See-through kimono in the Vatican?
For the Vatican city (and other Italian places of worship), would a slightly see-through kimono - like the attached picture - be allowed, or would they not allow it as you can sort of see the shoulders?
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The places in Vatican that do have the dress code are St Peter Cathedral and Vatican Museum. Their official rules state that:
Low cut or sleeveless clothing, shorts, miniskirts and hats are not allowed.
From my experience even those rules aren't strictly enforced, and you'd see fair amount of visitors in shorts inside. I was there twice, both time wearing shorts. The photo above should be okay.
Other churches in Rome, however, seem to be more strict; generally the less touristy the church, the stricter it seem to be. I was denied admission to 2 out of 7 churches for wearing shorts, but none of them were in Vatican or in tourist spots.
And for the sake of clarity, the Vatican City itself does not enforce the above "dress code", as long as you're on the streets you can wear shorts and tank tops.
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Why do you have to cover your shoulders in the Vatican?
The Vatican has dress regulations throughout the city because it is a religious state. They advocate modest clothing and skin covering as a religious institution, similar to how other religions have tenets dictating appropriate attire.What can you not wear to the Vatican?
The Dress Code in the Vatican City Peter's Basilica. Its basic code is for both men and women both need to cover their knees and upper arms. They prohibit wearing shorts or skirts above the knee, sleeveless tops, and low-cut shirts. Men must take their hats off before entering whereas women may continue wearing theirs.How strict is the Vatican dress code?
The dress code for the Vatican is quite strict. Everyday tourists are refused entry for these reasons. You will need to make sure that you adhere to the Vatican's dress code to ensure you don't have any trouble getting inside. The general rule is that shoulders cannot be on show and neither can your thighs.Can you wear a skirt with tights to the Vatican?
As long as you are properly covered they don't care and you are conforming. As to whether it is easier to wear long pants or a long skirt in the first place, that is up to the tourist.Vatican City’s Hidden Buildings
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