plpolowy Posted August 17, 2017 #1 Share Posted August 17, 2017 Hi there I will be visiting Rome on my Cruise in September. I know there is a dress code for visiting the Vatican. It states no bare shoulders for ladies can anyone tell me if a sleeveless dress is appropriate for women??? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare fabnfortysomething Posted August 17, 2017 #2 Share Posted August 17, 2017 There are diagrams outside churches which show what is acceptable basically cover shoulders and knees a sleeveless dress wont pass but as long as it goes past the knees if you take along a lightweight shawl to cover shoulders that will work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suspaul Posted August 17, 2017 #3 Share Posted August 17, 2017 Personally I'd think a sleeveless dress would not be appropriate after reading the guidelines so just in case, bring a scarf or something you could put on during your visit to the Vatican. Just my opinion. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
euro cruiser Posted August 17, 2017 #4 Share Posted August 17, 2017 The official Vatican web site says the following about visiting the Papal basilicas: L'abbigliamento sarà idoneo al sacro luogo: pantaloni lunghi per gli uomini e per le donne gonne sotto il ginocchio o pantaloni. Spalle coperte per tutti. Long pants for men and either pants or skirts below the knee for women, covered shoulders for all. A sleeveless dress may be fine, the problem is that these words are interpreted by human beings and what is in line for one person may be out of line for another. I would assume that a sleeveless dress does cover the shoulders, but I'm not the one making the decision. As said above, a large scarf or lightweight shawl can be your fallback option. Source of quote above: http://www.vatican.va/various/basiliche/san_pietro/it/necropoli/informazioni.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plpolowy Posted August 18, 2017 Author #5 Share Posted August 18, 2017 There are diagrams outside churches which show what is acceptable basically cover shoulders and knees a sleeveless dress wont pass but as long as it goes past the knees if you take along a lightweight shawl to cover shoulders that will work Thank you all for your replies. The suggestion about the scarf is a great idea. If it is a hot day I will ware my sleeveless dress and I just so happen to have a huge scarf that will match. I always ware my dresses well below the knee I will be 65 years old soon. LOL I am in the process of packing for my 20 day trip from the US...so excited I could just burst!!! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suspaul Posted August 18, 2017 #6 Share Posted August 18, 2017 plpolowy have a wonderful time! Happy packing. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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