What Not to Wear in Europe: A Fashion Guide for Travelers

TLDRLearn what clothing items to avoid wearing in Europe to avoid standing out as a tourist and becoming a target for scammers. Leave items like baseball caps, logo shirts, backpack purses, fanny packs, loungewear, hiking clothes, flip-flops, and loud-colored clothing at home. Opt for more classy and neutral-colored clothing options that blend in with the European style.

Key insights

⚠️Avoid wearing hats like baseball caps and golf visors as they are not commonly used in Europe.

⚠️Skip logo shirts with team names or school names, as locals in Europe do not wear them.

⚠️Don't use backpack purses or fanny packs as they can make you an easy target for theft. Opt for crossbody purses with zippers.

⚠️Avoid wearing loungewear, sweatpants, athletic tees, hoodies, and leggings in public as they are considered gym wear in Europe.

⚠️Instead of hiking clothes and bulky hiking shoes, opt for comfortable walking shoes like tennis shoes or Birkenstocks.

Q&A

Can I wear flip-flops in Europe?

—It is not recommended to wear flip-flops in Europe, especially on uneven surfaces like cobblestone streets.

Can I wear loud-colored clothing in Europe?

—It is best to avoid wearing clothing with bold and loud prints as it can make you stand out as a tourist.

Timestamped Summary

01:05Avoid wearing hats like baseball caps and golf visors.

01:59Skip logo shirts with team names or school names.

02:59Don't use backpack purses or fanny packs.

03:45Avoid wearing loungewear, sweatpants, athletic tees, hoodies, and leggings in public.

05:31Instead of hiking clothes and bulky hiking shoes, opt for comfortable walking shoes.

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