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Britney Spears should hit the mall one more time to find an appropriate outfit for this funeral.<\/p><\/div>\n

The fastest way to give offense at a funeral is to wear something inappropriate, and guidelines of what not to wear to a funeral often outline the most obvious funeral attire no-nos. Things like excessively short skirts, shorts, flip flops, casual jeans, or clothes that are dirty or torn are all commonly avoided—and with good reason. Anything that belongs at a beach or in a nightclub isn’t right for the formal and somber setting of a funeral.<\/p>\n

While most of us can be expected to avoid the more obvious funeral attire pitfalls, there are also more subtle fashion choices you should avoid. Follow our what not to wear to a funeral guide below to ensure that you present yourself in a way that is respectful and appropriate for the day.<\/p>\n

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Length of Skirts, Shorts, Shirts<\/strong>
\nA funeral isn’t the right place to show too much skin. Even in cases where the deceased was young or a lover of fashion, the default should always be toward modesty.<\/p>\n

Women’s skirts and dresses should hit at least the knee. It is okay to wear form-fitting dresses (a business-casual dress is considered a classy thing to wear to a funeral) as long as they have an appropriate length to make up for the tighter fit.<\/p>\n

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Although most of us should avoid wearing shorts at a funeral, the weather might compel you to opt for something lighter than pants (and elegant walking shorts can look quite nice). Before you wear shorts, however, put your hands at your side. The fabric should extend lower than your fingertips.<\/p>\n

Sleeveless dresses and blouses (for women) and short-sleeved shirts (for men) are acceptable as long as you aren’t showing too much skin elsewhere. If your skirt is pushing the boundaries of appropriate, make up for the length by covering your arms and ensuring you don’t show too much cleavage.<\/p>\n

Fabric Choices for Funeral Clothes<\/strong>
\nWhere you live and the time of year will determine the best fabrics for funerals. Warm climates and summer weather require lighter silks and flowing fabrics. Funerals in cold weather are often best served with thick polyester or wool.<\/p>\n

Regardless of weather, avoid fabrics that have excessive stretch to them. Jeggings and\/or leggings, yoga pants, spandex, Lycra and other stretchy materials are almost always at the top of a what not to wear to a funeral list.
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\nAnd while most of us know to stick to colors like black, grey, navy blue, and beige, it’s also a good idea to avoid fabrics with:<\/p>\n