It is one of the most difficult to compose outfits. Here are our tips for dressing at a burial.
Generally, the most important when one goes to funeral, whether it is A Jewish burial,, Muslim,, Christian,, atheist Or otherthat’s to opt for a sober outfit. Clothes that are not noticed and that respect the deceased as well as his loved ones.
It all depends on the degree of heat. In the springyou can put on a light coat on a dress, a skirt or united pants. In the middle of summerif the jacket is unthinkable, opt for a fluid blouse, a three -quarter or short sleeve top. On the other hand, avoid the tank top and the mini, it is generally recommended to adopt an outfit that covers the shoulders, the neckline and descends to the knees. On the feet, closed shoes are the most indicated. Moccasins, derbies or ballerinas, for example.
You have the choice. A dress and a vest or a skirt and a shirt with tights, a pants tailor on a cashmere sweater, dark jeans and a blazer jacket … Above, put on A hot coat : a coat or a straight and long coat. Sports parkas and down jackets are not ideal for funeral. For shoes, choose models that will keep your feet warm, especially if the ceremony takes place outside.
To stay dry from one end of the ceremony, plan an umbrella of the same color as your outfit And shoes that are not afraid of water, in leather or in an equivalent vegan material.
What colors to avoid during a burial?
It is Anne of Brittany that we should Black to burials. When in 1495 she lost her first child, she decided that Everyone will be dressed in black for the ceremony While so far, the queens wore white and the men of purple. French royalty followed the pace and black on him becomes the stitched color of royal burials. Then you have to wait until the end of the 18th centuryth century for this practice to spread throughout Europe. Since then, the dark colors have been the most worn during burial: anthracite gray, navy blue, brown … Flashys tones are generally prohibited, just like prints. The sobriety of the united fabrics is more suitable for this kind of ceremony.
But this dress code does not have to be around the world. In some countries, it is even possible to bring white to a burial. This color symbolizes the life that continues and pays homage to the deceased joy of life. Be careful, however: find out about loved ones before choosing a white outfit for a burial.
