https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress-code-advice Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:05:03 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress-code-advice#post-2044475 Wed, 17 Jul 2019 15:18:13 +0000 Anonymous 2044475@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A scarf should be ok to cover up your shoulders. The boys and men cannot wear shorts in these places. I remember the Vatican having a life sized poster board couple showing what must be covered. Shorts for men were out. There were lots of American tourists who were angry about this but the patrol did not back down. They may also need a jacket and tie for nice restaurants. No mini skirts or shorts for women either. Most women also covered their head with a hat or scarf but I don’t remember if that was required. I think not. It is pretty cool inside unless there are a large group of tourists. Except for the Sistine Chapel area ( crowded with tourists) I was comfortable being covered. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress-code-advice#post-2044398 Wed, 17 Jul 2019 13:08:10 +0000 Aquamarine 2044398@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It’s been awhile but a scarf/shawl over your shoulders should be fine. At the time, my boys were maybe a bit younger than yours (early teens?) and shorts were fine for them. It was also very, very hot, a heatwave if I recall correctly. Maybe the churches were less strict because of that...can’t remember. We also visited the Vatican. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress-code-advice#post-2044321 Wed, 17 Jul 2019 03:57:49 +0000 nuancedream 2044321@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I used a scarf or a lightweight shrug when I visited Assisi and Chartres. I concur with rachylou's suggestion for convertible pants. They're very practical to deal with the frequently oppressive heat in Italy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress-code-advice#post-2044295 Wed, 17 Jul 2019 02:36:43 +0000 rachylou 2044295@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shoulders and knees need to be covered for men as well as women, esp at the Vatican. Convertible pants would work. The scarf works. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress-code-advice#post-2044278 Wed, 17 Jul 2019 01:47:41 +0000 Helena 2044278@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I haven't been to Italy (going this summer though!) but from my experience at more conservative Catholic and orthodox churches, a scarf worn as a shawl to cover the shoulders should do the trick. Not sure about the shorts; following with interest and can't wait to hear about your trip! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dress-code-advice#post-2044273 Wed, 17 Jul 2019 01:30:16 +0000 Molly Mac 2044273@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>We leave for our family vacation to Italy next week. Thanks to YLF, I found the perfect cross shoulder Baggalini bag for the trip. My current question has to do with cover ups. My travel research (thanks Rick Steves:) says that most churches and religious sites require modest dressing. I am bringing mostly midi dresses, but all are sleeveless. Temps are projected to be quite warm. Is a scarf thrown over to cover my shoulders considered appropriate or do I need to bring a more robust cover up? And bonus question, should my teenage boys wear long pants or are longer shorts OK ? I appreciate your feedback. </p>