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The model wears the dress simply styled, allowing the architectural construction to take centre stage

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You can dress it up, dress it down and rely on it for most events

Women dont have to wear a long dress (etiquette specialists Debrett's say knee-length cocktail frocks are fine) but you should definitely go more fancy than what youd wear on a regular night out

Thinking about coverage for the ceremony specifically is wise, and our advice on accessorizing a wedding guest look covers wraps and layers that add coverage gracefully

(In addition, consider if the funeral will happen mostly inside or outside.) The Culture of the Family Many cultures and faiths have specific procedures for funerals