Maybe the Men's Wearhouse guy will know.
Yep. I'd go and spend some time trying things on. This may be antithetical to how men usually buy clothes.
You know, I just... I woke up, and I looked in the mirror, and I thought, hey, what's with all the sin? I need to change. I'm... I'm dirty. I'm, I'm bad with the... sex and the envy and that, that loud music us kids listen to nowadays.
Buffy ,'Lessons'
Natter 67: Overriding Vetoes
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, nail polish, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Dana - Jan 09, 2011 5:18:34 pm PST #15801 of 30001
I haven't trusted science since I saw the film "Flubber."
megan walker - Jan 09, 2011 5:20:19 pm PST #15802 of 30001
"What kind of magical sunshine and lollipop world do you live in? Because you need to be medicated."-SFist
Well, I always learned that you should wear conservative clothes in somber colors, but that black was reserved for those close to the deceased.
Of course, I've never really thought about it since I've never gone to a funeral and don't ever intend to.
Amy - Jan 09, 2011 5:21:00 pm PST #15803 of 30001
Because books.
I think a light enough taupe or olive would look really good on you, P-C.
megan walker - Jan 09, 2011 5:22:22 pm PST #15804 of 30001
"What kind of magical sunshine and lollipop world do you live in? Because you need to be medicated."-SFist
Clearly, I need to do P-C's colors.
Polter-Cow - Jan 09, 2011 5:23:20 pm PST #15805 of 30001
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
Do my what now?
DavidS - Jan 09, 2011 5:23:41 pm PST #15806 of 30001
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
§ ita § - Jan 09, 2011 5:23:53 pm PST #15807 of 30001
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
The only non-family funeral I've been to had most everyone in black. Lots and lots of people.
My family tends to bright colours.
Ginger - Jan 09, 2011 5:25:04 pm PST #15808 of 30001
"It didn't taste good. It tasted soooo horrible. It tasted like....a vodka martini." - Matilda
I like dark gray suits. I loathe taupe, but it's probably just me.
We have snowpocalypse. We got what looks like close to two inches in less than two hours, and it's snowing away.
Beverly - Jan 09, 2011 5:26:40 pm PST #15809 of 30001
Days shrink and grow cold, sunlight through leaves is my song. Winter is long.
A black suit looks either mafiosi or gummint. The taupe would look good on you. Or a nice charcoal with a subtle pinstripe. Navy's probably less versatile, but still nice.
sarameg - Jan 09, 2011 5:26:56 pm PST #15810 of 30001
I've worn black to funerals and weddings, but I'm a girl. I've also not worn black to a funeral and worn red to a wedding. A slinky sexy red dress.
I'm possibly not the person to ask. It also depends on the locale. Had some fun conversation about dress at lisah's wedding. No condemnation, just some folks being able to identify the locals vs out of towners by the outfits. Apparently, us Baltimoreans tend more to funky, though not exclusive.