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A celebration of life is a joyful event where family and friends come together to reminisce and honor the life of their loved one who recently passed. Unlike the somber formality of funerals, a celebration of life is typically more casual, where laughter and colorful attire are encouraged. Knowing what to wear to a celebration of life can be difficult, as the event can be held at a family member’s home, a banquet hall, or outdoors. To help, we put together outfit recommendations for men and women, along with considerations to take when planning your outfit.
Things You Should Know
- For women, wear a dress or slacks with heels to a formal event or jeans and a blouse with flats to a casual event.
- For men, wear a button down, nice trousers, and dress shoes to a formal event or jeans, a polo, and sneakers to a casual event.
- Follow the family’s dress code and tone of the event.
- Avoid distracting and overly casual clothing, such as neon colors and flip-flops.
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QuestionWhat should a girl wear to a celebration of life?Elle MonusElle Monus is an Image Consultant and the Co-Founder of True Image Group. With over 11 years of fashion industry experience, she specializes in holistic approaches to branding, size-inclusive image consulting, and personal styling. Additionally, Elle has had the opportunity to work on several New York Fashion Week shows and has been featured in multiple media outlets, such as Racked.
Image ConsultantA sweater dress with ankle boots could be a good option, as well as a mid-length T-shirt dress paired with a blazer.
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