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16. I lean toward navy or black at funerals

Tue Apr 18, 2023, 09:53 AM

Apr 2023

but the dress code seems to be gone, and I realized a while ago that no one is looking at me anyway so I just look as clean and presentable as I can.

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Ladies, I need your input. What's appropriate for a 70-ish, [View all] raccoon Apr 2023 OP

I'd go with something dark. Maybe simple dress, or Phoenix61 Apr 2023 #1

I am no fashion person but something quiet is always appropriate. Srkdqltr Apr 2023 #2

Earth colors? (channeling my mother the artist ) Tetrachloride Apr 2023 #3

Black and/or navy blue. Sanity Claws Apr 2023 #4

My family wore red ggma Apr 2023 #20

Dark, understated. Ocelot II Apr 2023 #6

Is there a dress code for anything anymore? CrispyQ Apr 2023 #7

Black or navy is what I wear. I have slacks, dresses livetohike Apr 2023 #10

I'm not a lady, but I suggest black. WhiteTara Apr 2023 #11

I usually wear my Alliepoo Apr 2023 #12

In my community, this! Celebration! Graduation from this life's lessons! Higherarky Apr 2023 #21

I lean toward navy or black at funerals Lulu KC Apr 2023 #16

Wear what you want. Dead person doesn't care. LakeArenal Apr 2023 #17

when I visit my home town, I always pack a pair of black yellowdogintexas Apr 2023 #18

... Faux pas Apr 2023 #22