Is it okay to wear a dress that shows my knees to a funeral?

I'm about to go to a funeral and I have very few things that are conservative. I found a black dress that's high collar and not figure fitting. I had to add a black wide belt to it to add shape because it looked like I was swimming in it. It also has a little black sequin flower on it. But it ends just above my knees. Is that okay?

Is it okay to wear a dress that shows my knees to a funeral?
Yes, it will be fine.
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Reply:Perfect! Maybe wear dark colored nylons with your dress.
Reply:Sure :)
Reply:Yes, it is okay to wear a dress above the knees to a funeral. You would not want to wear a mini skirt or something you would wear to a night club. What you described sounds fine. No one would be expecting you to purchase a new dress for a funera.
Reply:It is absolutely Ok to wear a dress slightly above the knee to a funeral. It is even acceptable these days to wear colours, not just black. Personally I wouldn't wear anything really bright. Shocking pink for example might give the impression that you're delighted the deceased party has departed. Even if you are, it wouldn't be wise to advertise the fact, because it could cause distress to other mourners.
Reply:It is ok to wear a dress above the knee and it is also all right not to wear black at a funeral. When I die, I do not want people all dress in dull back.... I want them dress in something beautiful.... A way to show me that my life was beautiful in many ways..... So if you wear the black it is ok if it is short and above the knees, or try mixing something with it to give it a little color.... To give your friend or family member the beauty of their life.....
Reply:I think that at a funeral..if people are looking at your dress length they are not there for the correct reason. Go. It's your time of closure...time to say goodbye to someone. It's not about knees :)
Reply:Maybe your conscience is bothering you to let you know that you need to start buying more conservative clothing.


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Reply:It doesn't matter how short or long the dress is. If you are a man it will still look funny, black wide belt or not.





If you're a woman you'll look fine in whatever you choose as long as you're not flashing everyone.





My Condolences.
Reply:Yes, that sounds like it should be fine. I'm glad you are sensitive to that, I have seen people wear some pretty trashy stuff to funerals.
Reply:Maybe if it's cold enough also wear a pair of tights/pantyhose so at least your legs are covered?


It might look a bit odd depending on the type of dress but if you're really worried you can even try opaque black pantyhose.





Even so, my little black dress is above the knees and I've worn it to an orthodox funeral before!


So you should be perfectly fine, I wouldn't worry about it.
Reply:Yes, that is fine.
Reply:As long as it isnt to far above the knee. About 30 years ago it was considered rude to show to much leg or cleavage at a funeral. But today it should be fine, I would just say dont show up looking like your getting ready to go dancing.
Reply:yes...who cares.
Reply:You're taking the time and effort to show up and show respect; if people "complain" because they can see your knees...what the hell are they doing there anyway?





You'll be fine...jus' don't get too liqueured up or you'll be showing more than your knees.
Reply:Yes, that is fine!
Reply:I say if you show a little T%26amp;A it will take everyones mind off of the dead guy in the corner!
Reply:20 cm above the knee will be well appreciated. Give the restless spirits a peep.