Dress code in Hong Kong?
 

A friend of mine told me it is not proper to wear shorts in Hong Kong. Opinions please! We will be there at the end of March.

Your friend is wrong.<BR><BR>Shorts for both men and women are completely acceptable here in HK. It isn't really a question of opinion.<BR><BR>

Robin: Even if shorts are ok, you should be aware that Hongkong is not a beach resort but a busy city. Personally, I find long cotton trousers more appropriate and as comfortable as shorts. I never wear shorts in a city with some respect for the people living there and I just feel more "dressed" with trousers or a skirt. Ok, you cannot wear a skirt, of course. I feel stupid walking into the lobby of a nice place like The Regent or The Peninsula definitely looking like a tourist, even if I am one.

there is a practical consideration as well: hk weather in march can be quite cool and damp -- not quite shorts weather!

Robin, sorry. I am not sure whether Robin is an English female or male first name. So, if you are a woman, then you can wear a skirt, of course.

The average tempature in HK in March is 18.4C, 65F. It might be a bit early for shorts.

MOST likely it will be too cold for shorts in March. HK is a dressy/fashionable place. Take a lot of black and you can go anywhere. My husband and I were in HK in May 2001 and he was not allowed in a bar at the Grand Hyatt (just for drinks) because he was wearing shorts. You could wear shorts walking around during the day, but would want to wear pants/slacks in the evening. I was walking around HK one day wearing a striped shirt and aqua shorts and I stood out -- big time. Most women had on pants, but we were downtown in the business and fashion district. So again, stick to darker colors and dress up a bit more at night and you'll be comfortable anywhere. Also, if you're a man or going out with a man check with the restaurant or club before you go to see if ties or jackets are required -- again we went out to a club and he couldn't get in without a jacket.