Lisbon - Post Report Question and Answers

What is the typical dress code at work and in public places? Is formal dress ever required?

For work, Portuguese are quite well-dressed. And on some occasions, Portuguese can be very formal. Bring the full range of dress, from casual to formal. - Sep 2016


A little less formal than D.C. at work. Outside of work, very casual. - Aug 2015


All over the place from suits to jeans. - Jul 2015


Formal at work (Portuguese are very fine dressers) and casual outside of work. - Jun 2012


Not necessarily formal, but chic. Europeans like to look good and even with cobblestone sidewalks, most local women will be heals. No sweats and few sneakers in public. - Oct 2011


Same as in U.S. - Aug 2011


Business or business causual at work. In public it looks like America. - Aug 2010


Suits for business/government.people are usually well-dressed although not formally dressed for social events. - Sep 2008


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