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R-A
Beginner July 2008

What to wear to a 'colourful' funeral?

R-A, 25 September, 2008 at 14:13 Posted on Off Topic Posts 0 10
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As some of you may know from a previous thread, my grandpa passed away last week. His 'thanksgiving service' is tomorrow. Grandma has asked that we don't wear black and wear something 'colouful'.... However I assume she doesn't actually want us all dressed as clowns.

All I seem to have in my wardrobe is smart but mostly dark/grey/black work clothes, jeans and Tshirts and summer dresses (such as you would wear to a wedding), a couple of black dresses. I don't want to look like I've just rocked in from work but also don't want to wear a summer party/wedding type thingy.

Anyone any brainwaves (I am so not a clothes person!)??

TIA

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Latest activity by R-A, 25 September, 2008 at 16:52
  • KJX
    Beginner August 2005
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    How about one of your dark skirts / trousers and a bright top / cardi?

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  • PhoebeBuffay
    Beginner December 2008
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    To a recent funeral which was similiar(colourful) I wore some grey wool type trousers that I used to wear for work and a pink v neck knit jumper.

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  • Batfink
    Beginner January 2008
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    I'd go with either nice trousers and a colourful top, or a nice dress like

    http://www.oasis-stores.com/fcp/product/Oasis/Dresses/Liberty-carnaby-deco-floral-tunic/4470041900

    http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_10001_10001_66152_688640_-1

    http://www.boden.co.uk/col.asp?segname=Women&styid=WH128&segid=6&gpname=Dresses&desname=Knitted+Ruffle+Dress&gpid=6&gen=1#img

    I'd really try to stick to nice sunny colours though, that would be lovely. I hope it all goes well for you ?

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  • R-A
    Beginner July 2008
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    Grah, just typed out reply and my computer ate it.

    Anyway thanks both, I shall see if I can dig out a top that's the right tone of colourful (don't want to wear a work shirt if poss)

    Slightly complicated by the fact that I am 3 dress sizes smaller than this time last year and it transpires that all my autumn/winter type clothes are rather ridiculoursly too big! Don't think strappy tops or sundresses are quite the look grandma's going for....

    ?

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  • Duck no more
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    My friend requested that we all attending her funeral when the time came wore tops in bright colours.

    I wore black trousers & a smart pink top.

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  • R-A
    Beginner July 2008
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    Thanks for the replies, and thanks for the links BF, Why don't I own anything like those?? ?

    Maybe I need a total wardrobe overhaul...

    Never bought anything from Boden before - there's some nice middle-of-the-road stuff on there but ? at the prices!

    (Btw sorry if I disappear at short notice - waiting for a colleague to turn up for a meeting at any moment)

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  • Batfink
    Beginner January 2008
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    If you end up ordering from them let me know, I've got a 15% off, plus free delivery code here you can use.

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  • MD
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    Did he have a favourite colour that you know of?

    My Grandma didn't want everyone in black, so I wore a lilac dress which was her favourite.

    Hope it goes as well as it can do

    x

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  • Sherrie H
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    It is my Sister in Law's funeral tomorrow & she loved Yellow her request was that everyone wears something yelloe, I am wearing Black trousers & Jumper with a yellow chiffon scarf & shoes, the mena are all wearing yellow/lemon shirts with black trousers & ties. All of the mourners are also wearing a yellow Marie Curie Daffodil.

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  • R-A
    Beginner July 2008
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    Thanks all. If I were to wear his favourite thing it'd be cricket whites I think!!

    BF I don't have time to order anything today (funeral is tomorrow) but if I do in future I'll give you a shout if that's OK?

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