3 Colors You Should Never Wear to a Funeral: A Matter of Respect and Sensitivity

precisely why bright red can sometimes feel out of place at a funeral.

At a service where mourners are traditionally dressed in black, gray, navy, or other muted colors, a vivid red dress, suit, jacket, or shirt may immediately stand out.

And at a funeral, drawing attention to yourself is generally not the goal.

Why bright red can be distracting

Imagine a quiet room filled with people wearing subdued colors.

Then someone walks in wearing a bright scarlet outfit.

Even if the person has absolutely no intention of being disrespectful,

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