Dressing for Sicily: A Local's Guide to Blending In

In this video, Nico, your full-blooded Sicilian friend, shares his perspective on what to wear when visiting Sicily or Italy in general.

He talks about the importance of clothing in Italian culture, the local dress code, and guidelines on what to wear for different occasions.

Whether you want to blend in with the locals or just want to be comfortable, this video will provide you with useful tips and insights to make your trip more enjoyable.

Don't forget to drop a comment if you have any questions or thoughts!

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[Rittlesleo]

I love Sicily! I wish Americans would have a more Italian style. Also, thank you for reminding people to dress modestly in churches!

[bellaism]

Amo la Sicila!! Sempre nel mio cuore ♥️♥️

[jahwobble]

We were in Sicily last year and the people were so well dressed in all the cities.. beautiful clothes

[robindevies]

This is helpful! I plan on retiring there to be closer to my roots and my family. California's style is so very different. It's extremely casual. You can go to the grocery store, restaurants or even a movie theater looking like you're heading to the beach. I'm very excited to make my ancestors home my second home.

[mf]

really good video. really good info. thank you.

[someblokecalleddave]

I like the sound of your Dad! Sounds like my kind of bloke.

[CodingAbroad]

I’m in Catania right now. I notice all the boys are wearing immaculate white T-shirts

[xeray]

Sticking out like a sore thumb is a good way to let pickpockets and worse hone in on you as a target. I am more and more aware of this as I get older and realize what people think of me, or think they can do to me, has nothing to do with me. You can make yourself a stereotype, and you are not always sure what that stereotype might be. Trying to not stand out is common sense if you want to relax and enjoy the journey.

[TelegraphRoadWhittier]

I remember when i went to my dads village and visited my family, the men wearing capris and having those hokey close shaved beards, some even had pocketbooks im Sicilian, but im an American, i cannot dress effeminately, for hot weather, a tank top, relatively thin pants, low sox and breathable sneakers were fine...mind you, it does get very cold at night, or at least seems so after sun and 95 degree heat all day from 9am onwards...always have a good jacket ready at night...my leather jacket was unsuitable as it stopped the wind, but had no thermal protection. It gets very windy and cold in sicily at night, especially with the mountain top villages

[margaretfederal]

please do a video of Sicilian street style! Grazie!

[CaineCoaching]

What is the Italian view on quality shorts when you eat out and the likes? (The more dressy kind that is sold by labels like Morris and Polo Ralph Lauren.)

[dlmnztg]

Any Sicilian clothing brands you could reccomend? It would be nice to learn some local products.

[cjzxmeb]

Ciao! I am heading to Sicily for the first 2 weeks in November. I'm so excited!! Arriving in Catani, then on to Agrigento, Trapani, Lipari. Please, what do I wear at that time of the year? Do I need a full trench coat? Will it be too cool to wear a skirt? Can I wear linen still? I am coming from New York. Grazie mille for your help! M

[CaineCoaching]

Is there a reason you use the smallest finger to count out "the first reason" rather than your pointing finger?
And do you have a video about what all the hand and arm gestures mean? (Or why Italians use them.)

[CharlesMuccia]

Great video and good advice. Wherever I go I try to dress modestly and dress like the locals so I don't stand out. Just makes life easier. But it constantly surprises me how many Americans insist on dressing like shit in the most god awful outfits they can throw together, and it's somehow a point of pride for them. I really don't get it.

[CaineCoaching]

How do Sicilian men avoid dying of heath if they wear...anything other than shorts and t-shirt?

[reddragonimmortal]

Me and my husband will move to Sicily as soon as we can, we don’t know how to speak Italian and we only wear black colour clothes, , 😀😀😀😀😀😀😆😆😆😆😆😆😆

[JDogTBD]

I am a fat English man with a big belly and a red face. I want to wear my football shirts every day, and dont iron my underpants. Will this be successful in Palermo?