A funeral is one of those situations in each of our lives in which we often do not think about what to wear. In the face of the tragedy of the death of a loved one, collecting appropriate wardrobe items for this ceremony becomes secondary. This is natural and understandable behavior. However, it is worth noting that proper dressing for a funeral can also play a significant role. Presence at a funeral is part of a tribute we pay to the deceased person on the day of the funeral. It is also an expression of respect towards her/his family members.
Therefore, it is worth considering a few tips in this regard, including: stylists. It turns out that some people make a certain stylistic mistake, which in the eyes of many people may be interpreted as a faux-pas. It’s about the color of a men’s shirt matched to a suit. A video about it was published on Instagram by Aleksandra Pakuła, who educates about etiquette and general rules of elegance.
Gentlemen, do not wear black shirts to a funeral
– says the expert in the mentioned film. – A black shirt is a completely casual, everyday shirt. It is not suitable for such a solemn occasion, for such a solemn ceremony as a funeral. You should wear a white shirt to a funeral, advises a clothing specialist. Indeed, there are several basic rules of savoir-vivre according to which men should choose their outfit for an event such as a funeral.
How should a man dress for a funeral? The classic and most frequently chosen styling elements are, of course, a suit, the above-mentioned shirt, a tie and accessories (e.g. a watch), and depending on the weather conditions – also a coat or jacket.
How to dress for a funeral? Here are some rules for men:
- Suit. According to stylists, when choosing, you can take into account, among others: weather criterion. We can choose, for example, a woolen or light suit. If we don’t have a suit, the basics are elegant, dark trousers and a jacket.
- Shirt. The best choice is a white shirt, which should be properly fitted to your figure.
- Tie. This element of clothing should be in subdued colors and should create a coherent outfit with the rest of the outfit. The best choice will be dark and solid patterns.
- Shoes. It should be elegant, dark and polished footwear.
- Socks. Although it may seem funny, savoir-vivre also mentions the type of socks suitable for an occasion such as a funeral. It should cover your legs while sitting (when the trouser legs automatically pull up a little). Moreover, they should match the color of the trousers (white ones are out of the question).
All accessories and jewelry should also be subdued and discreet. If it’s cold, your outerwear should also be elegant and preferably dark in color.
A black shirt for a funeral? The expert explains why this is a mistake. Internet users: “A valuable lesson”
It turns out, however, that not everyone agrees with the principle presented by the expert. Some people said that a white shirt is not an appropriate solution for such a ceremony. “White for a funeral? It’s a pity that there was no justification why, because most people will perceive the color white at a funeral negatively and may resent the person who came wearing it,” noted one of the people commenting on the film.
“I don’t entirely agree. If someone is in mourning, they’re really not in the mood for white shirts. It’s an American custom. I think a black shirt with a tie and a suit also looks elegant.” “What if I don’t have anything other than black?” – other Internet users asked. But some found the specialist’s advice useful.
This is a very valuable lesson! Most men wear a black shirt to funerals, that’s my impression
I don’t like men in black shirts at funerals. Where did this even come from?
– we read in selected entries.
ADVICE! If you don’t particularly like a white shirt, no worries. To still stick to the rules of savoir-vivre and at the same time not force yourself to wear clothes that do not suit you, you can choose a blue shirt for a funeral. Aleksandra Pakuła also recommended such an alternative.
Source: Gazeta
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