Covered knees at the Vatican
August 2, 2011 9:58 AM Subscribe
Can I wear a knee-length dress with opaque tights to St. Peter's in the Vatican?
From what I'm reading, they're very strict on the no visible knees or shoulders dress code, but would my knees be considered to be covered if I'm wearing opaque black tights? I'd be wearing a dress that very nearly covers my knees anyway, but wouldn't want to push it.
From what I'm reading, they're very strict on the no visible knees or shoulders dress code, but would my knees be considered to be covered if I'm wearing opaque black tights? I'd be wearing a dress that very nearly covers my knees anyway, but wouldn't want to push it.
Best answer: I wore completely opaque tights with a knee-length dress and was fine. No one said anything to me.
Enjoy St. Peter's - it's beautiful!
posted by ACN09 at 10:12 AM on August 2, 2011
Enjoy St. Peter's - it's beautiful!
posted by ACN09 at 10:12 AM on August 2, 2011
Best answer: I wore a dress with a full skirt that hit just above the knee and no tights at all. No one blinked at me. The impression I got was that they were more interested in making sure expanses of thigh and shoulders were covered.
posted by chatongriffes at 10:21 AM on August 2, 2011
posted by chatongriffes at 10:21 AM on August 2, 2011
Best answer: Just having a reasonable dress on (that's not really short or like a miniskirt) should be sufficient. The tights are a guarantee, though. Have fun!
posted by resurrexit at 10:25 AM on August 2, 2011
posted by resurrexit at 10:25 AM on August 2, 2011
I was at St. Peter's near Easter this year (I did not actually go into the church, but to the Vatican Museum and in the Square). There were thousands of Italian and foreign visitors, including teenagers, and I didn't notice their conforming to any particular dress code. It was quite warm weather and people were dressed for that.
The priests and nuns, that's another story.
posted by bad grammar at 1:23 PM on August 2, 2011
The priests and nuns, that's another story.
posted by bad grammar at 1:23 PM on August 2, 2011
Summers can be brutal in Mediterranean Europe, and it makes sense to dress comfortably for the weather when traveling there. What I do is pack a pair of long pants in my backpack to put on before going into churches. You might want to carry around a full-length skirt and slip it on before going. That way you don't have to worry about whether the shorter skirt is going to be a problem.
posted by deanc at 2:00 PM on August 2, 2011
posted by deanc at 2:00 PM on August 2, 2011
You are fine as long as your thighs and shoulders are covered. I wouldn't put tights on if it's spring or summer. Too hot.
posted by fingersandtoes at 4:59 PM on August 2, 2011
posted by fingersandtoes at 4:59 PM on August 2, 2011
you could pack a pair of capri leggings to pop on under your skirt--they'll roll up small in the bag, and double as hotel loungewear and/or outdoor-adventure wear.
posted by thinkingwoman at 8:02 PM on August 2, 2011
posted by thinkingwoman at 8:02 PM on August 2, 2011
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