What should you not wear to a funeral?
What should you not wear to a funeral? Resist wearing bright colors or wild prints. Avoid dressing in casual clothing, such as athletic wear, tank tops, or shorts. Skip the flip-flops, tennis shoes, sneakers, or boat shoes. Remove the neon necktie, purse, or accessory.
Why is red disrespectful at a funeral?
“Wearing red is often seen as disrespectful because the colour is bold, stands out, can be distracting and takes on a look of festivity rather than sadness.
What happens if you wear red at a funeral?
If you show up to a funeral with a standard dress code in a bright red dress it would be seen as breaking a major funeral etiquette rule. If you made that choice because you had a personal problem with the deceased or one of their family members, it would be considered inflammatory.
Is it rude to wear makeup to a funeral?
Foundation, a bit of blush and black eyeliner should suffice. Avoid bright lipstick, if any at all. As with clothing, you’re makeup should not make you stand out. Jewelry is fine as long as it is kept to a minimum!
