| You have been asked to give a eulogy speech; it | | | | blue jeans and wear a shirt or blouse with them |
| is written and now it is time to take care of all | | | | that has both collar and sleeves. |
| the other details...like what to wear to a funeral. | | | | Tight fitting. |
| For those of us that are clothes horses we take | | | | When you are up in front of a group of people |
| a great deal of time and thought to what we are | | | | speaking there are several factors to take into |
| going to wear anywhere and everywhere that | | | | account: |
| we go. But for others the thought may not come | | | | Can you move without ripping or the buttons |
| up until the last moment. | | | | popping? |
| Whether you want to know what to wear to a | | | | Are people focusing on your words or on your |
| funeral because you are the person presenting a | | | | clothing or exposed body parts? |
| eulogy speech or just because you are attending | | | | Do you have freedom of movement? |
| and wondering what would be right, I have some | | | | A maxim to remember is that you are there to |
| clothes advice for you. | | | | give honor to the deceased and not to show off |
| If you haven't been to a funeral before and have | | | | yourself. |
| only read books and seen movies in which people | | | | Suits for both men and women are a good choice |
| dress only in black then I especially have news for | | | | especially if you are giving a eulogy speech but if |
| you. Black is not the required color to wear | | | | you grew out of your suit several years ago ditch |
| anymore. You can wear any solid color that you | | | | the suit and wear something that fits you |
| want. You may think twice about hot pink or any | | | | properly. |
| bright color however because the emphasis is on | | | | Men look good in ties in my opinion but it isn't a |
| celebrating the life instead of simply mourning the | | | | necessity. My husband has banned ties from his |
| death. | | | | life since he retired from his management job. A |
| Clothes that are frowned upon include bright and | | | | tie is never what he would wear to a funeral or |
| flamboyant prints (what you would wear on a | | | | any other place for that matter! |
| beach in Hawaii is not what to wear to a funeral) | | | | The bottom line to the question what to wear to |
| especially if you are the one giving a eulogy | | | | a funeral is to wear a simple, well fitting top that |
| speech. | | | | doesn't show too much skin and a well-fitting pair |
| Here is a list of clothing to avoid: | | | | of slacks. Women can wear a dress or skirt that |
| T shirts | | | | is of classic length and design. You can wear |
| Muscle shirts | | | | colors that are moderate in color. |
| Mini skirts | | | | Be sure your clothing is fresh from the cleaners |
| Gaps in clothing (regardless of how cute your belly | | | | and is well-pressed. Remember you are going to |
| button is!) | | | | pay your respects to the deceased and to the |
| Ripped or torn clothing (regardless of how much it | | | | family and friends left behind. You want them all |
| cost you to buy it that way!) | | | | to know that you thought enough of them to |
| Blue jeans - unless you have no other clothes to | | | | dress nicely. |
| your name. Be sure they are your Sunday best | | | | |