Off topic: When in Rome.... Autor vlákna: liz askew
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liz askew 
Velká Británie
Local time: 11:35
Člen (2007)
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Hello
I have only been to Italy once, but this week I am going with my family (husband, son (age 21) and daughter (age 20) to Rome!
My husband Ken was reading a recently purchased guide book on Italy, in particular, on Rome, and read out that wearing shorts was only acceptable at the beach. My daughter who has bought several pair of shorts recently, wants to know if this is actually the case.
Replies from people anybody living/working/who has been to Rome... See more Hello
I have only been to Italy once, but this week I am going with my family (husband, son (age 21) and daughter (age 20) to Rome!
My husband Ken was reading a recently purchased guide book on Italy, in particular, on Rome, and read out that wearing shorts was only acceptable at the beach. My daughter who has bought several pair of shorts recently, wants to know if this is actually the case.
Replies from people anybody living/working/who has been to Rome/Italy are very welcome.
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| | | | neilmac
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liz askew wrote:
Hello
I have only been to Italy once, but this week I am going with my family (husband, son (age 21) and daughter (age 20) to Rome!
My husband Ken was reading a recently purchased guide book on Italy, in particular, on Rome, and read out that wearing shorts was only acceptable at the beach. My daughter who has bought several pair of shorts recently, wants to know if this is actually the case.
Replies from people anybody living/working/who has been to Rome/Italy are very welcome.
Thank you!
Hi Liz. AFAIK it refers to men. Women should be able to wear shorts or culottes without any problem, especially in tourist areas.
| | | | liz askew
Velká Británie
Local time: 11:35
Člen (2007)
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AUTOR TÉMATU | that's a relief! | Jul 14, 2014 |
Thank you Neil...
Thankfully I will not be wearing shorts, so don't worry any Italians out there!
My daughter is nice and slim:)
Liz
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Shorts are generally accepted in Italy (they're fashionable at this time) except when visiting places like churces, where it's better to wear longer trousers and to avoid sleeveless and low-necked shirts.
[Edited at 2014-07-14 19:59 GMT]
[Edited at 2014-07-14 20:01 GMT]
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Emmanuella
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| When in Rome... | Jul 14, 2014 |
Please consider that there are many kinds of shorts - elegant and not elegant ones ...
I live in Florence where Italian men do wear shorts. It might be a problem should they intend to enter a famous church.
Enjoy your stay in Italy!
| | | | liz askew
Velká Británie
Local time: 11:35
Člen (2007)
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AUTOR TÉMATU | Thank you Luciana and mamamia | Jul 14, 2014 |
Nice to hear your comments too.
My daughter has some tasteful shorts.
Thank you for the information about suitable attire for churches; I would hope the same is true in GB.
We can't wait to see Rome.
Best wishes
Liz
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No shorts or tank tops allowed when visiting St. Peter's (this one for sure, maybe also a few other churches). And this also applies to men...
Ciao, and have a wonderful stay!!
| | | | nordiste
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| all-purpose cotton scarf | Jul 15, 2014 |
It is wise for your daughter to always carry a cotton scarf with her so that she can cover her shoulders or knees (like some sort of Hawaian pareo) when required.
I was in Florence lately ; in all the churches where you pay a fee as visitor they give women a big, long plastic apron to cover knees.
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Luciana Trevisi wrote:
Shorts are generally accepted in Italy (they're fashionable at this time) except when visiting places like churces, where it's better to wear longer trousers and to avoid sleeveless and low-necked shirts.
[Edited at 2014-07-14 19:59 GMT]
[Edited at 2014-07-14 20:01 GMT]
Apart from that, you can wear them everywhere... well, maybe not in a posh restaurant  or anywhere that requires a more formal attire...
| | | | texjax DDS PhD
Local time: 06:35
Člen (2006)
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Have a wonderful trip Liz!
Enjoy la dolce vita!
| | | | liz askew
Velká Británie
Local time: 11:35
Člen (2007)
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AUTOR TÉMATU | texjax DDS PhD | Jul 15, 2014 |
Thank you for your good wishes!
It should be a trip of a lifetime.
Have a good summer!
Liz
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