Is it ok to wear sleeveless blouses in Spain?? I know I have to wear a shawl to enter religious sites to cover up. I just read it is frowned upon, in a travel company brochure.....
Posted by
Tresana, Highlands Ranch, CO, USA
23610 posts
True -- you want your shoulders and knees covered. You are just being polite and respectful.
Posted by
OP
upstate ny
13 posts
Yes, but is ok to wear sleeveless blouses when NOT in a church? Just outside?? Just streetwear. I know that it is inappropriate in religious settings. Thank you!
Posted by
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
172 posts
We wore sleeveless tops in Spain last year and saw many women wearing the same. Encountered no problems - didn't even know there might be a problem!?!? Spain is another non-practicing Catholic country - not Muslim. We have even worn sleeveless tops in Dubai along with all the other tourists, seems to be an accepted practice almost everywhere, except in places of worship.
Posted by
OP
upstate ny
13 posts
We were informed by Cosmos Tours not to wear sleeveless blouses! thanks for your reply! I tend to get warm! I just don't want to "offend" locals, have never been to Spain. I can understand covering up in churches, won't be wearing shorts either. I respect other cultures. Italy was no problem, always careful with churches. Ugly Americans we don't want to be.
Kathi