A woman who wore a revealing fishnet dress to her grandfather’s funeral because “if you have got it, flaunt it” was met with criticism on the internet.
Society has become more accepting of a variety of fashion styles over the years. Today’s outfits are more transparent than ever.
To keep the occasion solemn, certain clothing types are only suitable for special occasions. These events are usually attended by people wearing smart casual clothing.
A woman wearing a fishnet dress to her grandfather’s funeral. A young woman posted photos on social media of herself in a more revealing outfit for her grandfather’s internment.
Still, a young woman chose to wear a revealing outfit to her grandfather’s internment and posted photos of herself on social media. She wrote:
“Tho it’s a sad day I have the right to dress how I feel and tbh if you have got it to flaunt it? Exactly, plus if my grandfather were still alive I know he’d approve [sic].”
Posing before a window with one hand on her head, the woman dressed in a very short body-hugging black fishnet dress and thigh-high boots.
A man attending a funeral holding his hands together. Although the original post was posted on Facebook, someone shared it on Reddit.
Although originally posted on Facebook, someone shared the post on Reddit. The original post contained a comment by someone who wanted to call out the girl. He wrote:
“[…] People are there to pay respects to your grandfather and do you really feel good about making them uncomfortable when it’s already a really terrible occasion?”
The woman replied to the comment, saying that the day was not about how other people felt, so it did not matter. She also asked the commenter why they were making such a comment, even though they had never met.
A woman in a fishnet skirt at her grandfather’s funeral. Like the Facebook post, many on Reddit had the exact comment on the woman’s outfit and claimed it was illogical for her to not care about what others thought, yet post about her outfit online.
Like the Facebook post, many on Reddit had the exact comment on the woman’s outfit and claimed it was illogical for her to not care about what others thought, yet post about her outfit online.
Respecting the grieving family requires that you wear smart, respectful clothes.
Others laughed and made light of it. “You never know when you’re going to find an eligible bachelor at your grandpa’s funeral. Gotta come prepared,” one person quipped.
Screenshot of the comments on a Reddit viral post. Funerals are among the saddest events that bring people together to mourn and respect the deceased and their families.
Funerals are among the saddest events that bring people together to mourn and respect the deceased and their families. When attending a funeral, it is important that you show empathy.
Color choice is one of the most important things to think about when attending a funeral. Black is the most popular choice of clothing. However, it’s possible to wear other dark colors.
Choosing smart and respectful clothing is also a consideration to show respect to the grieving family. You should avoid wearing revealing clothing elsewhere.
Wearing jewelry is also accepted. However, it is best to keep it to a minimum and leave the flashy accessories at home. Aside from clothes, it is important to be polite.