Can you wear white in Barcelona?

Black, gray, midnight blue, and fifty shades of brown! If you look at the general fashion panorama of clothing in a crowd, you'll see lots of dark colors. Going for an all white / snow bunny look is NOT Barcelona style.



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The younger generation tend to wear semi-casual clothes like jeans and T-shirts and comfortable shoes or sandals during summer. The Catalans care about their personal appearance and image. They wear a wide variety of types of clothes. However, generally, they do not wear overly casual clothes.

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Wear whatever colour you like, no-one will care. As above wear whatever colour you like. My only personal rule for not wearing white trousers (or top) is if I plan on eating Spaghetti Bolognese - it always ends badly.

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Just wondered if white jeans are appropriate in Spain this early in the year? I keep thinking of the old adage about waiting until Memorial Day to wear white and don't want to look like a tourist! Yes, you can wear white jeans. But if you are a tourist it is irrelevant what you wear you will never pass as a local.

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I've lived in Madrid and Barcelona and would say that white trainers are perfectly acceptable depending on where you want to go and also depending on your age group and cultural leanings.

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How to dress in Spain so you don't look like a tourist
  1. Leave the workout clothes for the gym, not as your sightseeing outfit. Don't wear flip flops. ...
  2. Flip flops are not in the Spain dress code. ...
  3. Just wear this big floppy hat at the beach. ...
  4. Women in Spain generally don't overdo the makeup like this. ...
  5. Watch out for pickpockets.


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You will see young men wearing jeans and t-shirts or soccer jerseys, but you'll also see a lot of people in nice pants and nice shoes. Women generally wear very feminine clothing, even if they're wearing jeans, and they don't tend to wear sneakers.

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Do not wear bright, garish coloured clothing. You will notice that as a general rule the Catalans prefer muted, autumnal colours, like green, yellow ochre and burgundy. However, it is true to say that there are also shops for the younger generation that are full of brighter clothes.

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With clothes there are no definitive rules. We have stated that generally, the Catalans are conservative however there are also exceptions to this, e.g. Custo Barcelona and Desigual are famous brands here in Barcelona and are noted for their vibrant colours.

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You won't necessarily be turned away if you're dressed casually, however, an evening out in Barcelona generally means you should be looking good and well dressed. Avoid wearing casual shorts in the city, save them for the beach, wearing them elsewhere will generally label you as a tourist.

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While there is no Labor Day rule, you will find few if any locals wearing white -- at least not white pants, skirts, capris and ESPECIALLY not shorts -- in major European cities, even in summer. In Fall, they will dress for Fall even when it is still warm.

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A good pair of sneakers will work with any season and during the day you needn't worry about donning sportier styles. During fall or winter, you could swap to a pair of boots. While it rarely – if ever – snows in Barcelona, rain is typical in early fall.

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Avoid These Travel-Related Faux Pas and Blend in With the Locals
  1. Dress for the season (and don't wear a fanny pack)
  2. Understand Catalonian values (and don't call it “Barca”)
  3. Don't eat on Las Ramblas (and eat dinner late)
  4. Don't keep your valuables on show (Including your camera)


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Remember, presentation is valued by Spaniards, which means running shoes are seen at the gym and lifestyle sneakers are worn around the city. One thing to keep in mind is packing shoes for the nightlife! The Spain dress code for a night involves dressing up!

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How to dress in Spain so you don't look like a tourist
  1. Leave the workout clothes for the gym, not as your sightseeing outfit. Don't wear flip flops. ...
  2. Flip flops are not in the Spain dress code. ...
  3. Just wear this big floppy hat at the beach. ...
  4. Women in Spain generally don't overdo the makeup like this. ...
  5. Watch out for pickpockets.


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Here's some items to help you keep a happy balance:
  • Hoodie. You'll be grateful of your trusty hoodie once the temperature starts to dip, so we definitely recommend packing it, especially if it's made from fleece that's both warm and non-bulky. ...
  • Cosy Socks. ...
  • Loose-fitting layers. ...
  • Cargo pants. ...
  • Travel vests or jackets. ...
  • Bum bags.


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Skip the heels, especially on cobblestone streets. Spanish cities, towns, and villages require a lot of walking, so comfortable shoes are a must when traveling. Sneakers are completely acceptable, as are other types of comfortable or flat walking shoes.

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If you have a skirt over the leggings then that's fine, in my opinion. It's when nothing else … If you plan to explore the north of Spain where some do women wear leggings in spain of the most fantastic cities are – like Bilbao, San Sebastian, and Asturias you may even want to layer your leggings underneath your jeans.

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It's usually not socially acceptable to go shirtless or wear a bikini top away from the beach in Spain, and it's actually illegal in certain places. This applies to those who are carrying out sports activities as well, be it jogging or riding a bike.

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