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You might think you know
all there is to know about Spain – it is the Brits’ preferred holiday
destination after all. However, things aren’t quite the same once you step
outside of the resorts and onto the south coast.
First things first, it’s
not all shorts, vests and flip flops. Fashion is an integral part of the
Spanish culture with most locals carrying themselves in style – a far cry from
the typical tourist!
Spain is such a fashion
hotspot that many famous designers have even moved over and set up camp. So, if
you’re planning a trip to Spain and plan on seeing more of this fantastic
country than just the beach, here are the top five things you need to know
about the local fashion.
1. Don’t wear trainers
Unless you’re hitting the
gym or a few balls on the clay court, it’s wise to leave your trainers at the
hotel. The Spanish don’t wear trainers for anything other than sports.
Instead, opt for a pair
of comfortable sandals, such as espadrilles, which are favoured by most Spanish
women. There’s emphasis on comfort too as there’s plenty of cobbled streets
that will wreak havoc with the soles of your feet.
2. Wear sleeves
If you want to experience
one of the trendiest Spanish cities, why not jump on a flight to
Barcelona with Monarch. Here, you’ll find that both men and women dress up in the
height of summer.
The temperatures will be much hotter than you’re
used to, but that’s no excuse for sleeveless shirts. When visiting the sights
in Barcelona, you might get refused entry unless you’re covered up – especially
at the cathedral.
3. Carry
a light jacket
As a tourist, you’ll likely spend all day and night
out in the town or city. It seems such a waste of precious time to head back to
the room to change. With that in mind, always carry a light jacket.
You’ll be very hot throughout the day but
temperatures can drop when the sun goes down, so if you’re out and about you’ll
appreciate having something to keep you warm.
4. Choose
dark colours
When the sun starts to shine in the UK, many of us
pull out our brightly-coloured clothes. However, over in Spain dark colours are
much preferred. Black, navy and brown are the colours of choice but if you’re
too hot, opt for neutrals.
You can wander round in your bright pink or yellow
clothes if you like, but you might as well get a huge banner that reads, “I’m a
tourist!”
5. Wear
fitted clothes
In the height of summer it might seem like a natural
choice to go for loose clothing, but it’s often frowned upon and seen as sloppy
dress. Rather than baggy clothes, try to choose something a bit more fitted.
For example, rather than a flowing summer dress opt
for one that clings to your figure. It’s not a problem to show off your
feminine curves in Spain, as long as you’re covering your modesty!
