What do tourists wear in Florence?

You may want to bring some lightweight clothing like a dress, or a nice shirt with shorts. Keep in mind some places you visit in Florence (like the Florence Duomo) have a dress code. Typically, the dress code is to make sure you have your knees and shoulders covered.



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Locals and visitors often wear fabrics such as cotton and linen to stay cool during the hot summer days. Italians also tend to dress less casual than the average American, with Florence being a key city in Italian fashion, so bringing along nicer tops and bottoms will help you blend in even in the summer months.

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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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Sticking with a neutral color like a soft pink or cream will provide great flexibility for many outfits. A pair of d'Orsay flats work equally well with a well-cut pair of jeans, trousers or slim pants as they do with a midi skirt or spring dress. These are some popular shoes for Paris and Italy!

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Avoid Beach Clothes Especially when you are visiting big cities like Florence or Rome, or locations not right on the shore, shorts, crop tops, short skirts and flip flops are definitely not the proper outfit for the day.

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Smart Things to Pack When Visiting Florence, Italy
  • Wine bottle protectors. If you like wine even just a little, you'll definitely try at least one wine while you're in Florence that you'll want to take home… ...
  • Power plug adapter. ...
  • Neutral/muted clothing. ...
  • Walking shoes. ...
  • Nice shoes (that can get roughed up) ...
  • Cash.


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We just returned from two weeks in Italy including visits to churches in Venice, Florence and Rome. Many women wore sandals. As long as your knees and shoulders are covered, you should be good to go.

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People in Italy do not wear work out clothes unless if they are truly doing a workout. I rarely wear leggings (which is crazy, because in America they are my go to clothing item!), and if I do I dress them up in somehow.

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Avoid wandering around town alone late at night Provided you keep your wits about you and use common sense, you should feel safe and comfortable in Florence. Still, we'd advise avoiding the Santa Maria Novella area late at night when alone, as well as narrow dark alleys.

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Opt for a pair of comfortable leather boots, flats, or dress shoes instead of blinged out sneakers. Avoid carrying a fanny pack or large backpack with you, since it makes you look like a tourist and tells pickpockets that you're carrying money around.

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Italians appreciate well-tailored clothing, and jeans are no exception. Therefore, you want to opt for jeans that fit you well and accentuate your body shape without being too tight or too baggy. A slim or straight-leg cut is a classic choice that flatters most body types.

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