Recommendations for a funeral dress

[Anonymous]

We are anticipating a close family member will pass soon. The funeral will be in a south-eastern state (think hot and humid) so I want to plan for when the time comes as I don’t really wear black anymore but want to get done thing comfortable, appropriate, and preferably cheap. TIA.

[Anonymous]

*something, not done thing.

[Anonymous]

You haven’t said anything about age, build or price range, but…

https://www.everlane.com/products/womens-organic-cotton-a-line-dress-black?collection=womens-dresses

https://www.everlane.com/products/womens-short-sleeve-wrap-dress-black?collection=womens-dresses

https://www.talbots.com/the-sutton-shirtdress/P242036440.html?cgid=apparel-dresses&dwvar_P242036440_color=INDIGO%20BLUE&dwvar_P242036440_sizeType=MS

https://www.talbots.com/poplin-fit-and-flare-shirtdress/P233036501.html?cgid=apparel-dresses&dwvar_P233036501_color=BLACK&dwvar_P233036501_sizeType=MS

https://www.talbots.com/the-sutton-shirtdress/P241036113.html?cgid=apparel-dresses&dwvar_P241036113_color=BLACK&dwvar_P241036113_sizeType=MS

https://www.everlane.com/products/womens-supima-cotton-ss-shirt-dress-black?collection=womens-dresses


https://www.bodenusa.com/en-us/eve-linen-midi-dress-black/sty-d0849-blk?cat=C1_S2_G4

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You haven’t said anything about age, build or price range, but…

https://www.everlane.com/products/womens-organic-cotton-a-line-dress-black?collection=womens-dresses

https://www.everlane.com/products/womens-short-sleeve-wrap-dress-black?collection=womens-dresses

https://www.talbots.com/the-sutton-shirtdress/P242036440.html?cgid=apparel-dresses&dwvar_P242036440_color=INDIGO%20BLUE&dwvar_P242036440_sizeType=MS

https://www.talbots.com/poplin-fit-and-flare-shirtdress/P233036501.html?cgid=apparel-dresses&dwvar_P233036501_color=BLACK&dwvar_P233036501_sizeType=MS

https://www.talbots.com/the-sutton-shirtdress/P241036113.html?cgid=apparel-dresses&dwvar_P241036113_color=BLACK&dwvar_P241036113_sizeType=MS

https://www.everlane.com/products/womens-supima-cotton-ss-shirt-dress-black?collection=womens-dresses


https://www.bodenusa.com/en-us/eve-linen-midi-dress-black/sty-d0849-blk?cat=C1_S2_G4

Thanks! I’m 55, 5’3” and somewhst apple shaped/curvy (mezo-endo), size 8-10.

[Anonymous]

Given your stats, the shirt dress styles above might be ok… other options:

https://www.bodenusa.com/en-us/pleated-midi-dress-navy/sty-d0737-nav?code=D2D6&tc_ch=ps&tc_ve=goog&tc_so=pmax&tc_me=cr&tc_ca=ss-drop-offer&tc_au=&tc_cr=na&tc_campid=US+-+Performance+Max+-+WW+-+126%2B+-+New&tc_adgroupid=&tc_kwid=&tc_matchid=&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIo7rZr-TThQMVZDfUAR2GBgiyEAQYAiABEgIMj_D_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

https://www.bodenusa.com/en-us/eve-linen-short-dress-rose-violet/sty-d0893-prp?code=D2D6&tc_ch=ps&tc_ve=goog&tc_so=pmax&tc_me=cr&tc_ca=ss-drop-offer&tc_au=&tc_cr=na&tc_campid=US+-+Performance+Max+-+WW+-+126%2B+-+New&tc_adgroupid=&tc_kwid=&tc_matchid=&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIo7rZr-TThQMVZDfUAR2GBgiyEAQYAyABEgJYoPD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

https://bananarepublicfactory.gapfactory.com/browse/product.do?pid=462467021&vid=1&tid=bfpl000032&kwid=1&ap=7&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAAD_AT8utGATLuMLtCpADiiEfKvaTM&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIo7rZr-TThQMVZDfUAR2GBgiyEAQYCiABEgJvYPD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds#pdp-page-content

[Anonymous]

So sorry for your family’s situation. Remember that what people want is support & company after a loss, so even if you wore a skirt, blouse & lightweight cardigan to the service, it would be okay. These losses are trying so go easy on yourself about what you are wearing. Hugs to you.

[Anonymous]

OP, I’d go Nordstrom or Macy’s in person and ask a salesperson for a suggestion. I’ve found they actually really like to help. All you need is one appropriate dress or skirt. You don’t need the added work of online shopping right now. I think it’s good to not wear black. Wearing black to a funeral is still okay, of course, but not really expected anymore. I’ve been to more ‘celebrations of life,’ recently where people were encouraged to wear colorful, comfortable clothes because that’s what the loved one would have preferred. So sorry for you & your family.

[Anonymous]

I got this for a funeral two weeks ago and I plan on wearing it again. It is very flattering on and comfortable.

https://www.anntaylor.com/clothing/dresses/cata000012/828051.html?priceSort=DES

[Anonymous]

Nothing that draws any attention to you

[Anonymous]

I realize inexpensive, practical catalogs like this one aren’t really a DCUM thing, but I’ve found inexpensive ‘appropriate,’ comfortable clothing like this dress here: https://www.northstyle.com/itemdy00.aspx?ID=232,4104&T1=NP884+NVYB+S
Perhaps you’re looking for something more high-style, but since you mentioned cheap, cool and comfortable, maybe you’d find something on that catalog site. So sorry for this coming loss, OP.

[Anonymous]

Just saw this on another thread, and it comes in black, and other colors, since you said you don’t really wear black anymore. Wear it with a light cardigan for the service, and I think it’d suit what you are describing. Condolences, OP.
https://www.amazon.com/Amazon-Essentials-Womens-Classic-Sleeve/dp/B09H2W2NDV?ref_=ast_sto_dp&th=1&psc=1

[Anonymous]

https://www.quince.com/women/women-s-ultra-stretch-ponte-short-sleeve-dress?color=black&g_network=x&g_productchannel=online&g_adid=&g_acctid=978-058-8398&g_keyword=&g_adtype=pla&g_keywordid=&g_ifcreative=&g_adgroupid=&g_productid=43162521272490&g_merchantid=128669708&g_partition=&g_campaignid=20572575045&g_ifproduct=product&g_campaign=&utm_source=google&utm_medium=paid_search&utm_campaign=&utm_term=43162521272490&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAAC4ZeNZHHljbnK1PKFqGtmSpzP3Ea&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIvb6g9pfWhQMVZAWtBh1lKA9LEAQYASABEgKkJvD_BwE

Any thoughts on this?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:https://www.quince.com/women/women-s-ultra-stretch-ponte-short-sleeve-dress?color=black&g_network=x&g_productchannel=online&g_adid=&g_acctid=978-058-8398&g_keyword=&g_adtype=pla&g_keywordid=&g_ifcreative=&g_adgroupid=&g_productid=43162521272490&g_merchantid=128669708&g_partition=&g_campaignid=20572575045&g_ifproduct=product&g_campaign=&utm_source=google&utm_medium=paid_search&utm_campaign=&utm_term=43162521272490&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAAC4ZeNZHHljbnK1PKFqGtmSpzP3Ea&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIvb6g9pfWhQMVZAWtBh1lKA9LEAQYASABEgKkJvD_BwE

Any thoughts on this?

simple, appropriate dress

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:https://www.quince.com/women/women-s-ultra-stretch-ponte-short-sleeve-dress?color=black&g_network=x&g_productchannel=online&g_adid=&g_acctid=978-058-8398&g_keyword=&g_adtype=pla&g_keywordid=&g_ifcreative=&g_adgroupid=&g_productid=43162521272490&g_merchantid=128669708&g_partition=&g_campaignid=20572575045&g_ifproduct=product&g_campaign=&utm_source=google&utm_medium=paid_search&utm_campaign=&utm_term=43162521272490&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAAC4ZeNZHHljbnK1PKFqGtmSpzP3Ea&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIvb6g9pfWhQMVZAWtBh1lKA9LEAQYASABEgKkJvD_BwE

Any thoughts on this?

simple, appropriate dress

+1 I'm sorry for your loss, OP

[Anonymous]

This one seems perfect: https://www.northstyle.com/itemdy00.aspx?ID=232,4104&T1=ND553+PP+S

As an aside, I must say I hate the advice I always see on DCUM for funerals. “What you wear doesn’t matter, people will be happy you are there…” In my experience, with my family, funerals are just as high emotion as weddings and there will absolutely be judgment about your apparel. Probably true for the OP as well if her family is southern.

I was told since girlhood to maintain a dress in my closet that would be appropriate for a funeral - only black, with sleeves, knee length and modest neckline. No, navy blue wasn’t okay. And these were simple midwestern folks that attended normal, mainline churches.

Drama over “your funeral dress” is very much a thing in some circles.