What do men typically wear in Spain?

In spring and summer, men typically wear light cotton pants or bermuda shorts with cotton or polo shirts and sandals, dress shoes or sneakers. Teenage boys are keen on designer wear and appearance is very important to them. More mature Spanish men dress conservatively and generally with style.



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The dress code is in line with that of the rest of Europe: smart, dark-coloured suits for both men and women, although women are not expected to wear jackets. Conservative attire is respected with nothing too showy.

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Over the decades Spain has gone from men never wearing shorts, to only seeing them in beach areas, to seeing them in rural locations, and now, even in the large cities. You'll probably see fewer old timers wearing shorts. For younger generations it seems that almost anything and everything goes (male and female).

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Top style tips for Spain Jeans are very popular here in every style and worn throughout the year and will serve as a versatile base to your wardrobe. Wear them with cool layers such as camisoles or a t-shirt and light cardigan for the summer, or warmer ones e.g. a long sleeved shirt and sweater in the winter.

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Middle age and the older generation generally tend to wear clothing with muted and conservative colours. The younger generation tend to wear semi-casual clothes like jeans and T-shirts and comfortable shoes or sandals during summer.

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Spanish law does not have any national article that prohibits public nudity. However, local laws have been introduced and Barcelona for example has banned nudity or semi-nudity on its streets. Local fines may apply – in Barcelona from €120 to €500, in Mallorca, Alicante and Malaga up to €700.

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In Spain, locals age with grace and style. This means not wearing your pajamas out for a day of sightseeing, and simply putting a bit of effort and polish into your appearance. While this isn't necessarily required, it will help locals view you as one of their own.

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Don't: wear jeans with a ton of holes Ripped jeans might be the style in the States but too much of a good thing can go wrong. Wearing jeans that are too distressed are considered inappropriate unless you are going to a night club. One or two rips is fine, but stay away from extremely tattered jeans.

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What country wears the most jeans? 70% of world jeans consumption is among EU, US and China. There are 513 denim mills worldwide. China alone has 297 mills, followed by 104 mills in other Asian countries, 46 in Latin America, 41 in Europe, 15 in Africa, 9 in North America and 1 in Australia.

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