A menswear expert sharply criticized Donald Trump’s attire at the Pope’s funeral, claiming he failed to observe traditional funeral norms.
Derek Guy, a noted fashion expert who has contributed to major publications like The Washington Post and Esquire, previously slammed Trump for promoting a $100,000 watch he deemed an obvious scam. This time, Guy turned his attention to Trump’s funeral fashion faux pas.
Guy posted an image of Trump at the funeral on social media, remarking, “These norms are pretty much gone in the US, but for the Pope’s funeral, seems like you should adhere to protocol.”
He went on to outline the expected attire for such an event: “A funeral calls for a black wool suit, white shirt, black tie, and black leather dress shoes.”
The post sparked a response from a popular X account, which argued that funerals don’t have strict dress codes. “Incorrect,” the user wrote. “Funerals do not come with dress protocol (and I’ve never seen a woman wear those things at one).”
Guy replied with a sarcastic twist, acknowledging the point but offering a humorous take on funeral fashion. “This is true. Here are some things you can wear to a funeral,” he said.
He then listed a series of outlandish suggestions for funeral attire, including a tuxedo (black tie), which he argued shows respect for the deceased. Guy jokingly encouraged people to “do a little jump and dance at the funeral, so people can admire how your jacket collar hugs your neck.” He also proposed carrying a martini and toasting during the eulogy for a bit of flair.
Continuing with his tongue-in-cheek commentary, Guy suggested a velvet or tartan dinner jacket as an “unique” option for a funeral. He also recommended wearing shorts for summer funerals, claiming it was not only more comfortable but also a reminder that “life is short.”
For an even more unconventional approach, Guy quipped about wearing a “mesh top” or a jacket with fur for winter and fall funerals. He concluded, “There are no protocols to dressing for a funeral. It’s simply the laying of the deceased—that’s it. So feel free to wear whatever you want. Maybe wear a sleeping bag or this Budweiser sport coat. Or a Japanese ostrich pillow for when you want to take a little nap.”
The thread caught the attention of conservative analyst Tom Nichols, who responded with a tweet: “These are lethal levels of shade here.”
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