black v neck midi dress Lily V-Neck Sleeveless Textured Check | Fair Trade Opaque Stretch Women's V Neck Short Sleeve

The black linen dress: Boden Linen Cross Back Midi Dress, 139 / $220 The black tummy flattering dress: Nobody's Child Caliope Scoop Neck Dress, 50 The beach-ready black dress: Hush Pure Cotton Square Neck Maxi Beach Dress, 80 / $104 The black broderie anglaise dress: Whistles Broderie Anglaise Shirt Dress, 105 / $219 The one to dress up or down: Arket Halterneck Dress, 95 I think they're perennially chic, eschewing the sometimes gaudy florals or designs that flood the shops come summer and stay stylish just by existing

If youre ok using non-wired ribbons you can make them yourself

Beach or garden funerals have a more casual environment so you might not need to follow a strict dress code

You want your ribbed fabric more refined, with some stretch, yet still substantial