Do you have to be modest in Italy?

Italians are very fashion-conscious, but more importantly, they are very respectful of traditions and customs, which translates in the way they dress. This means there is no such thing as an Italian dress code, but rather imperceptible, tacit rules, which may remain unnoticed for the untrained eye.



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How To Avoid Sticking Out Like a Tourist in Italy
  1. No Cappuccino After 11:00AM. By far, this goes down as the number one rule in the Italian handbook. ...
  2. Cheese And Seafood Do Not Mix. ...
  3. Don't Out Think The Room. ...
  4. Embrace the Culture and Customs. ...
  5. Choose Your Words Wisely. ...
  6. Speak Italian!


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It's absolutely possible to live and survive in Italy without speaking Italian. Particularly if you're moving to Italy for a short while and plan to live in expat-friendly cities, such as Rome and Milan.

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How to avoid looking like a tourist in Europe
  1. Wear comfortable clothes that aren't too flashy. ...
  2. Use a bag that sits comfortably on your chest. ...
  3. Don a decent pair of walking shoes. ...
  4. Don't keep your items in your pocket. ...
  5. Size matters: consider your camera. ...
  6. Be considerate with the selfie stick (or leave it at home)


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Avoid wearing spaghetti straps, sleeveless tops, crop tops, shorts, or above-the-knee dresses.

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Never go out with wet hair. If you want to see an Italian seriously lose their cool, just go out with wet hair. In Italy, if you go out without drying your hair, you'll risk getting a “colpo d'aria” – or, literally, a “blast of air”. This is said to cause anything from a sore neck to indigestion.

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First thing's first: Italians love a versatile sneaker that's comfy enough to wear trekking through cliffside Italian towns but also stylish enough to wear with a sundress while strolling through a city center.

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As I say, “Keep It Simple, Stupid!” If in doubt, simply pack neutral colored clothing which you can layer and wear with multiple outfits. Just because you might be an American tourist in Europe, doesn't mean you need to look like it.

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Dress appropriately for the place we're visiting If we truly want to blend into a crowd, we shouldn't wear anything that will draw attention to us such as that colourful Hawaiian shirt or baseball memorabilia from home. Additionally, it's imperative to be respectful of local cultures and customs.

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