Funerals are ceremonies in which the objective is to offer respect to the deceased. Sometimes it is unknown what or how the appropriate way to dress is, without realizing that not wearing the right clothes could be assumed as a lack of respect or disregard for the unfortunate occasion. The clothes vary if it is a man or a woman.
While a wake is also about a family gathering, it is not a cause for joy or celebration. On the contrary, it is a painful event that must be attended taking care of appearance, regardless of whether or not you are a direct relative of the deceased, which is why the image of both the men and women attending is important.
In gentlemen who wear a beard, it is recommended that they perform prior maintenance so that it appears neat and uniform or shave completely, if that is the case. As for women, the eyebrows are the point of facial observation; They must make sure that these are appropriate for the occasion. However, some women wear a skirt to go to the meeting; if the intention is not to wear pantyhose, then leg hair should also be concealed or stripped from the area.
For the girls who prefer to use this last garment or a dress, it should be noted that these must maintain a minimum length at the height of the knees and not have very striking seams. Pants should also not be figure-hugging; it is preferable that your cut is straight.
Unlike women’s clothing, men do not have the option of wearing shorts or other similar attire, as doing so is considered impolite. However, the guidelines for pants are applicable to both genders, always maintaining the reason for the dress.
Regardless of what women wear, they should remain conservative, that is, the blouses or dresses they wear to the funeral should not show exaggerated necklines; the protection of the skin is paramount. On the other hand, men should wear a dress shirt, accompanied by a tie. In both cases the jacket is optional.
The ideal shoes for this ceremony should be comfortable, since there are often walks that can quickly exhaust the feet. The use of feminine makeup and accessories should be simple.
The color we choose is one of the crucial factors to know that we are making good decisions. Although the traditional shade is black, this is not the only one that can be worn. Shades of grey, purple, Nazarene, navy blue or olive green are also applicable. The key to this is that they are somber and opaque tones. Prints are best saved for another occasion.
Everything in life has its moment and in these situations what should stand out is the fervor that is felt for the deceased and his family, knowing that it is not a pleasant situation but one of despair and how we dress will tell others how we feel.