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Appropriate dress in Barcelona

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JDavid

12/25/2016 20:15 EST

My husband and I are visiting Barcelona in June. Any suggestions about appropriate dress in various situations are very much appreciated. The U.S. city we live in is very casual and we don't want to come across a rubes or give offense. I am mid-sixties. My husband is mid-forties.

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anlgza

12/27/2016 12:20 EST

We have lived in Barcelona for a year now and it is mostly very casual, particularly in areas frequented by tourists. This is true especially n the summer, though it's not too hot but very humid. The subways are very warm too so it is usually more comfortable by bus. The older locals tend to dress more conservatively while mostly what you see will be shorts and t-shirts. So the bottom-line...DRESS COMFORTABLY.

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cwells67

12/29/2016 11:17 EST

Hi - the rule of thumb that I always use in Spain is "casual but not sloppy," That seems to be pretty much the standard in most Spanish cities. Also, Barcelona is a pretty cosmopolitan city and has a wide tolerance for the offbeat and different. I do not think you will have any problems figuring out what to wear and being comfortable.

Best,
Christopher

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JDavid

12/31/2016 14:57 EST

Thank you very much!

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