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When in Rome.... | texjax DDS PhD

liz askew — Tue, 15 Jul 2014 19:58:00 +0000

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Thank you for your good wishes!

It should be a trip of a lifetime.

Have a good summer!

Liz

When in Rome.... | Enjoy

texjax DDS PhD — Tue, 15 Jul 2014 18:56:00 +0000

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Have a wonderful trip Liz!

Enjoy la dolce vita!

:)

When in Rome.... | This...

Giovanni Guarnieri MITI, MIL — Tue, 15 Jul 2014 12:30:00 +0000

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[quote]Luciana Trevisi wrote:

Shorts are generally accepted in Italy (they're fashionable at this time) except when visiting places like churces, where it's better to wear longer trousers and to avoid sleeveless and low-necked shirts.

[Edited at 2014-07-14 19:59 GMT]

[Edited at 2014-07-14 20:01 GMT] [/quote]

Apart from that, you can wear them everywhere... well, maybe not in a posh restaurant :-) or anywhere that requires a more formal attire...

When in Rome.... | all-purpose cotton scarf

nordiste — Tue, 15 Jul 2014 08:17:00 +0000

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It is wise for your daughter to always carry a cotton scarf with her so that she can cover her shoulders or knees (like some sort of Hawaian pareo) when required.

I was in Florence lately ; in all the churches where you pay a fee as visitor they give women a big, long plastic apron to cover knees.

When in Rome.... | I confirm

Alessandra Maugeri — Tue, 15 Jul 2014 05:03:00 +0000

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No shorts or tank tops allowed when visiting St. Peter's (this one for sure, maybe also a few other churches). And this also applies to men...

Ciao, and have a wonderful stay!!

When in Rome.... | Thank you Luciana and mamamia

liz askew — Mon, 14 Jul 2014 20:06:00 +0000

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Nice to hear your comments too.

My daughter has some tasteful shorts.

Thank you for the information about suitable attire for churches; I would hope the same is true in GB.

We can't wait to see Rome.

Best wishes
Liz

When in Rome.... | When in Rome...

Emmanuella — Mon, 14 Jul 2014 19:53:00 +0000

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Please consider that there are many kinds of shorts - elegant and not elegant ones ...
I live in Florence where Italian men do wear shorts. It might be a problem should they intend to enter a famous church.
Enjoy your stay in Italy!

When in Rome.... | Shorts

Luciana Trevisi — Mon, 14 Jul 2014 19:46:00 +0000

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Shorts are generally accepted in Italy (they're fashionable at this time) except when visiting places like churces, where it's better to wear longer trousers and to avoid sleeveless and low-necked shirts.

[Edited at 2014-07-14 19:59 GMT]

[Edited at 2014-07-14 20:01 GMT]

When in Rome.... | that's a relief!

liz askew — Mon, 14 Jul 2014 19:32:00 +0000

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Thank you Neil...

Thankfully I will not be wearing shorts, so don't worry any Italians out there!
My daughter is nice and slim:)
Liz

When in Rome.... | Men only

neilmac — Mon, 14 Jul 2014 19:00:00 +0000

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[quote]liz askew wrote:

Hello

I have only been to Italy once, but this week I am going with my family (husband, son (age 21) and daughter (age 20) to Rome!

My husband Ken was reading a recently purchased guide book on Italy, in particular, on Rome, and read out that wearing shorts was only acceptable at the beach. My daughter who has bought several pair of shorts recently, wants to know if this is actually the case.

Replies from people anybody living/working/who has been to Rome/Italy are very welcome.

Thank you! [/quote]

Hi Liz. AFAIK it refers to men. Women should be able to wear shorts or culottes without any problem, especially in tourist areas.

When in Rome....

liz askew — Mon, 14 Jul 2014 18:27:00 +0000

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Hello

I have only been to Italy once, but this week I am going with my family (husband, son (age 21) and daughter (age 20) to Rome!

My husband Ken was reading a recently purchased guide book on Italy, in particular, on Rome, and read out that wearing shorts was only acceptable at the beach. My daughter who has bought several pair of shorts recently, wants to know if this is actually the case.

Replies from people anybody living/working/who has been to Rome/Italy are very welcome.

Thank you!