But what should I wear…next time I meet the Pope

Friday, April 11th, 2014

When you meet the Pope wear conservative dress : dark suits for men, long sleeved, high-neck dresses or suits for women. It is customary – although not obligatory – for women to wear mantillas to private papal audiences.

For diplomats attending certain papal ceremonies dress is white tie and tails and a black (not white) vest for men, and long sleeved, high neck, floor-length black dress with mantilla for women.

Dress for Embassy and Vatican related events, and even at Embassy Vatican itself, is more conservative and formal than at many other posts. Continue reading

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