"Emily in Rome" – Sylvie, Princess Jane: You Can’t Wear That in An Italian Church!

Every Italophilia had to be absolutely in love with Season 5 of Emily in Paris or shall we say Emily in Rome. La Dolce Vita was seen in all her glory as the setting changed from Paris to Rome’s most iconic settings – the Colosseum, the Trevi Fountain, the Jewish Quarter and the surrounding countryside - as we saw Emily and her friends decked out in the most glorious fashions living a life we could only dream of.

Anyone who has ever been to a funeral in Italy would find Episode 10 a bit off. Did anyone catch how Princess Jane and Sylvie were dressed at the funeral of Jane’s husband? Jane wore a gown with an extremely plunging neckline and Sylvie was decked out in a sheer dress with just about everything showing through.

Not sure the directors did their research on this one but there is no way in a million years these women would ever be allowed to enter an Italian church or religious service in Italy dressed as they were.

The Churches in Italy have strict dress codes to show reverence for these sacred spaces.

DRESS CODE TO VISIT ITALIAN CATHOLIC CHURCHES

Women
Ladies must be covered from shoulders to the knee and no low-cut tops.
BOTTOMS - NO skirts or shorts above the knee. Jeans are fine, but none with holes.
TOPS -   NO tank top or sleeveless tops. No low-cut/midriff-baring tops. No suggestive wording on t-shirts. No hoodie covering your head.
(No SHEER tops!!!!  Silvie take note!)
HATS - Decorative hats or veils are acceptable.
SHOES – no flip flops, modest sandals are ok.

Men
BOTTOMS: Jeans are fine, but none with holes. Pants must cover your bottom. No low-riders or visible undergarments.
TOPS - Collared shirts, crew-neck shirts, or any shirt with sleeves (no tank tops). No suggestive wording on t-shirts. No hoodie covering your head.
HATS – ABSOLUTELY NO head coverings.

TATTOOS
You may be denied entry if you have tattoos that may be seen as offensive or disrespectful.

**When visiting Italy, it is always a good idea to carry a large scarf, shawl, or sarong in your bag, so you have items to cover up.
Many churches also have cover-ups available.