We will visit acquaintances in Dusseldorf and Cologne for three days in early September, before heading to Italy for 2 1/2 weeks.
A recent encounter in the U.S.with a tour group from Dusseldorf found them to be quite fashionably and somewhat formally attired. Will I be out of place in my more casual summer travel attire? Any suggestions would be appreciated.
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Portland, OR, USA
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If you ran into tourists from Dusseldorf here you realize you aren't going to look like them, so wear what is comfortable. I've been to Cologne 3 times and never worried about my clothing. I wear slacks in Europe, not jeans, but only because jeans are too heavy to pack. I also take capris (which I saw a lot in Germany). If I tried to dress for every country and occasion I would need a much bigger suitcase and that doesn't work for me. They will be warm and welcoming if you are personally respectful and interested in their country/city.