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4allweknow Fri 20-May-22 10:22:49

Dear Daughter died 2019. For the funeral and as per her wishes I bought an outfit I considered she would approve of. DH died last week and his wishes basically the same as DD. The outfit was for me quite expensive and has not been worn since. Would it be considered insensitive to wear the exact same out to DHs funeral.

Visgir1 Fri 20-May-22 12:57:43

Agree, so sorry for your loss. flowers

Rosie51 Fri 20-May-22 12:56:04

I think it would be in keeping with what I suspect they'd both want. My condolences on your losses, so very hard for you flowers

Wheniwasyourage Fri 20-May-22 12:55:13

How very sad, 4allweknow. I agree that it would be a lovely gesture for you to wear the same outfit. My condolences to you. flowers

Grannybags Fri 20-May-22 12:54:42

I agree with everyone else. Perfectly acceptable to wear the same outfit flowers

SueDonim Fri 20-May-22 12:49:50

I’m so sorry for your terrible losses, 4allweknow. Life is rotten at times. flowers

Wearing the same outfit sounds a perfect solution and I’m sure both your dd and Dh would approve.

pandapatch Fri 20-May-22 12:35:35

Totally agree, please accept my sincere condolences

Kim19 Fri 20-May-22 11:55:53

A perfect plan and somewhat unites you all which is emotionally beautiful. ?

Caleo Fri 20-May-22 11:53:49

4allwe know, I send you my condolences and hope you continue to manage these sad events so well.

Nanna58 Fri 20-May-22 11:53:30

I agree that wearing the same outfit would ba a little link to your daughter. So, so sorry for your losses x

Aveline Fri 20-May-22 11:28:53

It would certainly be appropriate if you feel comfortable wearing it.

Germanshepherdsmum Fri 20-May-22 11:28:20

I’m so sorry. Yes, definitely wear the outfit. As others have said, it’s a link to both of them.?

Namsnanny Fri 20-May-22 11:25:42

I think it would be more than acceptable to wear the same outfit 4allweknow for lots of reasons.
If it were me, I would feel as if I had a little connection with my daughter
I'm sure she would have wanted to share and support you had she been able to
Heart felt condolences flowers

Grandmadinosaur Fri 20-May-22 11:22:39

Sending my condolences to you. On this sad time for you I would say you are entitled to wear whatever you wish ?

Luckygirl3 Fri 20-May-22 11:11:58

Sending condolences - I think it would be entirely fine to wear the same outfit, as long as it is one you feel comfortable in.

Blossoming Fri 20-May-22 11:09:18

It is definitely appropriate, so sorry for your loss.

Doodledog Fri 20-May-22 11:07:32

Another vote for 'perfectly appropriate' from me.

I'm so sorry for your losses, 4allweknow, and hope the day goes as well as these things can. flowers

Jaxjacky Fri 20-May-22 11:03:05

It will provide a poignant link 4allweknow my condolences ?

Vintagejazz Fri 20-May-22 11:00:56

I think it would be perfectly appropriate.

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Madgran77 Fri 20-May-22 11:00:56

So sorry about your bereavements flowers

To me wearing the outfit is appropriate x

Greenfinch Fri 20-May-22 11:00:10

I think it is one of the nicest things you could do. Thinking of you at this sad time.

Patsy70 Fri 20-May-22 10:55:18

Such a sad time for you. I think you should wear the same outfit, 4allweknow. flowers

Squiffy Fri 20-May-22 10:48:31

I think you should wear it, too. If you want to make it a little different, perhaps you could add a silky scarf or brooch? flowers

Granny23 Fri 20-May-22 10:39:12

I should think that most of us have a sombre outfit that we keep mainly for funerals - just as most men have a dark suit, white shirt and black tie. Nowadays there is often a request for a favourite colour, or simply something bright to be worn, which can be the usual outfit + a bright blouse or bold scarf.

crazyH Fri 20-May-22 10:38:54

How sad for you - my condolences to you 4allweknow. - wear the same outfit - flowers

Yammy Fri 20-May-22 10:37:09

My condolences on your sad loss. It would be a tribute to them both if you wore the same outfit I'm sure your DH would have approved when he saw you in it. Wear it you might never feel like wearing it again but it is a small remembrance of them both.flowers