As someone who has spent alot of time in Rome and Italy, I can tell you that you really don't need to worry, especially in the summer. Obviously you can't wear shorts inside the Vatican, and it's a good idea to dress conservatively when in churches.

Other than that, you can wear shorts anywhere. Italian ADULTS don't wear shorts much, but kids wear them all the time. They're used to hotter weather than some of us, so that is probably the main reason they're still wearing pants in june (it's only 80. So I totally disagree that shorts are disrespectful. A But do your best not be be an obnoxious tourist... I think that's what stinky was saying.

Anyway... have fun in Italy! It's an amazing place. Be careful in Rome; it's kind of sketchy in some places.

And while you're there, learn some italian! Si puo' parlare quando ritorni! Buon Viaggo!
Awill3449 Reviewed by Awill3449 on . How is this woman a teacher? There is this high school teacher taking some kids to Rome. She told the kids to bring winter clothes and not to bring a swim suite because it would be way to cold to swim. The current high in Rome 75 degrees F and the low is in the 60's... She also said not to bring shorts because no one over there wears them... Only Americans wear shots. She basically described the middle east... What an idiot. Rating: 5