What to wear on vacation to Europe

What to Wear in Europe

 

For advice on what to pack for your holiday in Europe, choose your destination country from the list below:

Austria

Austrians tend to wear clothing that is quite formal and stylish.

Azores

To fit in, opt for a smart, casual stylish look. The Azores is very popular with the yachting set – so think deck shoes, smart jeans or chinos, long-sleeved shirts.

Belgium

Like most of Western Europe there is no dress code as such and really anything is acceptable.

Bosnia & Herzegovina

Jeans are always popular and will serve as a versatile base to your wardrobe. Wear them with cool layers such as camisoles or a t-shirt for the summer, or warmer ones e.g. a long-sleeved shirt and jumper in the winter. However when the summer temperature heats over 40C you may want to opt for a lighter weight fabric.

Bulgaria

Jeans are always popular and will serve as a versatile base to your wardrobe. Wear them with cool layers such as camisoles or t-shirt for the summer, or warmer ones e.g. a long-sleeved shirt and jumper in the winter.

Canary Islands

Throughout the Canary Islands of Tenerife, Lanzarote, Gran Canaria and La Gomera, in the tourist resorts dress is casual.

Corsica

To fit in, opt for a smart, stylish look.

Croatia

Casual clothes are the norm for daytime wear.

Cyprus

The same applies in Cyprus as is pretty much throughout the Mediterranean islands – our advice would be to travel light.

Czech Republic

Prague is the most popular destination in the Czech Republic. It is very much a tourist city with visitors from around the world, so you will see all sorts of clothing and there are no real restrictions – although locals tend to be smart casual.

Denmark

Denmark is a cosmopolitan country and there isn't a dress code as such.

Estonia

Jeans are always popular and will serve as a versatile base to your wardrobe. Wear them with cool layers such as camisoles and a cardigan for the summer, or warmer ones e.g. a long sleeved shirt and jumper in the winter.

Finland

Even in summer Finland can be cool.

France

To fit in, opt for a smart, stylish look.

Germany

Germans dress quite formally and stylishly.

Greece

The same advice applies pretty much throughout mainland Greece and her many islands – travel light, and we mean really light.

Hungary

Casual clothes reign supreme – really anything is acceptable to wear here.

Ibiza

As in all parts of Spain the locals really care about their personal appearance and image and on the whole they dress conservatively (away from the party scene).

Iceland

Iceland is close to the Arctic Circle so it's going to be cool whatever time of year you visit, but perhaps not as freezing cold as you might think.

Ireland / Eire

Smart casual wear will make you feel instantly at ease.

Italy

Italians like to dress up and you will feel more comfortable in smart casual dress, particularly away from the tourist hotspots.

Latvia

Jeans are always popular here and, teamed with lighter layers for the summer (try camisoles or t-shirt with a cardigan) and warmer ones for the winter (e.g. a jumper over long-sleeved tops), they will serve as a versatile base to your wardrobe.

Lithuania

Jeans are always popular here and, teamed with lighter layers for the summer (try camisoles or t-shirt with a cardigan) and warmer ones for the winter (e.g. a jumper over long-sleeved tops), they will serve as a versatile base to your wardrobe.

Madeira

Throughout Madeira dress is casual.

Majorca

Locals in Majorca (or Mallorca) really care about their personal appearance and image, and on the whole they dress conservatively.

Malta & Gozo

The same applies in Malta as is the case pretty much throughout the Mediterranean islands – our advice would be to travel light.

Minorca

Locals in Minorca (or Menorca) really care about their personal appearance and image, and on the whole they dress conservatively.

Montenegro

For most visitors the draw are the glorious beaches – so beachwear and flip flops are the essentials for the day.

Norway

Norwegians' dress is generally casual but neat and clean; sports and outdoor gear are common away from the cities.

Poland

Jeans teamed with lighter layers for the summer – try camisoles, t-shirts and light knitwear – and warmer ones for the winter e.g. long-sleeved tops and a jumper, will serve as a versatile base to your wardrobe.

Portugal

Portugal has so much to offer and what you pack will depend on when and where you go. A week in the Algarve in the summer requires a different approach to a city break, so see below for specific advice on popular locations.

Romania

Jeans are always popular and, teamed with lighter layers for the summer (e.g. camisoles or a t-shirt) and warmer ones for the winter (e.g. a jumper over long sleeved tops), they will serve as a versatile base to your wardrobe.

Russia

Russia is fairly conservative, and if you choose to wear bright colours – particularly in the winter months – you will stand out.

Slovakia

Jeans are always popular and, teamed with lighter layers for the summer (e.g. camisoles or a t-shirt) and warmer ones for the winter (e.g. a jumper over long-sleeved tops), they will serve as a versatile base to your wardrobe.

Slovenia

Slovenians do dress quite smartly, but you don't have to follow suit; if you prefer to dress more casually you will feel at ease.

Spain

The Spanish really care about their personal appearance and image and on the whole they dress conservatively and make an effort when they go out, even if it's just doing the daily shopping.

Sweden

Swedish people (both women and men) are fashionable and effortlessly stylish.

Switzerland

Very smart casual or smart business orientated clothes will carry you through for business, sightseeing and for eating out.

The Netherlands

Like much of Europe there isn't really a dress code in the Netherlands. Jeans, t-shirts, jumpers and comfortable but attractive shoes will take you anywhere.

Turkey

Smart casual wear works really well for daytime and evenings.

United Kingdom

Like most of Western Europe there is no dress code as such and really anything is acceptable.