed. Remember that you will be paying your respects to the deceased and to family and friends left behind. You want everyone to know that you thought of them enough to dress up.