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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.
I think a light enough taupe or olive would look really good on you, P-C.
Clearly, I need to do P-C's colors.
Do my what now?
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.
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.
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.
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.
In the costume world, a 2 button suit means "I am an FBI agent." A three or four button suit means "I am evil or a priest or both."
ETA or, as Beverly says, Mafia. Although that is mostly with a black shirt and white tie :)