jewelmick Posted June 29, 2016 #1 Share Posted June 29, 2016 We are visiting some religious sites while on our Med cruise, Vatican, churches, etc...It says no bare shoulder or shorts...but, what about Capri's? Is it just that you can't show knees or knees and ankles? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinIllinois Posted June 29, 2016 #2 Share Posted June 29, 2016 You don't mention specifically except for the Vatican which religious shrines you will be visiting. At a minimum no knees and shoulders should be showing. Personally I would dress like you were going to a conservative church at home. Respect for the shrine over personal comfort, especially in Middle Eastern cultures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NLH Arizona Posted June 29, 2016 #3 Share Posted June 29, 2016 I wore long pants, as I felt it just showed respect for the religion and culture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonsmom Posted June 29, 2016 #4 Share Posted June 29, 2016 No tank tops. I wore shorts and was turned away. I had to go to a nearby vendor and purchase a scarf. The temps were sweltering..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IsanTom Posted June 29, 2016 #5 Share Posted June 29, 2016 I wore long pants, as I felt it just showed respect for the religion and culture. No further info needed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeyetlse Posted June 29, 2016 #6 Share Posted June 29, 2016 We are visiting some religious sites while on our Med cruise, Vatican, churches, etc...It says no bare shoulder or shorts...but, what about Capri's? Is it just that you can't show knees or knees and ankles? Here is the dress code for the Vatican in pictures. You can show your ankles :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jewelmick Posted June 29, 2016 Author #7 Share Posted June 29, 2016 Perfect thanks Hawk. It is going to be so hot, the capris I have planned to wear are very nice and dressy with a nice breezy (but not see through) top. This is what my aunties wear to church...I am agnostic so had no clue. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting_Cruiser Posted June 29, 2016 #8 Share Posted June 29, 2016 This is what my aunties wear to church...I am agnostic so had no clue. I'm loving your aunties! Can I go to church with them? :o:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jewelmick Posted June 29, 2016 Author #9 Share Posted June 29, 2016 Can you see me walkin up to the Vatican gates wearing a "church hat?" Everyone has a different idea of what Sunday Best means...these outfits are actually rather tame, compared to some I remember seeing as a child. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting_Cruiser Posted June 29, 2016 #10 Share Posted June 29, 2016 Can you see me walkin up to the Vatican gates wearing a "church hat?" Everyone has a different idea of what Sunday Best means...these outfits are actually rather tame, compared to some I remember seeing as a child. Apparently, I had a very boring childhood. LOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanger727 Posted June 29, 2016 #11 Share Posted June 29, 2016 The main thing is to cover your knees and shoulders. What I've done before is get a light and long wrap skirt and then wore shorts and carried the skirt in my purse and put it on when touring churches Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustAllie Posted June 29, 2016 #12 Share Posted June 29, 2016 When I visited a monastery in Greece, they made me put on a wrap-around skirt on top of my long pants. Women in slacks are apparently not allowed in some Greek Orthodox sites. They also sometimes make men put on the skirts if they show up in "short shorts," but long shorts were apparently okay for men. Luckily they had a whole stash of wrap-around skirts for visitors to use. I don't recall if they also had shawls for women who showed up with bare shoulders. I had a shawl with me in case I had to cover my head at a religious site, but I wasn't about to wear a skirt all day while hiking around Meteora. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zqvol Posted June 29, 2016 #13 Share Posted June 29, 2016 We are visiting some religious sites while on our Med cruise, Vatican, churches, etc...It says no bare shoulder or shorts...but, what about Capri's? Is it just that you can't show knees or knees and ankles? Wear a long skirt that you can easily take off and put on over your capris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gymbomb Posted June 29, 2016 #14 Share Posted June 29, 2016 (edited) In Italy short sleeves and capris or below knees skirt were just fine at all of the churches I went to, including the Vatican. Don't know about other places. Some people did wear shorts and tank tops and stick a maxi skirt and cardigan or shawl in their bags to put on when needed. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Edited June 29, 2016 by gymbomb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jewelmick Posted June 29, 2016 Author #15 Share Posted June 29, 2016 Good! thank you We will be in churches in Barcelona (La Sagrada Familia) and Italy...I just figured the Vatican would be the most prickly about the dress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TruckerDave Posted June 30, 2016 #16 Share Posted June 30, 2016 Good! thank you We will be in churches in Barcelona (La Sagrada Familia) and Italy...I just figured the Vatican would be the most prickly about the dress. You picked two of the most crowded ones thats for sure. (and two of the coolest as well I might add:D) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fshagan Posted June 30, 2016 #17 Share Posted June 30, 2016 In all the churches we visited in Spain and Italy you could wear long pants even if you are a woman but shorts and bare shoulders (sleeveless tops) were not allowed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasgirl29 Posted June 30, 2016 #18 Share Posted June 30, 2016 I wore capris and a plain colored shirt with short sleeves and I was fine. I saw a lot of women in ridiculous shirts (large armholes with bra showing) that draped a napkin over their shoulders so they technically were "covered." It was sweltering in August as we waited in line for the security check. The light weight shawl idea is a good one. Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boatseller Posted June 30, 2016 #19 Share Posted June 30, 2016 When in Rome... I wore a golf shirt and convertible pants, the kind where you can unzip the legs. So you're covered either way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winnigirl Posted June 30, 2016 #20 Share Posted June 30, 2016 I find that a light cotton skirt (covering the knees) is often more comfortable and cooler than shorts or capris. Short sleeves on tops is fine, as long as the shoulders are covered. (Love your aunties btw!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chocolate Teapot Posted June 30, 2016 #21 Share Posted June 30, 2016 I saw the Swiss guards at the Vatican deny entrance to people in shorts above or on the knee. If memory serves, there are pictogrammes showing what is and isn't permitted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djzack67 Posted June 30, 2016 #22 Share Posted June 30, 2016 Wearing pants is always a safe option. And for ladies always bring a shawl with you. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midwest_Traveler Posted July 1, 2016 #23 Share Posted July 1, 2016 Is this true for La Sagrada Familia too? I know it's been consecrated but it is still under construction. Would we be ok in dresses above the knee? Definitely nothing too short but it's hard to find long dresses that aren't frumpy or hot! Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ducklite Posted July 3, 2016 #24 Share Posted July 3, 2016 I wore long pants, as I felt it just showed respect for the religion and culture. This. My husband wore long linen slacks (he was comfortable with the warm temps that way) and I wore a long (ankle length) flowy skirt (again, cool). I wore a blouse that covered my arms almost to the elbow and DH wore a collared short sleeved shirt. I also carry a light silky scarf everywhere, some very Orthodox churches and Synagogues might not require but certainly prefer women to cover their heads. Mosques pretty well always do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ducklite Posted July 3, 2016 #25 Share Posted July 3, 2016 Is this true for La Sagrada Familia too? I know it's been consecrated but it is still under construction. Would we be ok in dresses above the knee? Definitely nothing too short but it's hard to find long dresses that aren't frumpy or hot! Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Long flowy, lightweight cotton skirts can be found anywhere (Ross and Penney's have both had them for around ~$12 lately) and they are both cool and not frumpy. It is 89 in the shade here right now, and I was just outside brushing out the dogs in one, wouldn't have been any cooler in shorts or a shorter skirt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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