My wife and I will be in Lisbon in late August and early September when it will still be hot. Are shorts acceptable during the day? Will I need pants in the evening when going out to eat? My wife will have skirts so she should be OK.
Thanks
Posted by
Cascais, Portugal
1884 posts
Yes, shorts are fine during the day - and you will need them. For evening, pants are better, if you are going to a nicer restaurant. But, you would likely be ok with shorts to the more casual places.
Posted by
Big Island of Hawaii
775 posts
We were just in Lisbon last week. More people wearing shorts than long pants. What do you mean by "acceptable" -- are you concerned about churches or museums or ?????
Posted by
Vienna, Austria
5602 posts
Wear whatever you want. Everyone wears shorts now. The myth that Europeans don’t wear shorts is from about 1982….
Posted by
Ashburn VA
893 posts
For women, men or both? Shorts are fine. Those slightly above the knee are better. More conservative for churches is always better. Land's End has some nice chino shorts, and for ladies, their skorts are also nice. Long pants or skirts are appropriate for evening wear.
Posted by
OP
San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
9 posts
Thanks to everyone for your replies.