Dress code - Europe
Last Updated: Aug. 26, 2010
More Tour and Travel Advice for Europe
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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The face waterfall is at Swarovski Crystal World in Austria.
Explorer1169068
posted on Jul. 28, 2010
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Hello!!
Does anyone know where the cool mans head waterfall in the picture is??!!
ALSO if anyone is going on the European Horizins tour on the 31st of July please contact me – laureneppingstall@hotmail.com
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Explorer1197857
posted on Jul. 15, 2010
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I’m doing European Whirl August 16 to September 2, then Mykonos and Island Cruising September 6 – September 13. Message me on facebook if you are doing either at these times :)
http://www.facebook.com/jessclevs
Thanks!
JESS CLEVS
posted on Jun. 28, 2010
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Yes I’m doing med highlights in july starting in rome!!!!
Explorer1081417
posted on Jun. 27, 2010
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hii im jasmyn from australia and me and my cousin kelli are doing the european escapade tpur starting on the 5th of july. email me if ur going on that tour.
britelite1@hotmail.comjazz
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jasmyn_jane
posted on Jun. 22, 2010
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I’m also looking into the European discovery for September. I’m looking at either the 23 or 24. Email me sabrina_parent@yahoo.com
Explorer1191211
posted on Jun. 20, 2010
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I will be on the Mediterranean highlights July 2010!!!! Starting in Rome!!! Anyone gonna join me??
Superlawyer29
posted on Jun. 16, 2010
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Hi, I was wondering if anyone was looking in to European Discovery and was wondering if any others were looking into this trip as well? I was thinking In Sepetember of 2010! I know its a little early to be checking it out of for Sepetember but just cant wait! Let me know!
NSklar
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Is anyone doing the Mediterranean Highlights jul 2010 ?
zovision
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its like a teletubbies home very nice… thanks for your post
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kasia
Im doing the european vista tour aswell but im departing on the 10th July. Are you sure that your one departs on the 12th??
Explorer1178407
posted on Jun. 02, 2010
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Hey My names Reon im doing the european escapede leaving the 5th of july im going solo anyone else doing the same??
Kiwi on tour
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Is anyone doing the european VISTA tour starting 12th July???
kasia
posted on Apr. 18, 2010
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I am from St.Louis, Missouri U.S.A. Im currently in Iraq as a Combat Firefighter and am in need of some relaxation and some drinks….i am traveling Europe May 6-16. Starting in Amsterdam and ending in Rome…anyone going to be in the area or have any advice?
ZIG
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Ive booked the 37day European Adventurer starting in London on the 18th of june.
im going solo. Is anyone else doing the same?
Aussieangel
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Ive booked to 37say European Adventurer starting in London on the 18th of june.
im going solo. Is anyone else doing the same?Aussieangel
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Hey…Is anyone doing the Mediterranean Highlights MAR 2010????
Mozzie
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Hey is anyone doing the Road to Athens trip in early July 2010
Explorer1163019
posted on Jan. 28, 2010
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Hey is anyone doing the Road to Athens trip in early July 2010
Explorer1163019
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Hey, anyone doing the European Escapade departing April 28th 2010??
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