izzy

Wow, we've gotten off track. I'm a frequent traveler to Europe and a "typical" American. While I try to be cognizant of the local customs, it is important that I'm comfortable when walking for 10 hours straight. Anyone who has ever been a tourist anywhere should appreciate the value a fanny pack can bring. And if you've ever been to Rome in the middle of the summer, you're damb straight I'm wearing some kind of hat! My problem with the "ugly Americans" is when they are loud, rude, obnoxious and EXPECT everyone to speak English. As for dress, who cares what someone is wearing!

Richard

I vote for people to wear what they are most comfortable in. Every person in Europe does nor wear black everyday of the week. Besides have you ever toured in the hot sun of Italy, Spain or the South of France in black? You will certainly FRY in the sun. <BR> <BR>People in Europe seem to overdress for the weather and occasion. While in Paris and Rome we were sweating in the heat wearing tee shirts and jeans while the locals were wearing long sleeves and jackets. While we were wearing lightweight shirt on a cooler day, I actually saw people wearing what appeared to be down jackets! <BR> <BR>I think it is unfair of other to dictate or judge other by their clothing. I live in Los Angeles (the judgement capital of the world) and I see plenty of Europeans wearing trashy clothing, tee shirts,sweatshirts and colors other than black. <BR> <BR>I have a personal rule.... I wear what I wish. That includes Jeans and tee shirts to whatever reatuarant or occasion I wish. If they want to refuse my money by what I am wearing, then I wish not to patronize their business. Nothing is finer than showing up to a jazzy occasion wearing a crisp new balck tee from the GAP. Remember when Sharon Stone did that at the Oscars? That is style. <BR> <BR