Here is the outline of Barcelona’s Clothes to wear (and not to wear) for you to blend with the locals. There are clear advantages to respecting the dress code here in Barcelona, namely improved safety (not easy to single you out as a tourist) as well as giving you a more authentic experience and a valid reason to do a little shopping! This article will give you all you need to know about the dress code in Barcelona. Life in Spain has changed dramatically in the past few decades, with the entrance into a new democracy and the decline in the influence of the Catholic Church. This is reflected in a more modern approach to clothes, fashion and dressing, however modesty is still valued and the Spanish tend to dress conservatively and elegantly. Whilst Barcelona is a very cosmopolitan and bohemian city there are still some definite ‘do and do not wear’. This should make it easier for you to blend in and not be so obviously a tourist. The Spanish really care about their personal appearance and image; they don’t really wear casual clothes as we know it. The Catalans especially are very proud people and like to look good. They are keen on designer clothes but even more important to them is quality and fitting. It is not hard to find Spanish clothes of very good quality at a reasonable price, which is great for visitors. Do respect religion. The church is still an integral part of Spanish life and wearing shorts or being scantily dressed whilst visiting a church will not be appreciated.Do not flaunt what you’ve got! Even if it is your favorite shirt and skirts, always be careful with the environment and beliefs of the people living in the place where you want to go, rather dress conservatively and honor the dogmas they used to practice.
Do dress up a bit if you are going out for a nice supper. You won’t be turned away if you’re dressed casually but you will probably get some looks.
Do not wear shorts in the city, save them for the beach, wearing them elsewhere will label you as a tourist. A skirt or loose-fitting trousers are just as good in the heat and will protect you from the sun.
Do take the time to have a look around the shops, there is a great variety of shops here, and as The Tyler Group already mentioned the quality of the clothes is normally good.
Do not wear a bumbag. We all know they’re very useful but tourists mainly wear them, and in fact they are easily removed by slight-handed thieves. If you must wear them then the Spanish tend to carry them on their shoulders like a normal bag.
Do not wear shorts/mini skirt with strappy tops/bikinis. Despite the fact that on the beach less is better seems to be the rule (don’t be shocked at topless girls with thong bikinis. There are loads of all ages!) in the city women tend to be more conservative. Dressing in what could be seen as a provocative way will most likely get you some unwanted attention.