What to wear in Greece in September...
 

I am going to Athens Greece and several of the islands in the middle of next month. I'm wondering if you can still wear white and more colorful clothes there and sandals at this time of year. <BR> <BR>I've never been there and want to take the proper clothes with me. Thanks for your help.

Greece will be quite warm in the daytime in September. Light clothing as you suggest will be fine but take something light to wrap round your shoulders as some nights may be a little cooler than others. <BR> <BR>Enjoy your holiday.

Mom, <BR> <BR>Dress is quite casual on Greek islands. Colorful clothing, sandals etc. will be fine. You can confidently wear white after Labor Day without committing any fashion faux pas! Evenings can be cool and breezy so a light sweater is also a good idea. Have a great time!

Steve, Sue & Lindsey, <BR> <BR>Thanks for your prompt responses. I was hoping that was what I would hear. I can put my worries to rest. <BR> <BR>Thanks again!

Are shorts okay for the day? What do most people wear out for dinner. <BR>I will be in Santorini and Athens in September.

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I suggest you wear as little as possible. I was in Santorini 2 weeks ago and thought I would boil to death. <BR> <BR>Seriously though, the Greek Islands are beach/package holiday heaven and anything goes - but definately casual (shorts, bikini, sarong, shorts, strappy vest, shorts, flipflops, topless bathing etc etc)

We were there in October last year and accidentally brought way too heavy clothes... ended up buying a bunch of new stuff, sun dresses, sandals, husband bought some light cotton slacks, shirt and sandals as well. For some reason I had assumed it would be chillier in October, but it was hot enough to swim in the ocean (both in Athens and all of the islands we visited) although it did rain a few times it was more of a 'hot, tropical' type of rain, not a cold, autumn rain. I needed a sweatshirt for a couple of eveings. Overall we found Greece to be much more casual then the rest of Europe.

Thyra, <BR> <BR>there's no "ocean" in Greece. Greece <BR>is surrounded only by "seas". <BR>

Me: Thanks, I never even thought about it. But it's nice to be correct from here on out.