Should men wear shorts in Italy?

If you're looking to adapt to the Italian dress code, athletic shorts won't make the cut. Italian men would prefer to dress fairly business casual for their day-to-day activities. But if you can't live without the comfort of your favorite shorts, bring them to the beach instead. Don't Pack Shirts With Writing.



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There is no dress code when going to most restaurants but you might receive some funny looks if you show up in sweats. Dressing well is respectful and you'll want to try to blend in with the locals.

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This is a big reason why we recommend long pants, capris, or shorts and skirts below the knee, as well as blouses and shirts rather than tank tops. There's also an expectation that people visiting churches in Italy should be quiet.

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There are typically no dress codes for museums in Italy.

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European style shorts are becoming far more common for locals in northern Europe, although still not common in France and Italy in particular. But still, on the whole, Europeans tend to dress more formally than we do. Shorts are something you mostly see in a beach resort.

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