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Anyone want to help me shop?
A MSgt in H's squadron unexpectedly passed away due to a motorcycle accident this past weekend and the service is this Sat. He left behind a wife and two young children. They're asking everyone, including family, from the squadron to attend.
Problem? I've been to one funeral in my life when I was 17 and it was for one of my best friends (J). His dad asked everyone to wear jeans and one of his favorite clothing brands for a top because that's what he thought J would have wanted.
Obviously H will be in full service blues, but I'm lost. I know (well think) I need to wear black? Does it need to be a dress or will slacks work? I either need a dress or shirt that has a high neck line (up to collar bone) to cover my tattoos.
Also as cheap as possible and something I can pick up at a store. FWIW I live in a big city so I can get to most stores in a 20 minute time frame.
Re: Anyone want to help me shop?
I've only been to a handful of funerals, but generally I wore black slacks and a nice top (that isn't bright).
So, if you have a pair of black/dark navy slacks already, I'd wear those, along with a top that covers your tatoos.
I have a 3/4 sleeve black wrap dress that's my go-to for funerals. Something like this would be good:
http://www.target.com/p/Merona-Womens-Side-Tab-Ponte-Dress-Assorted-Colors/-/A-13877291#?lnk=sc_qi_detailbutton
I've been to two memorials and one burial in the last year. All were military. H was in cammies for the memorial (it was during the duty day in the base chapel) and dress blue alphas for the burial. The second memorial H was gone, and I can't tell you what the men were wearing.
I wore http://www.target.com/p/Merona-Petites-Easy-Care-Easy-Wear-Dress-w-Front-Tie-Black/-/A-13348961#?lnk=sc_qi_
for all three. Simple, classic, no real fashion detailing. I wore office appropriate black heels. The other wives at the first memorial and burial were wearing black mini-dresses and platform tramp shoes. They later changed into super AW t-shirts with the Marine's name on them. I knew then we wouldn't be friends.
ETA: I took H with me to pick it out, since it was his coworker that had passed away. Can you take your H to Target/Kohl's/etc. with you?
Thanks guys! I can take him, but he'll be more clueless than me.
I'll just look around and see what is out there.