Dress code for Savannah, lowcountry
 

Up here in New England when it's 80 degrees we wear shorts, but I understand that the south is much more conservative. So, my question is what do I wear on a hot day in November and not insult the southern manners?
Of course we'd dress for dinner at night. This question is primarily for sight-seeing during the day.

Are there hot days in November?
We were there in June, everyone was wearing shorts.
I never wear shorts but skirts, but I doubt you would wear anything so skimpy that it would insult anyone :)

You can wear shorts. You have to remember, depending on how far south you are, a lot of people don't have 'summer clothes' and 'winter clothes'. I wear flip flops and shorts year round and own maybe three wool sweaters.

I wear a lot of skirts if that is an option for you. Even khaki pants aren't as hot as blue jeans.

Dress for comfort.

It's 85 degrees today and we spent the day on the beach yesterday.

Hi-Just got back from Savannah -- don't think I've ever seen so many Georgia bulldogs t-shirts. Most men tourists were wearing t-shirts/shorts and tennis shoes. Women about the same. Conservative? Maybe for dinner.....

Not wearing comfortable clothes, to include shorts, in the heat and humidity of the "Coastal Empire" means one of two things: you've got lousy legs or you are stupid...it has nothing to do with being "conservative." You need to ditch the dress code attitude before you head South.

Top Man,
Since neither of your theories apply (I have fine legs and am definately not stupid) I suggest you stick to things you know more about.

Hi Donna, I live in a very hot area (Sacramento CA). Not hot in winter but even today got warm.

If you are worried about shorts, and I imagine you look just fine in them, I find that skirts work just great. Even find that they work better than shorts in many cases. Cooler, no sitting bare legged on a "hot" seat LOL. So if you aren't comfortable about wearing shorts this is another option. Maybe a skirt with a cool top, even a nice Tshirt?

DonnaD44, I think TopMan is trying to tell you that you've drawn some erroneous conclusions about dress in "the South" - and your attitude is showing.
I'd suggest you start practicing being a bit more open-minded about your fellow-American neighbors.

Gosh, dumb me! I thought Donna was showing respect for traveling to the south. What did I miss???

Donna,
the only bad attitude that I see here is not yours so please, ignore the nasties.
I appreciate your concern about looking good when you travel.
I also find skirts to be cooler and more comfortable than shorts, that is all I wore in June when we were in Savannah. And if you carry a light sweater, you can go to any restaurant dressed that way.
There are a few expensive better places to eat that you would want to "dress up" for, but on the whole, they are very casual.
For some reason, I was thinking Savannah cooled off in November, maybe wishful thinking since it is still so warm in Jax.
have a good time~

Donna, bring your shorts but also some capris. It's not going to be blazing hot like it is in the summer! Daytime Savannah weather in November can dip down into the 60s (as it will by the end of this week).

I lived ten years in Atlanta and found that Georgia people do like to get dressed up. It's rather nice, I think. So have some fun with your travel wardrobe and pack your pretty clothing for day and night (comfort first, though!).

No, sorry, I really think Donna's attitude is a bit condescending--like people who live in the South wouldn't wear shorts and skirts would have to be below the knee. Savannah, Charleston, and all the Low Country is a gorgeous part of the country to visit and a lot of it is young and hip--probably just like she enjoys in New England. And, in November, you may well get an 80* day like we had yesterday. I'd bring the shorts--and the capris--and anything else you might wear in your home town.
And as far as "dressing" for dinner, it s very nice to do but I think you will find the dress code VERY relaxed. We spend a good bit of time in nice places on the SC coast and haven't seen a coat and tie for years.

Gosh, here poor Donna is just trying to fit in and she's taking a beating for it! Where are our southern manners?? :)

I understand the question Donna, <i>and</i> I used to live in Savannah. I can assure you, no matter what you wear, no one will bat an eye. Older (70's) Savannians might dress a bit more, but they are the minority. The city is very casual and in the historic district where you'll be, you'll see more tourists than locals and they wear anything and everything. SCAD (Savannah College or Art and Design) is located in the historic district too, and you will be amused at some of the outfits you'll see on the more flamboyant and artsy students!

Although it might be in the 80's I'd count on cooler temperatures than that so bring slacks too, and a wrap for evening. Whatever you wear though, I guarantee, locals won't look twice at it...they've seen it all, over and over again, and no one will be fazed by anything you could conjure up!

I thought Donna had a reasonable and simple question. We have tons of what-to-wear-in_____ questions on this board. If a person has never been someplace, then how is he or she to know what type of clothing is appropriate unless he or she asks people who have been to that place?

I believe the Dress Code for Savannah states that you must wear clean white underwear which are not too tight as to not insight stimulation. Your bra must not be overly pointy. Skirts must cover the knee. Well endowed women must wear loose fitting tops and well endowed men must wear loose fitting dark trousers.

Those' the rules my dear and franky I don't give a damn.

Dress for comfort and layer. If it is going to be chilly, I'll wear tights with a skirt instead of going bare legged.