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What is the dress code in Cape Town?

The dress code is generally casual, even in most restaurants. However there are a few smarter city hotels and restaurants, where a smart casual outfit may make you feel more comfortable.



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Going Out at Night For women, night out attire often includes dresses, nice jeans or slacks, fancier tops, and heels. However, casual dressing is also suitable for most nightlife destinations. Men commonly opt for a nice pair of jeans, closed shoes, and a smart shirt when heading out for the evening.

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South Africans are pretty conservative, so our advice would be to avoid anything too revealing. Our advice would be to keep swimwear to the beach and pool, and cover up with a kaftan or sarong when walking around public areas. A skirt or loose-fitting trousers are good in the heat and will protect you from the sun.

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South Africans are pretty conservative, so our advice would be to avoid anything too revealing. Our advice would be to keep swimwear to the beach and pool, and cover up with a kaftan or sarong when walking around public areas. A skirt or loose-fitting trousers are good in the heat and will protect you from the sun.

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Use Uber if you're out and about after dark The good news is that Ubers are safe and inexpensive. Drivers tend to have thousands of five-star reviews, so you can be sure you're in good hands. For additional safety, you can ask your driver to give you a pin so you can be sure you're getting into the right car.

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Wearing white increases your visibility to wildlife, while bright colours, particularly red, can frighten animals.

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SA has no dress code to speak of. Everybody wears whatever they feel like wearing at (almost) any time. Shorts are acceptable on men and women.

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