dior dress black Vintage John Galliano for Christian Silk Chiffon Bias-cut Evening Gown. the Gown Features a Swoop Neckline and Low, Draped Back sleeved dress has a refined silhouette Christian Dior By John Galliano

Material: Bandage

(I also wrote our guide to the best shapewear, so I have some ideas about what to wear underneath all these LBDs.) For the 2025 edition of this guide: I researched 111 dresses and chose 23 to test in person

While these fundamental tips provide a foundation for curating your wardrobe, there's a lot more to learn about what to wear to a funeral so that you appear classy and compassionate

Size: 00-24

Floor length gown with ruffle tulle skirt

(Read: no skintight, above-the-knee numbers!) This can often be achieved by simply adding a sweater or jacket to your dress, but as a rule of thumb, if you're look conjures comparisons to Audrey Hepburn, you've nailed it