Dress code - Europe
Last Updated: Jan. 20, 2012
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Contrary to some literature, you do not need to dress up with dress pants and dresses to get into clubs and bars in Europe. Most of the time jeans and a t-shirt is more than enough with some bars and venues even allowing entry with shorts and flip flops.
General
For most occasions, comfortable, casual clothes are recommended for your European travel adevntures.
Going Out and Evening Wear
Although you don’t have to wear slacks and tie everywhere, you should definitely take at least one set of ‘going out’ clothes (slacks, shirt, tie, smart dress).
A nice dress, a pair of slacks, a button up shirt and even a tie are great for places like:
- Paris Cabaret Shows like the Nouvelle Eve and the Moulin Rouge.
- Monaco – lifestyles of the rich and famous – it may pay off to look good here.
- Italy – Just because the Italians generally look so good.
- Space Electronic Disco and other nights out at bars or clubs.
‘Church Dress’
Europe is filled with amazing buildings, architecture and churches. If you want to visit the inside of European churches, particularly in Italy, you need to dress respectfully, wearing what is generally referred to as ‘church dress’. As a general rule, you should have your shoulders, mid-section and knees covered. This rule applies to both males and females.
For ladies this means that mid-riff tops are not allowed, nor are ‘strappy’ tops that do not cover your shoulders, however, wrapping a thin shawl or a sarong around your shoulders is considered sufficient. Likewise, generally short shorts and skirts that do not cover your knees are not allowed but, again, a longer skirt, shorts or wrapping a sarong around your waist to cover your knees is acceptable.
Gentlemen likewise should wear long pants or shorts that cover their knees.
T-shirts, jeans and the like are perfectly acceptable, as are any other forms of clothing that simply cover your shoulders, mid-section and knees.
Rules regarding footwear do not apply and thongs, sandals and flip flops are perfectly fine, as are all other varieties of footwear.
Although you may find these entry requirements are not observed in some churches, the larger churches like St Marks in Venice, the Duomo of Florence and St Peters Basilica of the Vatican in Rome often strictly enforce this dress code, as does the Vatican Museums, home to the Sistine Chapel.
Beaches
While you may find yourself covering up in some places, European beaches are the perfect place to take it off, rest, relax soak up the sun do a little people watching and enjoy European beach culture at it’s best.
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Hi! I’m a female going on the Turkey and Greek Island Odyssey tour in July. I will then be spending a couple weeks extra in Greece. Just wondering what I should and shouldn’t pack, especially for Turkey. I’ve been told no short shorts or skirts, and to have your shoulders and chest covered. I also know it could be 40 degrees… Any suggestions??
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