What to wear to funeral if you dont own a suit?

zegna said:
You don't own a suit?
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You heard about that crazy new idea, where you think before you say something?
Give it a go, and I hope it works out for you :)


OP, whoever has passed on just wants you there, it's not supposed to be a fashion show.
I'm going with Togas for my bash
 
Black or dark trousers and a white shirt is fine. Personally I'd also add a black tie. But regardless, as long as you wear something toned down then I'd say that the clothes aren't that important and simply being there to pay respects is the important factor.
 
I really can't understand how in 19 years of adult life you can have not been to a job interview or wedding. Let alone what most people wear suits to casually like big birthdays, anniversaries etc.

Go buy a (cheap) suit!
 
I have had this issue myself, i got a suit from asda less than £25. Sounds like it is just the jacket you need.

May be worth a shot, I know you said you were skint but think about if not having a suit jacket would make you self conscious.

If you cannot stretch to that then what you have said is fine, though wear a dark coat if you have one. a tie if you have one.

As long as you don't rock up in something totally inappropriate it will be fine, also my condolences.
 
You can buy an adequate suit with the required tailoring for £200-250.

I don't understand how this isn't an attire you've needed until now, given you're 37?!

Sorry for loss, if they were close.
 
When Russinating, Manbatius and Zenga die,
I'm turning up at their funeral in full on YMCA leather man gear and pretend to be their secret lover :)





Tactless numpties :rolleyes:


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Russinating, zegna, I think it's pretty clear to anyone with a brain cell reading this thread that he doesn't have a suit. The thread wouldn't exist otherwise nor would the OP have stated that he has never needed a suit.

OP you'll be fine in black trousers, a shirt and tie.
 
Wear what you think is appropriate, **** what others may think. It's not a fashion parade.
 
No-one will mind what you wear on the day it's the fact you cared enough to attend that matters.
 
zegna said:
You don't own a suit?
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Russinating said:
I really can't understand how in 19 years of adult life you can have not been to a job interview or wedding. Let alone what most people wear suits to casually like big birthdays, anniversaries etc.

Go buy a (cheap) suit!
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I'm 36 and I don't own a normal suit (I do own a dinner suit but that's for a very specific purpose).

Been to plenty of weddings and funerals and never felt the need to wear a suit. Same with the few interviews I've had in my career - shirt and tie have always been sufficient.

The only time I've worn a normal suit was to my own wedding - and it was rented for the day.
 
bitslice said:
Tactless numpties :rolleyes:
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How are what we saying compared to others tactless, exactly?

Em3bbs said:
Russinating, zegna, I think it's pretty clear to anyone with a brain cell reading this thread that he doesn't have a suit. The thread wouldn't exist otherwise nor would the OP have stated that he has never needed a suit.
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If you actually read the OP as opposed to the title you'll see that he's asking if it's ok to go to a funeral without a suit. You obviously can't read between the lines, so I'll spell it out clearer: no, I do not believe it's ok to turn up at a wedding without a suit, given the relative cost and occasion. Go and buy one.

:rolleyes:

/out
 
I'd say that's fine, no one is going to be saying 'I can't believe he didn't wear a jacket'.

If you're worried about it, hire a jacket/suit. Job done.
 
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