What should I wear in Positano?

Anything goes in Positano, but if you want to be one with the Italians, casual is the way to go. We went to a few nicer restaurants where people were dressed up more, but for the most part, light linens, maxi dresses with flats and casual outfits are most fitting for this gorgeous beach town.



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Whether you're spending a week in Positano or simply visiting for a day trip, read on for my essential Amalfi Coast packing list.
  1. Rompers (AKA playsuits) ...
  2. Battery pack. ...
  3. Leave-in conditioner. ...
  4. Longchamp tote or backpack. ...
  5. (One too many) bikinis. ...
  6. A thin scarf. ...
  7. Hand sanitizer & wet wipes. ...
  8. Havaianas for beach days.


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A special note for the ladies The towns on the Amalfi Coast are characterized by steep little lanes and infinite flights of steps, meaning you'll want to avoid wearing high heeled shoes or long, tight skirts.

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Italians tend to dress simply and stylishly and in fitted rather than baggy clothing. Choose neutral colors like black, dark blue, beige, and white and pack button-down shirts and blouses; chinos; knee-length or below skirts; and a blazer or leather jacket if you're traveling in the shoulder seasons.

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Patterns and Prints However if bright colours and prints aren't your thing and you have a more classic style white is always a safe option! This way your beautiful surroundings, colours and textures compliment you, it's adaptable to any part of the Amalfi you'll be visiting especially when you have a lovely golden tan.

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Carry cash on you at all times as some businesses don't accept credit cards, especially in the small towns along the Amalfi Coast. You can get by with just a credit card but be sure to carry euros for small purchases like water.

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Waiters. A tip (as a percentage of your total meal bill OR a per meal amount) is appreciated, but not expected. If we are staying somewhere and have the same waiter throughout our stay, we leave a tip at the end of our last meal (recommended).

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DO dress a little nicer than you would in America. 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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Positano is the most popular town on the Amalfi Coast in Italy, known all over the world for the moda positano, the vibrant nightlife and the characteristic shops.

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Positano is also a small town. If anything you can walk the entire town within 20 minutes on the main road. The fun of course is getting lost within the narrow alleyways off the main road.

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Positano is a very walkable city; however, you need to navigate stairs and steep hills to get around. The city is small enough that you can explore it on foot, but you'll need to walk through narrow streets and winding staircases to reach the center of town and the beach.

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Yes. You can choose the pay side of the beach and have a deck chair and umbrella or you could do what we did and swim on the 'free' side of the beach. No sand to speak of lots of pebbles so if you are not used to walking on pebbles/rocks wear beach shoes into the water.

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