Anonymous
04/23/2023 19:13
Subject: Black dress for funeral
Anonymous wrote:OP we just had a family funeral in a cold weather locale a few weeks ago & the older women (25+) wore tights or sheer black stockings; the younger women (teens) had bare legs. Formal family & in the northeast, though, so your situation might be different.
My condolences on your loss.
Also, I know you just ordered a dress but if you don't like how it fits, here's one more:
https://www.neimanmarcus.com/p/theory-varetta-admiral-crepe-sheath-dress-prod192300191?ecid=NMEM_BX_XXXX_TX_XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX_XXXXXXXX_OrdrSummOrderLine
Anonymous
04/23/2023 19:12
Subject: Black dress for funeral
OP we just had a family funeral in a cold weather locale a few weeks ago & the older women (25+) wore tights or sheer black stockings; the younger women (teens) had bare legs. Formal family & in the northeast, though, so your situation might be different.
My condolences on your loss.
My condolences on your loss.
Anonymous
04/23/2023 18:32
Subject: Black dress for funeral
Anonymous wrote:Sorry for your loss, OP.
How about a sleeveless dress with a cotton shrug sweater? That way, you’ll be able to be comfortable if it’s a hot day and there are outside gatherings after the service.
This website is not high fashion but has lots of suitable, comfortable options with reasonable prices. I’ve ordered from it and the quality is pretty good.
Choose the black option:
https://www.northstyle.com/itemdy00.aspx?T1=NP656+BK+6
With this shrug:
https://www.northstyle.com/itemdy00.aspx?T1=NF517+BK+S
The site has other suitable, comfortable options in navy, also. It seems as if the all-black tradition for funerals has faded a bit.
I hope the memorial brings comfort to the family and friends.
Thank you for your condolences. I like the dress option you shared too.
Anonymous
04/23/2023 18:31
Subject: Black dress for funeral
Anonymous wrote:Jeans and black lace cocktail dresses. JFC. Were you all raised by wolves?
OP, I’m sorry for your loss. Not knowing your shape, what about:
https://www.amazon.com/Theory-Womens-Sleeve-Dolman-Shift/dp/B07C9HB3F1/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?crid=23BSYJ5J4KX9L&keywords=black+dress+long+sleeve+shift&qid=1682278139&sprefix=black+dress+long+sleeve+shift%2Caps%2C89&sr=8-4 (Might look to fitted on some bodies)
https://www.amazon.com/Norma-Kamali-Womens-Sleeve-Dress/dp/B01L7KRW2A/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?crid=23BSYJ5J4KX9L&keywords=black+dress+long+sleeve+shift&qid=1682278139&sprefix=black+dress+long+sleeve+shift%2Caps%2C89&sr=8-3
https://www.amazon.com/DKNY-Womens-Dress-Black-Sleeve/dp/B08QN6B4H1/ref=mp_s_a_1_19?crid=23BSYJ5J4KX9L&keywords=black+dress+long+sleeve+shift&qid=1682278139&sprefix=black+dress+long+sleeve+shift%2Caps%2C89&sr=8-19
https://www.amazon.com/Tommy-Hilfiger-Womens-Jersey-Sleeve/dp/B0B84LD7RZ/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?crid=23BSYJ5J4KX9L&keywords=black+dress+long+sleeve+shift&qid=1682278139&sprefix=black+dress+long+sleeve+shift%2Caps%2C89&sr=8-5 (Not sure about sleeves)
https://www.nordstrom.com/s/crewneck-long-sleeve-silk-shift-dress/7340610?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort&breadcrumb=Home%2FAll%20Results&color=001 (would look hideous on me, but lovely on my friend)
https://www.nordstrom.com/s/ming-wang-v-neck-dress/3340866?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort&breadcrumb=Home%2FAll%20Results&color=001
Thank you! Lots of nice options here.
Anonymous
04/23/2023 18:19
Subject: Black dress for funeral
Anonymous wrote:Do you have to wear tights with these dresses?
Good question! Op here: what do others think? I’d rather not since it’ll be hot but for a fairly formal (it’s for an elderly relative who was pretty proper and knowing this side of my family I just think it’ll be more formal than casual) church funeral?
Anonymous
04/23/2023 18:13
Subject: Black dress for funeral
Anonymous wrote:Maybe this, though I'm not sure if you will like the neckline.
https://www.zappos.com/p/tommy-hilfiger-v-neck-twist-waist-with-3-4-sleeve-black/product/9850474/color/3
Though as someone who buried her father in KY in June, I urge you to reconsider the 3 /4 sleeves in favor of short sleeves with a sweater or wrap. It's can be so, so hot. Especially if there is any graveside service.
I’m sorry for your loss of your dad, PP.
I like the dress you recommended. It looks perfect. It’ll be very hot as it’s in Louisiana but there’s no graveside service it’ll just be visitation and funeral indoors and the columbarium is in the church so we really won’t be outside at all.
Thank you, everyone for the recommendations. Many great options I just ordered the one above.
Anonymous
04/23/2023 18:04
Subject: Black dress for funeral
Do you have to wear tights with these dresses?
Anonymous
04/23/2023 18:03
Subject: Black dress for funeral
Anonymous wrote:Maybe this, though I'm not sure if you will like the neckline.
https://www.zappos.com/p/tommy-hilfiger-v-neck-twist-waist-with-3-4-sleeve-black/product/9850474/color/3
Though as someone who buried her father in KY in June, I urge you to reconsider the 3 /4 sleeves in favor of short sleeves with a sweater or wrap. It's can be so, so hot. Especially if there is any graveside service.
Like maybe this with a sweater for inside the church (is that why you want your elbows covered?)
https://www.zappos.com/p/lauren-ralph-lauren-georgette-flutter-sleeve-dress-black/product/9629195/color/3
Anonymous
04/23/2023 18:00
Subject: Black dress for funeral
Maybe this, though I'm not sure if you will like the neckline.
https://www.zappos.com/p/tommy-hilfiger-v-neck-twist-waist-with-3-4-sleeve-black/product/9850474/color/3
Though as someone who buried her father in KY in June, I urge you to reconsider the 3 /4 sleeves in favor of short sleeves with a sweater or wrap. It's can be so, so hot. Especially if there is any graveside service.
https://www.zappos.com/p/tommy-hilfiger-v-neck-twist-waist-with-3-4-sleeve-black/product/9850474/color/3
Though as someone who buried her father in KY in June, I urge you to reconsider the 3 /4 sleeves in favor of short sleeves with a sweater or wrap. It's can be so, so hot. Especially if there is any graveside service.
Anonymous
04/23/2023 17:54
Subject: Re:Black dress for funeral
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:This is something I would purchase but I’m not sure of your vibe. I would wear it with flats.
https://www.bodenusa.com/en-us/sweetheart-linen-midi-dress-black/sty-d0499-blk?code=F2L9&tc_ch=ps&tc_ve=goog&tc_so=pmax&tc_me=cr&tc_ca=ss-drop-offer&tc_au=&tc_cr=na&tc_campid=Performance+Max+-+Womens+-+Dresses&tc_adgroupid=&tc_kwid=&tc_matchid=&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI7Yi4qtzA_gIVXeXjBx32MAXtEAQYISABEgIOA_D_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
My older family members wear black veils for funerals though I do not. But would still feel comfortable veiling in this.
Neckline might be a bit low for a well-endowed woman.
Sweetheart necklines are actually most flattering for busty women (I’m a 48B who shared this dress)
https://www.elle.com.au/amp/fashion/large-bust-fashion-advice-19184
Anonymous
04/23/2023 16:37
Subject: Black dress for funeral
Sorry for your loss, OP.
How about a sleeveless dress with a cotton shrug sweater? That way, you’ll be able to be comfortable if it’s a hot day and there are outside gatherings after the service.
This website is not high fashion but has lots of suitable, comfortable options with reasonable prices. I’ve ordered from it and the quality is pretty good.
Choose the black option:
https://www.northstyle.com/itemdy00.aspx?T1=NP656+BK+6
With this shrug:
https://www.northstyle.com/itemdy00.aspx?T1=NF517+BK+S
The site has other suitable, comfortable options in navy, also. It seems as if the all-black tradition for funerals has faded a bit.
I hope the memorial brings comfort to the family and friends.
How about a sleeveless dress with a cotton shrug sweater? That way, you’ll be able to be comfortable if it’s a hot day and there are outside gatherings after the service.
This website is not high fashion but has lots of suitable, comfortable options with reasonable prices. I’ve ordered from it and the quality is pretty good.
Choose the black option:
https://www.northstyle.com/itemdy00.aspx?T1=NP656+BK+6
With this shrug:
https://www.northstyle.com/itemdy00.aspx?T1=NF517+BK+S
The site has other suitable, comfortable options in navy, also. It seems as if the all-black tradition for funerals has faded a bit.
I hope the memorial brings comfort to the family and friends.
Anonymous
04/23/2023 16:36
Subject: Black dress for funeral
Check Talbots.
Anonymous
04/23/2023 16:10
Subject: Re:Black dress for funeral
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07VGH6143?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title
This is a terrible suggestion for a funeral dress. It is a black lace cocktail dress. SMH.
+1
WTF?
DP. But what’s wrong with that?
Were you raised in a barn?
No. I haven’t been to a lot of funerals. I thought any black dress that’s not too revealing would be ok…geez
Anonymous
04/23/2023 15:54
Subject: Re:Black dress for funeral
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07VGH6143?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title
This is a terrible suggestion for a funeral dress. It is a black lace cocktail dress. SMH.
+1
WTF?
DP. But what’s wrong with that?
Were you raised in a barn?
Anonymous
04/23/2023 15:53
Subject: Re:Black dress for funeral
Anonymous wrote:This is something I would purchase but I’m not sure of your vibe. I would wear it with flats.
https://www.bodenusa.com/en-us/sweetheart-linen-midi-dress-black/sty-d0499-blk?code=F2L9&tc_ch=ps&tc_ve=goog&tc_so=pmax&tc_me=cr&tc_ca=ss-drop-offer&tc_au=&tc_cr=na&tc_campid=Performance+Max+-+Womens+-+Dresses&tc_adgroupid=&tc_kwid=&tc_matchid=&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI7Yi4qtzA_gIVXeXjBx32MAXtEAQYISABEgIOA_D_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
My older family members wear black veils for funerals though I do not. But would still feel comfortable veiling in this.
Neckline might be a bit low for a well-endowed woman.