Do tourists wear shorts in Italy?

For the majority of places, such as museums, beaches, and stores, there are no restrictions on what you can wear. Many tourists and locals will wear shorts to these places when the weather is hot. At churches and the Vatican, you can only enter if your knees and shoulders are covered and you aren't wearing a hat.



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You won't see a lot of Roman women wearing shorts in the city–at the beach yes, in Rome itself no–but so many tourists will be wearing shorts in Rome during the summer that if you absolutely want to bring a pair or two, you won't stick out like a sore thumb.

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Clean, smart, basic clothing will do. But shorts and tanktops (especially for men) are meant for gym or hiking. Not to be worn on the street and never in a restaurant. In some of the beach bars shorts could be okay, but definitely not in a dinner restaurant in Rome.

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To dress in Italy, opt for clothes with clean lines that fit you well, like button-down shirts for men and capri pants for women. Additionally, choose classy shoes such as boots or ballet flats, since Italians generally frown on wearing things like flip flops in public.

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In Italy, it matters what we wear, there is a dress code for visiting the church. It is forbidden to enter the church (chiesa) wearing shorts or skirts, sleeveless tops, tank tops,spaghetti straps, and uncovered shirts on your knees. Some churches have a dress code sign on the door, while others do not.

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When you travel in Italy, wear long, loose, comfortable skirts with flowing long-sleeved blouses. Short, tight skirts, shorts, and bare arms are not permitted in the many churches one might visit there.

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Italians tend to dress simply and stylishly and in fitted rather than baggy clothing. Choose neutral colors like black, dark blue, beige, and white and pack button-down shirts and blouses; chinos; knee-length or below skirts; and a blazer or leather jacket if you're traveling in the shoulder seasons.

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You won't. So our advices is to just go with what makes you comfortable – particularly in the hot summer. As long as you avoid the no-nos above, particularly around footwear, you will be dine. Though do bear in mind that if you are very unsure about what to wear, always err on the side of smart.

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