What is inappropriate to wear in Spain?
Nix the dirty denim, sports t-shirts and shabby shoes, especially if you're visiting style-conscious cities like Madrid and Barcelona. It's all in the fit. Baggy shirts and shorts just won't cut it in Spain.
Jeans are very popular here in every style and worn throughout the year and will serve as a versatile base to your wardrobe. Wear them with cool layers such as camisoles or a t-shirt and light cardigan for the summer, or warmer ones e.g. a long sleeved shirt and sweater in the winter.
When deciding what to wear in Spain, pack at least a pair of jeans and a pair of thick leggings. If you plan to explore the north of Spain where some of the most fantastic cities are – like Bilbao, San Sebastian, and Asturias you may even want to layer your leggings underneath your jeans.
Taboos: Do not talk about religion. The Spanish have a strong sense of religious pride. Do not expect dinner in the evening to be any time before 9pm.
Sneakers are also a staple piece when traveling in Spain, which makes exploring much more comfortable. Nicer sneakers are paired with EVERYTHING. This includes dresses, skirts, shorts, jeans you name it. Currently, platform sneakers can be frequently seen throughout the day.
- All forms of asbestos fibers.
- All products containing the biocide dimethylfumarate (DMF)
- Animal skins.
- Atlantic red tuna fish (Thunnus Thynnus) originating from Belize, Panama, and Honduras.
- Biological Substance Cat B, UN3373.
- Certain U.S. Beef hormones.
- Chemicals, Haz and Non-Haz.
Madrid is a big city, and you'll see people dressed all sorts of ways. However, there are a few no-nos that will immediately make you stick out as a tourist. These include flip flops, socks with sandals, shorts outside of the summer months, baseball caps, and basketball shorts or other workout clothes outside the gym.
You must not take meat, milk or products containing them into EU countries including Spain. There are some exceptions for essential medical reasons, for example powdered infant milk, infant food, or pet food required for medical reasons.
- Do: Learn Some Local Lingo. ...
- Do: Expect Quiet During Siesta. ...
- Do: Try Tapas. ...
- Do: Expect to Eat Late. ...
- Do: Greet People Properly. ...
- Don't: Ignore Regional Differences. ...
- Don't: Expect Punctuality. ...
- Don't: Wear Beachwear When Not at the Beach.
- Gym gear.
- Bralette.
- Crop top.
- Crocs.
- Flip flops.
- Hotpants.
- Tube top.
- Casual shorts.
What is considered inappropriate clothing?
Plunging necklines, midriff-revealing crop tops, sheer fabrics, mini skirts, and dresses don't belong in the workplace. A man's unbuttoned shirt shouldn't show off his chest hair. When you wear revealing attire people may not respect your professionalism.
Never Acceptable
Dirty or wrinkled clothing. Tight-fitting or revealing clothing. Too casual, such as yoga pants, overalls, flip flops or shorts. T-shirts with inappropriate messages or offensive content.
