Tips on how to dress while vacationing in Italy.

If you dress smart you get more respect when traveling in Italy, no question.
Clothes represent personality and social status in Italy more than in any other country. When Italians see you for the first time they will judge you a lot by your appearance and will behave accordingly.

Below is a list of Ins and Outs including basic pieces of advice for you — both male and female — to help you dress smart and feel comfortable when traveling in Italy.

- Ins

1. Dress in layers.
That will help you to be prepared when the weather changes. Sometimes you’ll notice the weather changing quickly with significant difference in temeperature, while traveling from North to South, from hill top towns to the closest coast, even when you travel short distances within a short time. Also, walking in and out of museums, restaurants, bars may force you to off and on your coat. You should opt for items that can be added or removed individually without changing everything. Choose clothes complementary and mixable.

2. Socks should always be as discrete as possible.
Wear very short socks.
When wearing sneakers and similar kind of shoes wear specifically adapted socks, almost invisible.

 
 
 

3. Make-up is a must for Italian women.
Italian women wear make-up even when they are hiking and cycling. Go for a light make-up that looks very natural.

4. Take regular care of your hair.
Doing eyebrows and nails.

5. Looking tanned is better.
That will help you to blend with locals. Italians look tanned all year round.

6. Jeans are welcome.
They must be well-fitting, stylish, better if name brand jeans. They must be clean.

6. Choose quality shoes.
Sports shoes are welcome if stylish and branded.

 
- Outs

1. Comply with dressing code in religious places.
Don’t wear shoulder-less clothing when visiting churches, cathedrals or sacred places.

 
 
 
 

2. Don’t wear oversize t-shirts.
Go for tight and branded ones.

 
 
 
 
3. Don’t wear baggy trousers.

4. Try to limit the use of flip-flop and shortys.
They are ok for the beach but are not recommended for use in many places.

5. No socks in sandals
It is the top identifier of tourist.

 
 
 
 
 
6. Don’t wear too short skirts.

7. No belt packs.
Money belt instantly identifies you as a tourist and potentially a target of pickpockets.