Funeral wear?

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These days what is acceptable? I think the days of black suit, white shirt and black tie are on the way out.
Ive got an uncle's one tomorrow and not convinced I even need a suit on really. Probably good as I doubt I'll fit into any of mine. We are a fairly working class sort of lot basically. Of course the last time I saw any of the other uncles/cousins was at the last funeral I went to, a few years ago now and cant remember what I wore.
Maybe jeans might be a bit too far. Trousers, shirt (no tie), and "sports" jacket should be ok I think.
 
Smart casual I think is good enough these days, unless there are any special request to wear otherwise. I was at a funeral at the beginning of the month for a 90 year old aunt, the only suit I seen was on the minister doing the service.
 
Might dig out my charcoal suit see if it still fits.
 
Dark colours, no short skirt, overcoat if it's cold, shoes not trainers or high heals.
Sorry for your loss and the sadness that will be evident tomorrow, try and remember the good times.
 
dunno I think a suit is required at a funeral maybe not at a wedding.
At the very least dark trowsers and a shirt
 
Very much depends. The last few I've been to have been "anything but mourning clothes", as requested by the deceased and in the past, all too many have been in black but leather. Speak to the close family and ask if there is any dress code or if they know how the deceased wanted people to dress for the occasion. Dark suit and tie, with a black tie in the pocket, just in case it's that sort of do (if no other suggestions are forthcoming from the family.)
 
Depends on whose funeral. When my father died, I went in pink shirt, red blazer, no tie and bright blue shoes. The previous funeral I went to was a friend's husband and I wore my dark blue blazer, white shirt, striped blue tie and black shoes. Both people would have approved of my choice.
 
There's no right or wrong, only matters to the people in the room. My auntie's funeral last summer saw my uncle in a Hawaiian shirt as insisted upon by the deceased.
 
Does it matter, just being there to pay your respects is what matters, guest of honour won't mind.
 
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