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.
Can you wear open toe sandals to a funeral.
Try to arrive 15 minutes before the funeral or memorial service begins.
If you arrive late enter quietly and sit in the rear of the.
My mother is wondering if it is appropriate to wear sandals.
How a person dresses reflects their respect for the deceased.
Everyone thinks you have to wear a black suit to a funeral.
Also is it still the norm to wear black.
Can you wear open toe shoes or sandels to a funeral.
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.
Either flats or heels are appropriate.
Or is that a no no.
Keep your makeup to a minimum.
Panty hose and hats and shawls are no longer required.
Funeral etiquette what to wear to a funeral.
Don t wear extremely high heels or open toed shoes.
At some point in life everyone will have to pick out an outfit to wear to a funeral.
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.
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.
If the survivors request more festive attire you may wear bright colors.
It s summer here pearl earrings.
Every small detail counts.
However you still need to avoid showing too much skin or wearing anything that calls too much attention to yourself.
People keep telling me that only the old wear black now it s a celebration of their life and we should wear color.
Don t leave your shoulders uncovered or wear revealing clothing.
I think stockings with open toe shoes look terrible.
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.
Although your presence is more important than what you look like in this situation women should dress conservatively.
Remember you may be standing for long periods of time and walking across a cemetery.
This person was extremly close and special to us.
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.
