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Modest Clothing in Churches - Skirt with Tights?

Hi everyone! I'm heading out on a trip to Florence and Rome next week, and this forum has been very helpful in my planning! As I'm making my packing list, I ran into a question about dressing modestly to enter churches. I was considering bringing some tights and a skirt that hits above the knee. Does this count as "covering the knees" to enter churches? I did some googling and couldn't find anything.

Disclaimer that I'm not trying to cheat the system in any way - just genuinely curious! Plus, if this isn't allowed I may not pack the skirt at all!

Posted by
173 posts

Tights not needed. Trousers are fine. Short shorts not so much. Make sure your shoulders are covered.

Posted by
7696 posts

If the skirt doesn’t cover knees then tights will work

Make sure both shoulders and knees are covered
Women and men

Some churches are VERY strict, others are not
Be prepared

Posted by
2681 posts

Dn’t complicate it. Knees and shoulders covered. It doesn’t matter how

Posted by
28899 posts

In recent years I've seen an increasing number of pictorial signs at churches, showing more explicitly what is and is not permitted. Among the prohibitions, tights have sometimes been included. I cannot swear I've seen tights shown on church signs in Italy, but I would not count on their being considered a modest leg covering. I would always wear a skirt, dress, or slacks fully covering the knee. In Italy, you can come across an interesting church anywhere at any time.