Appropriate atire for a memorial?

by Guest190  | earlier | Views: 17 | Answers / Discussions: 8
im 15, and recently one of my friends died and her memorial is on friday. im just wondering what would be appropriate to wear to her memorial? its not her funeral, its the day after so this is just a little more casual i presume? ive only been to one memorial/wake in my life and i just dont want to show up under/over dressed.

i recently got this dress, but im thinking its a little too fun? for a memorial.

what do you think?

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Guest2205
Guest2205
earlier

OMG NO! please go shopping with an adult


Guest5010
Guest5010
earlier

Speaking from an etiquette point of view I have to say "No". It is a bit too"revealing". The color is OK because it is summer but it may just be a wee bit too revealing. Remember, it is a memorial for a death, may if you could wrap a casual scarf around your shoulders for the ceremony part and then take if off afterwards it would be fine. But it is far too revealing alone for the ceremony.



Peace & Love :)


Guest9267
Guest9267
earlier

Honestly, that seems a little too "playful" for a memorial. Something a little more conservative would be more appropriate, I think.



EDIT: That second dress might work, mainly because it's a darker color. Usually, for things like this, people wear darker colors. For funerals, they usually wear black. You may already know this, but I just thought I'd add it.



Good luck. And I am sorry to hear about your loss.


Guest7957
Guest7957
earlier

Thats too casual. Wear a dress with at least short sleeve, not straps, too open & heels, not flats.


Guest2772
Guest2772
earlier

If you wear a dress with no sleeves please wear a shawl or something to cover your shoulders.


Guest5217
Guest5217
earlier

Always darker colours( year round) and respectful attire- semi-formal. No jeans or low cut tops. You don't have to have dark netting covering your face. Your outfit will show what a sincere ,loving person you are.


Guest1969
Guest1969
earlier

I would not wear that. You should still dress up, that's a bit too summery. Do you have a black skirt and a nice short sleeve blouse to wear with it? I would keep it simple.


Guest3471
Guest3471
earlier

Business casual is always a safe bet - no open toed shoes, bare shoulders or low cut tops. Wear a pair of slacks and a button up top with loafers. If that's not your style remember that this isn't a party - it's a memorial service. If you opt for a dress make sure it's in a similar fashion. That dress is way too 'going out' and you'll be out of place.


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