13 Inspo Outfits to Make Your Vacation to Greece SO Stylish (2024)

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How should I dress when going to Greece? ›

The Greek dress code is generally casual and relaxed, but it's important to respect certain cultural norms, particularly when visiting religious sites. In religious sites, you will want to be sure your knees and shoulders are covered. Yes, it's traditional, but better to either not enter or be respectful.

Yes, absolutely fine. Jeans are worn throughout Greece on all occasions. It is still good manners to be somewhat covered in church, so a vest top with mini-shorts not quite the thing, & if you visit monasteries I would cover shoulders & perhaps down to knees. In the cities young women are wearing leggings regularly.

Shorts. It is acceptable to wear shorts, whether you are a woman or a man. However, NEVER (and I do mean NEVER) wear shorts if you want to visit a church or monastery. Also, if you plan to do a walking tour of Athens, ditch the shorts and opt for a dress – if you are a woman – or a pair of long pants – if you are a man ...

In a word – yes. I was puzzled when I first heard the question but, after taking some time to observe the people around me, I came to realise that black is indeed the undisputed king of Greek wardrobes.

Don't wear hot pants or crop tops if you're planning on visiting any churches or monasteries. Some things are better left to the imagination. If you must wear hot pants, save them for a trip to the beach. And stay away from high heels, especially when visiting our slippery, sensitive marble ruins.

Some etiquette in Greece tips regarding clothing: Do show a modicum of decency and use your common sense. Carry a shawl around with you that can be used as a cover for legs and shoulders if needs be. Don't show your bare legs or shoulders in a church, especially not a monastery, and men: please keep that singlet on.

A few lightweight blouses and tank tops are a must for a trip to Greece. Wardrobe staples like this cargo shirt from Zara and linen button-down from Everlane are versatile and can be easily dressed up or down.

Greek sewage pipes are much narrower than US or British pipes, and therefore can't handle paper or any other items as it will easily clog them.

Can you wear sweatpants in Greece? ›

Greeks tend to dress elegantly, so if you want to blend in, try to avoid looking cheap as well as overdressed or fussy. Greeks will check out the quality of your clothes and shoes, so this may be the time to leave your 10-year-old sweatpants and oversized concert t-shirts at home.

It's always tempting to dress for the weather you hope will happen, but don't forget to pack layers. Nighttime will still get cool in Athens, so even though you can happily walk around in a t-shirt during the day, you'll want to add a sweater at night.

For warm-weather activities shorts are fine. Leave the Hawaiian prints at home. For evening, a collared shirt and nice trousers or dress jeans are appropriate. A lightweight rain jacket is ideal, especially in the cooler seasons.

Most traditional costumes for women have a simple cotton dress as a base, with a sleeveless wool vest over it. To this, women may add aprons, sashes and, perhaps most importantly, large head scarves. One example of a traditional outfit for women is the karagouna.