Can you tell me if this outfit is appropriate for my Grandfather's funeral?

[Carpe Diem]

http://www.coldwatercreek.com/Products/Product.aspx?productid=39645&ensembleid=45580

I hope this works right. I don't know about the cropped pants. We just were dumped on with a ton of snow. I could just buy the jacket and wear with black cords. If I wear the cropped pants what type of shoes would I wear?

I need to order by 2 pm EST. Thanks for anyone who has time to look and give their input.

[Ellie]

Well, it's probably just me, but I would wear a dress, a dark, conservative dress.

I like the outfit overall, but *I* wouldn't wear it to a funeral. I just think that there are some things in life that still should be more formal.

[Carpe Diem]

Yes this is for my grandfather's funeral. Thank you for your reply. I don't want to make a mistake in choosing what to wear. I just don't have many clothing options and I don't look good or feel comfortable in most types of dresses. I will keep looking. I need to find something for my whole family and I just don't know what to wear or buy. On top of being a big fat blimp my feet won't fit into shoes that would go with a dress. Off to go cry.

[abbeyej]

At my grandmother's funeral recently, nice slacks were the norm -- even among her friends (in their 70s and 80s). I was actually one of only a few in a dress.

I wouldn't do cropped pants this time of year, especially if it's cold out, but I think you will be fine in dark dress slacks and a subdued blouse and jacket.

[Karen sn]

Honey - it's a beautiful outfit.
Classy - conservative.
GET IT.
I don't think anyone would judge you in this! And any judges at a funeral can kiss off.
If you ever go to mine - flip flops are required.

[Carpe Diem]

Thank you.

[OnTheBrink]

I think it's lovely and if the pants are cropped, wear high-healed boots with it.

[Mom2legomaniacs]

To my grandmother's funeral, most wore pants. My sister wore dark gray pants and a simple turtleneck sweater. My aunts, mother, and cousins all did the same. I wore a brown suede like top/jacket thing with a long paisley brown skirt. I would have worn pants except that I wore the ones I would have wanted to wear the previous day. I was really sick at the funeral and did not have presence of mind to pack well. Pants are just fine.

I love the outfit you posted above. If you are concerned about the cropped pants, what about a long black skirt with the top part or longer black pants with it? I think it is fine!

[WTMindy]

I think it is a very appropriate outfit, very classy!!

I'm sorry about your grandfather!

[abbeyej]

Can someone link me to a photo of what would be appropriate?

I think what you linked is lovely. Personally I'd wear the top with long pants or a long black skirt however, instead of cropped pants.

I'm so sorry about the loss of your grandfather.

[Denise in IN]

I'm so sorry for your loss, Carpe Diem.

I think the jacket is very nice. I'm not sure about cropped pants, but I think it would be fine with nice black pants.

[Whisperlily]

It is very classy, nice, and appropriate. Wear it with the black cords you mentioned, (since the weather is cold) and it is perfect.

I'm so very sorry for your loss. Go ahead and cry.

Don't think twice about the outfit, it sounds just right for you.

[cin]

I think it would be beautiful.

[RoughCollie]

I think the outfit you chose is appropriate. Some folks wore jeans to my father's funeral. The people in their 20s really surprised me with their casual approach. The relatives, including me, wore dark colored pants with a sweater or matching jacket.

I was surprised when my family told me that I could wear pants to a funeral. Times have changed. Lucky for me, because I am too fat to look good in a dress.

So wear whatever you feel comfortable wearing.

I'm sorry for your loss.

[Carpe Diem]

http://www.coldwatercreek.com/Products/Product.aspx?productid=39597&ensembleid=45733

Thank you to EVERYONE who has replied. Thank you for your condolences (sp?).

Would this black jacket be a better choice? With my black cords. Or would the first one be better? I've looked at dresses and I know I will look hideous. So, I have to do pants.

[RoughCollie]

The first jacket has to be hand washed. The second jacket can be washed in the machine.

That would be my choice, then -- the 2nd one. I'd get a lot more use out of it later.

RC

[Denise in IN]

I think the first jacket is a bit dressier, but either would be just fine. So get the one you like best!

[Whisperlily]

I think the first jacket is a bit dressier, but either would be just fine. So get the one you like best!

:iagree:

[Carpe Diem]

Thank you everyone for being the person I needed to talk to about this dilemma.

I did purchase the jacket I listed first. I hope it looks nice and is worth the money.

Thank you for helping me.

[momofkhm]

I would do long pants of some kind. Here in NC, dress pants. If you are dealing with snow, cord would be fine.

[*anj*]

Another late poster here! I was giung to tell you that I love the first one. I wouldn't care about the cropped pants, either. OTH, I wear them year round! :001_huh: