I'm relocating to Sicily in October and am keen to know what to wear as I don't want to offend the locals or indeed look even more out of place! Help...
2006-09-14 22:17:49 · 13 answers · asked by Donna C 2 in Travel ➔ Italy ➔ Other - Italy
Ok, so a designer, bullet proof dress without flashing too much flesh :) No probs. Don't even have to go shopping. One of the advantages of coming from the North of Ireland. Thanks for all the input.
2006-09-15 02:44:46 · update #1
Whoa, whoa, whoa...what is this Versace nonsense? To be sure, some of the ladies in Catania looked like they stepped out of Vogue, but they were way in the minority. Most Italians dress like most Americans...casual unless there is a special occasion. In the year I lived in Sicily, I never once was turned away by a ristorante because I had no tie on (unlike London).
I lived on the east coast, south of Catania and its Mt. Etna. The weather there was like that of the San Francisco Bay Area. Wet and cool in winter and dry and hot in summer. Their weather is the main consideration for deciding what to wear.
You should love Sicily and the Siciliani, they are a marvelous, affable people. If you have a chance to see Toaromina, near Messina, do so, It's a terrific town with cobble stone streets that still have grooves in them formed by Caesar's chariots.
PS: Even while living on the Sicilian east coast, away from Palermo, I saw evidence of the Mafiosi. But in that year in Sicily, I never once saw or heard of a Mafioso bothering a foreigner. So I don't think a bullet proof vest is necessary.
2006-09-17 12:23:14 · answer #1 · answered by oldprof 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The preferred dress code for Sicily is : Clothing
2006-09-17 02:26:23 · answer #2 · answered by Dean B 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I read up on the dress code at many sites before I went, and I and here now. Most of those sites that say they check out or get offended is you wear flip flops for example are all a bunch of BS. Me, I like to wear flip flops, pair of basketball shorts and a Life Is Good shirt all the time. I packed these, along with golf shirts and shorts so I had both angles covered. Let's just say I could have left all the extra baggage at home. No one here cares what you are dressed like...no one even looks at you to begin with...wear what you feel comfortable wearing all the time...and go with it. take a set or two of something really nice just in case you want to eat at a fine dining location.
2014-07-20 17:51:56 · answer #3 · answered by Dave 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yawn. I wear jeans everyday. Its cotton and no its not revealing. Its just thick cotton. I don't wear or approve torn jeans though. Seriously, with your generation fiddling about these things while ignoring more important problems just encourages me to lose faith in Muslims. Literally. Edit: Yeah I understand that Muhammad (PBUH) was a great man and a perfect example of a Muslim. But many men don't follow his ideals and remember the legacy he left behind. What dress the person is wearing isn't really that relevant. Cultures change. Culture is not the same as religion.
2016-03-17 21:30:35 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sicilian Dress
2016-12-18 09:18:55 · answer #5 · answered by georgene 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
women are dressed quite sexy but never vulgar. do not wear pareo's and bikini's away from the beach, (or the beach promenade). keep an eye on the italians. for example i've seen that the people go to church very well dressed.keep your eyes open, and in a short time you'll understand the dresscodes.
2006-09-15 03:23:43 · answer #6 · answered by speedy_biondalez 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I spent New years there and the weather was pleasant in the day time and chilly at night summer you will need light weight comfortable clothing... but keep in mind you must be fashionable.. even the poor people tak e pride in their dressing. Womena dn men both should dress for dinner and evening. Do not look like they typical sloutchy amaerican wearing ripped jeans and tshirts. NOT GOOD in Italy anywear. During the day its ok but night time dress to impress but dont look like a Long Island Gum Snapping hairball either. Look good be clean and enjoy the sights looking hot
2006-09-15 10:35:04 · answer #7 · answered by M B 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Most Italians dress up very fashionably. Especially brands like D&G, Giorgio Armani, Versace etc. But it doesnt have to be something very expensive as long as it is 'in'.
2006-09-14 22:21:18 · answer #8 · answered by buxiii 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
women wear a lot of dresses there. it's a lot of casual dress clothes from what i've seen. It's ok to be fashionably dressed if thats what you mean, but if your trying to dress in the trampy- im- looking -for -a- guy look your going to stand out.
2006-09-14 22:22:43 · answer #9 · answered by Christa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can dress jeans , pants, skirts ... you can dress as you want. the main point is that your attire is not vulgar. let's not be not at all Islamic extremists!
2006-09-15 00:20:58 · answer #10 · answered by veredina 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋