what clothes to wear during september in rome to blend in both hubby and I mid 60s dont want to stand out amongst the locals to deter pickpockets
Posted by
Portland, OR, USA
389 posts
I'm not sure if you can "not stand out" in Rome, but nice trousers for him with button down shirts and skirts/blouses for you is what I saw on the 60's in Italy. I'm sure that you are such spry looking people that you can get along with a younger crowd though.
Lind
Posted by
DeWitt, MI, USA
199 posts
Joy, the most important thing to do is dress comfortably. Rome in September can be hot and muggy, and you want to wear cool clothes. We were there in late September -- and will be again this fall -- and it was warm. I think this concern about dressing properly for Europe is way overdone, as one sees Europeans in all manner of clothing. You see very few women in skirts, but rather capris seem to be the standard. My wife and I are only a few years younger than you, and she tends to wear a light top and capris, and I wear a polo shirt and khakis, and we do just fine. Outside of Rome, and to the south, I will wear shorts to keep cool.
Posted by
In the Mountains, USA
689 posts
Recently I've seen a couple of specials on the Food Network which have been set in Greece and Italy. I checked out the folks in the backgrounds.
Women are wearing tank tops and either loose fitting long slacks, skirts or capris. Men are in polo type shirts and shorts.
Posted by
OP
palm beach / gold coast, queensland, australia
23 posts
Excuse my dumb question but what are capris? I have slacks
pedal pushers
short shorts and long shorts but have not heard of capris maybe they are pedal pushers?
Posted by
Napa, CA
3580 posts
Capris=pedal pushers.
Posted by
Seattle
223 posts
How's this for crazy. I got a lecture the other day from a sales person about this.
Bermudas - just above or at the knee.
Pedal pushers - just below the knee.
Capris - a little lower down, like mid-calf.
Cropped pants - a little lower down than capris, like above the ankle.
Geeze Louise!
Posted by
OP
palm beach / gold coast, queensland, australia
23 posts
gee thanks for all the information I dont own any capris (think they are what my daughters wear) just pedal pushers will have to go buy some I am so short though maybe I can get away with the pedal pushers? are the evenings balmy or would I need a jacket
Posted by
Seattle
223 posts
Your pedal pushers are just fine - no need to go buy different capris. As long as they are below the knee at any length, I think that you'll look appropriate.
Have a fantastic trip.