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Is it bad manners to attend a funeral bare-legged in hot weather?

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Lathyrus Sat 27-Aug-22 16:31:13

I went to one last week where both men and women were wearing shorts and t shirts. The relatives did say formal dress wasn’t necessary but I admit I was taken aback.

I didn’t wear tights though?

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Yammy Sat 27-Aug-22 16:24:38

No it's not bad manners just old fashioned.You will barely see your legs.

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Concordia Sat 27-Aug-22 16:19:55

I wouldn't be wearing tights. (But then, I never do. Horrid things).

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Patsy70 Sat 27-Aug-22 16:13:04

Not at all Dempie55. I recently wore a midi dress to a funeral with bare legs, and didn’t feel awkward in the least. I hate tights too!

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Nannagarra Sat 27-Aug-22 15:34:50

If I saw you without tights at a funeral I wouldn’t think anything was wrong. Your outfit is traditional and respectful. Why worry and suffer the heat?
Goodness, I’ve seen men in the football kit favoured by the deceased.

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AGAA4 Sat 27-Aug-22 15:33:04

It's fine to have bare legs on a hot day even at a funeral.

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Barmeyoldbat Sat 27-Aug-22 15:29:55

No is the simple answer

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BlueBelle Sat 27-Aug-22 15:14:05

Of course not who on earth will be looking at your legs

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Greenfinch Sat 27-Aug-22 15:11:40

I don’t think it is bad manners at all. I am going to a funeral on Tuesday in SE England and will certainly not be wearing tights. I will wear a black top,a black and white skirt and black sandals.

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Dempie55 Sat 27-Aug-22 15:05:23

I need a quick response on this one (because I might have to nip out to buy tights!) I will be attending a funeral at a crematorium in SE England next week, and the weather forecast is HOT.

I will be wearing a black midi dress and low-heeled black shoes. (No coat or jacket) I hate tights at the best of times, and in hot weather, yuck. But I can hear my mother's voice in my ear...."And did you see that one with the bare legs - at a FUNERAL!" I admit I tutted when Megan Markle showed up at Royal events with no hosiery, am I now a hypocrite? Would you wear tights as a point of etiquette?

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