Buddhist Formal Wear?

BuckeyeBushHippie

I recently learned about colors in buddhism and noticed something. At formal events like funerals and weddings people always wear black. Assuming what i learned was right black is the last thing i would want to wear to such an occasion. It seems i should be waring yellow but there are 2 problems with that. The first is not many people sell yellow suits. The other one is going to a wedding, funeral, and things like that in a yellow suit makes you look like a jackass. So far the best solution i can think of is to wear traditional eastern clothes that are the right color. What do you think? Was i miss educated or is my wardrobe about to get some new friends?

And no i don't mean things like fancy restaurants and visiting family. For that I'll just wear a dress shirt and some nice pants.

Talisman

I missed the point.

zidangus

What you wear depends on the culture of the country you are in, for instance in Thailand for a traditional Thai wedding not many people wear black, whereas in somewhere like Japan this might not be the case

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Takuan

Yeah, in Japan everyone usually wears black, except for the priest. The priest is dressed in formal garb specific to the religion he is representing.

To the OP, it really depends on what you're attending. Honestly, I don't like standing out at weddings or funerals, so I usually wear a black suit with a white shirt. Depending on the situation I'll change up the color of the tie. The only people who are meant to stand out are the one's the event is for.

Are you currently living in an Asian country? I see no reason to buy traditional Asian wear if you're not living in an Asian country; unless you were an integral part of the ceremony. I mean, I'd look silly if I showed up to my friends wedding wearing a kimono if I were just a regular guest.

... Then again, I do break out my Shinsengumi overcoat from time to time to inspire fear as I deliver swift justice! lol