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All of this is so true. Although people here (I'm from Poland) are getting more and more comfortable with colorful clothing. But you're totally right: neutral colours are the safest and, in my opinion, more classy option. Great video c:
You can pop a color here and there, but usually european males don't wear bright red, they opt bordeaux which is less bright or deep green, light blue. Women wear more bright colors than men in usual here.
+Morgana Talks I've been in the the US and i kinda doubt that. I'm pretty sure it's really popular in the US too since Nike is an American brand (obviously). But i've noticed that people in the US dress often more baggy and don't like dressing too tight. While in Europe you see these tight style Nike tracksuits literally everywhere you go.
I agree theres not as much Nike in Europe I only spent a week in The Netherlands and a week in Warsaw Poland, but from what I seen Nike is def. Less prominate there then what I see here in Orlando Fl everybody wears nikes like to me it seems like 95 percent of shoes are nike running shoes.
I am currently studying abroad in Madrid, Spain and this video RREEAALLLYY influenced my fashion decisions before I left the states. You did an amazing job here. Thank you so much!
Christopher O'Grady Hmm not really don’t base your opinion from chavs, many Londoners and Brits are fashionable, sadly it’s Essex chavs and uneducated reality tv stars like people from love island etc, that are tacky and low class
It really depends, as an italian I almost only buy british clothes, Saville Row is the Mecca of anyone intrested in classic style. I have been in the UK just once so I could not tell how people dress but for sure they make great clothes. Suits were born there not by chance.
Don't wear baseball hats! Not popular at all! The hole point is to look slim and tall with somewhat tight fitting clothes! If you dress a 5 foot 6 person with baggy clothes he will look even shorter
Oy vey. Okay. 1. To everyone worried that Americans think Europe is a country, this guy is trying to help out Americans who actually want to acclimate to styles that are generally popular/accepted within Europe. He never said that all of Europe is exactly the same, but he is giving some tips for styles that will generally be accepted as "chic" around the many countries/different cultures in Europe. Honestly most of these styles would be accepted around the United States as well, so it is NOT an attempt to say all European countries are the same. It is more to help people who need to be generally appropriate across many different cultures. If you are going to be traveling around Europe and wanting to fit in, I would say as someone who has traveled to many different European countries, these are good basic tips. 2. To everyone who is at war on here with "America is the best" and "Italy/other country is better": everyone has a culture. There is no such thing as not having a culture. How you are raised, your values, your experiences, the products available to you, the pop culture of your country - this all plays into your culture and everyone has one. The thing is, rather than insulting each other, ask yourselves what underlying values and perceptions of the people in another country would drive them to prefer one thing to another. What is really sad is that through insulting each other and claiming how you are the best, you are actually just showing how you are the WORST because you are the ones spreading cultural stereotypes, ignorance, and negativity. Ask questions - don't make judgements. Realize that different doesn't mean worse. It is 2018 - open your mind a little. 3. Non-Americans, please realize that there are many of us who would find some of the trends mentioned here just as abhorrent as you do. Socks and sandals are NOT generally accepted except by people who know nothing about fashion. There are plenty of trends in America that are loved by teenagers and young adults that are mocked by the rest of America. Not all Americans care though - there are plenty of things people here do while laughing at themselves. Day to day fashion in the US is not quite so serious. The thing is, here it is accepted to choose comfort over fashion in a lot of cases unless you are attending work or some kind of event or occasion. Also, it is more of an accepted attitude here that you wear what you want and do not worry about impressing the people around you. It is less out of a disrespect for culture and more out of the fact that our culture does not get as caught up in what is "taboo" or behaviorally "unacceptable" as some of the more traditional European cultures. We tend to be more accepting of individualism, casual styles, and comfort. The hopes of this video (from what I can tell) is to help people avoid being overly casual when traveling abroad. Wherever you are traveling, you should try to learn about the culture of where you are going and appreciate/participate in it rather than making judgement calls on the differences.
I'm french and I recognize american tourists pretty easily. They usually wear big hooded sweatshirts, Baseball caps, larger tshirts etc... But they also have different haircuts, and overall different faces (more nordic let's say than in France).
I would say that you should probably get some scarves too. Scarves are so useful especially if you are going to wear solid and neutral colors. Europeans, mostly French I would say, love wearing them.
Where psound system? That's completely silly, people wear tight scarves during winter and loose scarves the rest of the year if it's not too hot just for the looks. Of course don't wear a scarve during hot days, and specially in Southern Europe when it's too hot.
Joseph Marks As a gay person living in Norway, unless winter, scarves are not trendy anymore, and not even I’wear them if out of season. A big no no. Maybe many years like 2009. But not in 2018 lol.
I've travelled throughout Europe for many years. Your observations are spot on. Very well done, sir! Two additional comments: 1. Europe is not North America. Accept the differences with a positive frame of mind. 2. Many European men carry a small over-the-shoulder bag. A great accessory! No bulges in your pockets and your hands are always free!!
In usa you can get h&m, zara, clothes from there. That ways you're already prepared in Europe! One thing I noticed is that USA is sadly more conservative than one might think. The men are dressed sexier in europe than the average joe in the US. And here it's seen as fashion=gay. There's nothing wrong with being gay, but that's the mindset here.
+Sir Billy McTip Go tell that to some Italian Camorra or Cosa Nostra member who usually wear designer clothes, bags and have hairstyles that Americans consider as "gay".
Anonimato Vato Fashion = Normal in Europe. Not being fashionable = being poor. If you don’t look fashionable as a teen in Europe, and say you don’t really care about how you look, you’re not seen as straight, but as a gay hobo, lol.
Weirdly you are the first american talking about how to act/dress in Europe, that could actually pass as a European here in Europe, both in terms of looks and demeanor.
I lived in Euro for a total of 10 yrs. Once in Paris I saw all the women and men very fashionable dressed. I was wearing jeans. A couple of years later this time I took black pants. All of the women and men were wearing jeans! But I could pick out the American tourists- shorts with white socks and ball caps.
for a first video on the Euro=American you have just made an amazingly simple, accurate and usable video. My husband who does not think clothing is important was impressed....(thank you).....we learn so much more from experience than from reading etc. Its American to respect other cultures, to. be good guests and not offend our hosts. Americans are decent people - but sometimes they think everyone is like them....Amazing video. Thank you. Make more and in more detail. Best of luck, G
you can wear bright colors if you want! but you have to be mindful. for example a yellow t-shirt with an open black leather jacket, slim jeans and dark shoes can be a great combination and you'll look fashionable, but wearing the same yellow t-shirt with shorts will make you stand out as someone that lost his way going to the beach. the concept is measure, you want bright colors, patterns etc to be small details that enhance your whole outfit, not make you stand out :)
I did. Brought the clothes I was in and 2 changes . The rest I got in the us - tjmaxx dmw ( i Think they are called for shoes) and Nordstrom rack it was great because I would wear things that to the locals were way to extra and had some really unique stuff when I got back . That is probably a good way to do it the other way around also because you will get really portable souvenirs , make-up, scents etc music is perfect for that also .
Most people where I live don’t care about style and DO NOT LAYER layering is like a sin in my town. You look insane if you are wearing more then 1 layer and it’s not winter. These things stick out in Europe but Europeans don’t stick out that much in the U.S
As a French, I love how Americans behave in France. Most of Americans visiting France tends to love the country and the people and they are nice. SO I really don't care how they look. (most of the time look great anyway).
I believe socks+sandals are a german/nordic invention, at least among the tourists coming to Spain. As for fannypacks, wear them not around the waist, but across the chest.
My son travelled around Europe for 2 months after living in London for 2 years. He really loved Poland and the people. He said they were very friendly :) He is from NZ
In your photo you wear clothes that are more fitting than regular US clothes. European and US designs are simply different when it comes to baggy and fitting.
You are right. I tried telling my wife last year, but she insisted on getting new clothes to “blend in” with the rest of the public when we travelled to London. She did not want to look like a tourist. Yet she was going to touristy locations with a camera and taking pictures of everything 🤦🏻♂️. I wore my cowboy boots, plaid shirts, wranglers, and mesh ball cap. Went to a pub there in Greenwich called the Spanish Galleon or something like that and got served a room temperature beer in a glass that literally felt like it just came out of the dishwasher (it was hot). I asked the bar tender, “What is this?”. He says “British beer is traditionally served at room temperature”. I turned and looked at my father-in-law and said “See, thats why we left this country”.
You did a really nice job Alex. I just returned from Europe and you nailed it. My 20 YO is leaving soon to study in Spain and I sent this to him. Very helpful. Thank you.
Great video! Sweet and simple. I travel to Europe as much as I can and there are a few things that are absolutely true: class over comfort, gym clothes for the gym only, and NEVER flip flops with socks! Now, one thing: cargo shorts. I love them and I bought my best pair in a very nice place in Liverpool. However, I'm over 60. For young guys it is probably better to go with the shorter ones. People like my wife and I, in that range of age, I mean, have to be very mindful of what to wear in Europe. Of course, what I love in the US is that everybody wears whatever they want, and it is OK, but in Europe, if you like to blend and not to look cheap or even ridiculous, you must follow some rules, particularly if you are over 50.
All those rules depends where you go, which country and as well it depends whether you go to city or town. In towns, in Czech Republic, "dress code" is more relaxed. Well no one wear work out clothes beside working out or cycling, that's true, on other hand you can meet locals with cargo pants/shorts or in t-shirt with some graphic on it or with not exactly fitting jeans... But it greatly depends on what they do at the time, but generally we wear those things when we don't plant go to restaurants, city centre or so. On other hand you can meet people wearing this in hardware store, grocery and in work days in commuter train. At private events on gardens or cottage or just somewhere outside of town we really don't care much about clothes, whether they are fashionable or not. Bright colours... well you were perhaps too west and too north, you can get bright coloured t-shirts and so, but it is mainly in summer.
If u want to dress like a European hipster.. Yeah you are pretty much spot on. xD And the pick pocketing or security has very little to do with clothes. As a potential target by criminals you can choose to be a "soft" target or a "hard" target. A "soft" target has no awareness of their surrounding, only looking in to their phones, doesn't hold eye contact for more than half a second, have valuables in outer pockets and wear handbags etc so they are easy to pick or snatch from you. A hard target has awareness, makes eye contact, protect their personal space and keeps valuables and bags close to their body and in eye sight. Unless you come across a violent armed robber, just being a hard target will keep you from being pick pocketed or scammed etc.
COMFORTABLE SHOES (you mentioned this but it helps to emphasize)! You will be walking everywhere! Often on cobblestone or something else old and not fun. If you are going to a formal event, try to change at the event or at least wear your comfortable shoes and bring your formal pair to the event. Leave your bling at home. That will make you a target in areas with pickpockets. And in some countries like Spain, the cops won't care. So don't be a target.
You're SO right, Alex. I live in sunny Portugal and everything you said equates to "our" European dress-style. Another dead giveaway that you're American is college t's and sweatshirts - avoid anything with college logos like: Illinois, Harvard, etc. OH and the caps - NO New York Yankees hats, especially worn backwards! Another big hit with the Europeans, regarding footwear, is Merrell - they're AWESOME for walking and they fit in with a real casual look. Also wear dark short socks - ankle socks - with your footwear. White socks is a definite NO-NO!! I can't really remember anything else because you pretty much mentioned everything. Just thought I'd add these little tips, too. Have a great one! And good (future) travels \m/
Maggie Santos Too bad that it has become a Trend in Europe to wear American college hoodies like Stanford or Harvard. You can buy those in Primark or H&M
Timon The thing is, between a European wearing one and an American wearing one, you can still tell the difference. I think it's safe to say that Europeans can still get away with it 😂😂
Never seen those @ H&M thou.... But I think it also really depends on where you go. When I was an undergrad at Duke, everybody was just fine, i.e. shirts, polos, khakis, seersucker shorts...Now I'm in central Illinois, full-blown towny style😂😂
Ok, except for not wanting to be cheated and harassed, why shouldn't we wear our national "costume" when we are abroad? Isn't it cute and quaint enough? Jokes aside, I was a punk/goth 22 year old when I first went to Europe and even the Americans didn't know I was American. I was first mistaken for German, lol. No, I didn't wear sportswear or baseball caps. I thought Europeans underdressed, as everyone wore jeans all the time. Actually, I thought everyone was copying ugly American style while I was much more glamorous in my outfits and doc martens.
Very good video. All your tips can be recommended. A little addition: It is important to choose the right clothes to wear at the right place/ location/ event. (Don't misunderstand, it needn't to be brands, or expensive clothes, but they have to be clean and fit and correspond with the event/location.) If one wears the wrong clothes (e.g. sport dress while shopping), it will be seen as that whether the person is ignorant or doesn't care/value himself and doesn't value the other ppl. If you are invited to a persons home and you show up e.g. in jogging pants it will be seen as very disrespectful. You are able to insult ppl by what you wear. Ppl will judge you on what you wear and on your table manners. Especially elderly. (The youth always trys out to find the limit 😉)
Great video dude. But my pet peeve is Americans saying "I went to Europe" when European countries are so different from each other. I say this as a Norwegian who's lived in Italy and the UK as well :)
You are so right!!!! Me, as a european/austrian, hurts so very much, when people - not only tourists - wear gym clothes or beach clothes in a city! Be sure that we wear them also, but just where they belong!!! Besides: brands are not the matter of fact!
It hurts you when people wear clothes that you wouldn't wear? Aren't Europeans meant to be very reserved and private, why on Earth would you care what a complete stranger wears while they're just minding their own business?
Yes, it "hurts" because it is disrespectful and a lost of culture! I personally find it distgusting when tourists wear gym- or beachclothes in our beautiful cities to go out for a coffee or dinner or visits for example churches! It is a shame to see people not in proper way to visit for example our st stephans cathedral! As I wrote, of corseI also wear these kind of clothes, but just where they belong and not as an every day clothing!
@@andreapreiser6162 If people wearing tracksuits in public, as it's what they feel comfortable in, 'hurts' you, then you really do need to look at yourself. There is no 'proper' way to dress in public. What's 'proper' is what's legal and what makes one feel comfortable. If you get annoyed at people wearing a tracksuit inside a cathedral you really are silly. Oh and also, just because clothes are made for a certain purpose, doesn't then mean that they can only be worn for that purpose, so how about you let complete strangers who are innocent go about their own private lives and stop being so judgemental. The beauty of a free and open democratic society is that people from all walks of life, backgrounds and cultures can come together and share in the beauties that said society offers, without having to face discrimination or unfair treatment. Why not just live and let live, and let people express their true selves in peace?
You still need to learn a lot.......! You need to grow up! No more interrest in discussing with you! Wear whatever you want whereever you want! Good luck :-)
Well the GOLDEN tip for shoes in Europe is to wear a pair of shoes which does not stand out in your outfit, so people will not even notice you are wearing them :') That's why white or black sneakers (or brown lether elegant shoes) with minimal design (adidas or nike-like) are good. As for colours: you can wear bright colours or graphic shirts, BUT only one of the clothes you are wearing should be colorful. So: black or white clothes + 1 colorful or graphic shirt 👍 that looks good
do you stand out in US now, when you dress European? another thing I noticed and it is really important (of topic) is that Americans don't use commas and sometimes you have to read over the same text to understand it. but overall, great video, keep going :)
a lot of people were commenting on how black I was dressed. in my Spanish class my teacher showed us the Spanish website of zara and talking about how not much of color is worn in europe
Mantas Barcys Whenever I go to the US I stand out because of the way I dress (I'm half french, half american but live in France)... People stare at me and my cousin is always like "why are your outfits so fancy ?" (I wear dresses etc and she and her friends wear sport shorts...) In the end I give up and become tired of the staring so I just wear shorts and a plain t-shirt ahah (When I go, I stay like 10 weeks so being stared at for 10 weeks uh no thanks ahah)
Idreamedadreamlastnight Where did you go? To the south? Dressing like that is totally normal in the Northeast. I wouldn't have looked twice at you if I were to see you here
When I first saw you I assumed you were European, until you said you weren't. So good job! Watching this as European myself is very interesting because it makes me realise what trends and styles are actually European only because Americans don't do them the same way. It's fascinating to reflect on your own culture that way. Even though Europe a diverse continent with many differences between the various countries, it seems there are still things that are common across Europe but uncommon for other continents....
I'm American. We are the third most populated country in the world, and our country covers an entire continent and many drastically different climates. Even within the continental United States, people from Bismarck, North Dakota dress nothing like people from San Antonio, Texas. We have an extremely diverse population, culturally and ethnically; we are the melting pot of the world. This makes saying that "Americans dress a certain way." untrue from the outset. I come from a small town in Central Pennsylvania, which is a northern state. Here, many men wear hoodies, baseball hats, comfortable jeans or cargo pants, and boots. Why? Because many of the people here do skilled labor such as construction, farming, masonry, etc. This is usually how I dress even though I'm in technology, I feel comfortable and like I don't stand out. Many guys here also have big beards and drive large trucks. But, when I went to New York City for work, I felt like a total outsider in my own country. I felt like most of the people there dressed "European" with muted colors, layers, and fitted clothing. They just seemed very "put together" and like they made an effort and were thoughtful in what they chose as an outfit. And now this is only the northern East Coast I'm talking about, just imagine how different it is on the West Coast and in the mountains.
It's interesting how fashion trends change over time internationally. Even H&M in the US only sells mens shorts that are above the knee. By contrast, when I visited Germany and Italy during college in the early 2000s, German and Italian men only wore Capris, but no men in the US wore shorts other than board shorts or basketball shorts. BTW, everything said in this vid is true in my travel experiences. Easy tip, shop at H&M not the GAP or Nike Town. Graphic T-shirts and athletic clothes are a relatively recent (i.e., historically recent, like 20 years) and IMO bad fashion trend in the US.
cute video! I think you really nailed it. perhaps I may add two things: don't wear socks with shorts and sneakers (only the unvisible ones), and (besides summer) scarfs are a necessity. Also bags are very fashionable.
Ulrich Lehnhardt If you decide to wear socks (and are in your late 10’s or early 20’s): wear white fashionable socks from Adidas, Tommy Hilfiger, or Vans.
I am european, and i really like graphic tees WHEN you dont layer... Especially when the tees do have something that you really personally love, some fandom or band you are a fan of for example...
hahaha, wow, it's so weird I dress too European then, and I'm not even american nor european. Glad you did this vid, it's like a cultural stuff that comes from observation which gives us like a more broaden view. cheers!
I live in Roma. American tourists are embarassing . They are just covered , Not dressed . Without style on clothes and With flip flops At The feet at the restaurant ! I think it s not a question Of comfort But a question of lack of style and culture . Fashion and food in My country Are culture . And we want respect of out lifestyle and tradition .
Mark BestBuddy who Is The best ?? No culture no elegance no History no style no art only Ugly and fat people with disgusting eating habits , ignorant about other cultures . We see you all around the World with your flip flops on feet and Vulgar leggins in Your fat ass : What a ugly and Sad people !!!
My compliments, your suggestions are really good. I would agree that as a European, we tend to be classically stylish in dress. We also like to be refined in terms of our behaviour in public, in that we like to speak discreetly, and not be overly loud when we speak in public.
I think this is a very good heads up to americans coming to live in europe, but unfortunatelly you have to spend some time in the country before you can figure out their specific style. you will probably face some weird looks, but then you will slowly acclimate and figure out what is socially acceptable. he are describing norwegian fashon in this video, which is very much neutral,but for example graphic tees are very much acceptable and common in many other countries. in some countries shorts of any kind are not acceptable at school for example, and in others they are very much common. same with cleavages or anything else. but i have a feeling american tracksuits and general gymwear is very baggy and comfortable, while in eastern europe when people wear tracksuits they are also well fitting and have their own style. to be clear I dont support anyone wearing any type of gym clothes on the streets, I am just noticing.
These are good tips. For dressing in very cold climates I'd suggest getting sports thermal wear as the first layer then dress normally on top of that but have a well insulated coat and gloves for outside in the neutral colours suggested. You can get gloves with rubber fingertips so you can still use a smartphone and take pictures. "Decathlon" is a good store for this sort of gear. By the end of my first winter there I got it worked out but I was wrestling with many layers until I did, switching to and fro the freezing streets to the heated interiors. Probably not an issue for the Americans used to cold winters but I came from the southern hemisphere.
where am I meant to keep plastic bags for picking up my dogs shit ? should I leave it for you to step in or wait till I get arrested for not cleaning it up ?
I don't own other kinda pants than cargo pants... in fact I only have one pair and they have lasted me 4 years already. Not going to buy another pants until I actually have to, that's the way I see it.
This made me chuckle, UK is in Europe but gym clothing is virtually a uniform in some areas. I must admit I agree with the French though (having French ancestry), never to wear gym clothing outside of the gym. They may feel stretchy & comfortable, but yesterday, after a personal training session, I had to nip into Aldi in my gym gear, and at almost 60, I can tell you I've never felt so uncomfortable in my life! Lol....😁😆
im from europe and i hate that many people value style over comfort.. but i dont care, i wear gym clothes all the time also, if someone has a problem with that (nwver happened but maybe some restarurants?), theyre not going to get my money. simple.
Totally agree! This is a prime signal for pickpocketers to take advantage of you in Paris. Also, don't walk around with a Starbucks To Go cups in hand -- especially if you want to avoid the pickpocketer (based on personal experience).
As a european I can confirm what this man is saying. I have to say that flip flops are actually not a mistake as long as they are not worn in tourist areas such as museums or cathedrals. But it's ok if you go in more relaxed places such as shopping or to the beach.
The lesson here would be not to hang out with shallow/empty people who judge you on the clothes you wear... I mean who wants the approval of people that would say straight to your face "What are you wearing?!" ? And I'm a native Parisian. Please tourists don't change your style when coming to France and be proud of where you are from and who you are. If somebody makes fun of you then good riddance, there are A-holes everywhere.
See you are actually intelligent. So many Americans are so insecure. Yet they would call me racist if I expected anyone to assimilate to American culture. There actually used to be one. But they don't realize that. Look at any photo pre 1959
I agree. I’m here in Rome and you are spot on. Nice fit clothing for men and neutral colors. Plain sneaker or boot for winter and a nice wool jacket below the waist.
When I lived in Manhattan about 20 years ago on the upper west side near the Youth Hostel on Amsterdam Avenue, I used to see young German tourists all of the time. Backpacks, narrow glasses, tight check or plaid clothing in neutral colors, thick wool socks and Birkenstocks emerging from the 103rd street 1&9 train subway stop...looking lost and a bit scared. "Amsterdam Hostel? Two blocks that way, then two blocks that way." I'd say before they spoke. (All of them spoke English, and fairly well too.) They'd usually seem grateful and a bit freaked out that you knew exactly who they were and where they were going. Americans aren't the only ones who stand out on holiday.
Hm, spotting "the American" used to be easy when i was a teenager .. but now, it has actually become a challenge (until you are in listening range...) Americans used to dress in terrible colours and baggy clothes. When i was in school, we sometimes (often) made fun of Americans and their rather unfitting clothes .. with trousers that showed a butt crack and baseball caps sporting their team on the head. But it has become much better. Most tourists that come here now dress much more appropriate. Its not their clothing that stands out anymore .. but rather their behaviour.
Yea, i would not really disagree .. culturally, the US has been a front runner (that is in the 70s and 80s) .. but there has been a cultural decline in America - or so it feels. Less cultural impulses come from there .. and there has been a shift to Asia. Meanwhile Europe is still trying to build its own cultural identity (again) But all in all, yea - sure, America has been hugely influencial (well, except in fashion and food that is - thats what we have France and Italy for)
The Reckoning you are so stupid... I'm Spanish and. Can tell you that alot of the music and style that americans do, Europeans copy because America is seen as a great cultural country. LOok at the music lol we know every American artist and listen to it.
not really. Europeans copied Americans in the 80 and 90s but not anymore. Nowadays European have their own style, it has really nothing to do with the US anymore.
Wow, I never realised we have so many rules, but as you explain it, you are probably right. On the other way round, if you are wearing only these clothes that are common, you might miss some really funny people ( with my friends, what you describe are work-clothes or to visit museums etc.). But if you visit the really interesting parts of town, places tourists normally don't find, you will find a lot of people wearing bright colors or printed shirts etc. In Germany I think this is a bit of a subculture thing, but it gets more and more popular.
I went to the USA this summer and the first thing I noticed as a European was the amount of high lifted white sportsocks under shorts! I don't know if thats a thing in America, but leave them behind if you go to Europe. Just wear dark colored ankle socks or no-show socks under shorts. And don't wear oversized tees or sweatshirts please!
My biggest piece of advice about clothing for those visiting Spain is: It's cold in winter here . I'm sick and tired of seeing tourists in winter freezing becouse they only have shorts and flip-flops, and maybe a hoodie. So, if you are coming in winter, you are going to need a coat, or at least a nice jacket, long pants, close shoes or boots, those things, becouse it's not always as warm and sunny as tourists believe.
I agree that it is generally a good idea to check the weather of where you are traveling before hand and pack appropriately. This goes for anyone going anywhere.
Please make a video about the main religions and what areas they are most dominant in. Muslims Christians Catholics etc. I plan on imitating soon to Europe. I'm also a Muslim and from what negativity the media consistently displays I'm more than sure European people would be totally weird and un tottered about Islam. Thanks in advance buddy!♡ Assalamualaikum 🤲✊btw Your videos rock bro! Keep them coming
I am european and i wear graphic t-shirt almost every day and i am a big fan of cargo short and pants. Still, this is a good video for young people who only value themselves through the eyes of the others
Well, it is good bets, but fashion varies a lot. And what is ok in one situation and time, are not in next. So these are just safe bets to start from, when you are not shore. And yes, socks and sandels are ALWAYS wrong. ;-)
your taking it to the extreme dude. its not about self image, its about respect for the people around you. having to sit next to someone dressed like a crack den, on a restaurant is not very nice. Its not about getting the admiration of others, its quite the opposite, its about not creating noice in the surroundings of your fellow human beings. That also includes people who wear extravagant clothes, in extreme color that screams for attention. when people go to a restaurant, to a cafe, or to church, they're not there to look at/smell you, either in your trashy clothes, or in your radiant dress. And these tips aren't something thats changed regularly, far from it, they are timeless. trying to appear confident by trying not to give a fuck, is the most telling sign your insecure. Your not fooling anyone, not even your self.
RealityHurts923 ppl who don't give two fucks about how they dress (in a sense that they don't care and not in a sense that they have their own style) usually actually care a lot what others think, so much that they think if they don't put any effort in it, no one can judge them for that 'well, i dress like shit but i don't care about fashion, u know, that's why i dress like shit' just accept that other people don't wanna look bad on purpose then
You are dressed VERY PERFECT for to be a STYLISH CASUAL and blend in in Europe/ We here walk a lot and use public transport so for to use very light colors is not practical as it may get dirty and will show up at once. Also in this cloths you are wear if you stop for a coffee in a inexpensive coffee shop or restaurant it make you look like a 'Good class' ( means by difficult to guest , ) and if you just feel for to stop in a more sophisticated coffee shop or restaurant it is still respectable and youth effect
@@vibez2806 maybe it's different in the usa, I live in the EU in Croatia almost everyone here (there are always exceptions) gets nicely dressed when we go somewhere. Because people in the USA are always being smart about everything that is normal in other countries, that's reason why the rest of the world laughs at you...
@@scubacro5758 funny you just made yourself look like a clown. I am jamaican and ask anyone in the caribbean, we are known to be showy. Don't mean that I am gonna be ignorant like you and judge people that aint
YOU ARE DRESSED JUST PERFECT. still masculine but a bit boyish and that is OK as you are young. YOU ARE DRESSED JUST PERFECT as in Europe RESPECFULL - DRESSED LIKE THAT WILL BE RESPECTED EVERYWHERE ! the colors is JUST PERFECT as we walk and use public transport a lot and that colors for not to get it dirty is JUST PERFECT ! where ever you go with that colors you can be relax and not worry if a tiny spill of wine or coffee or what ever drops on your cloths shows ! you can home relax and wash it out after !
As a "general rule"/current social norm, I'd say this is kind of spot on - at least in the northern/northwestern countries. You'll definitely find deviations from country to country (i.e., at-knee/slightly below the knee shorts in Sweden and Germany [in my experience]), and person to person (of course), but [most people that I interact with] definitely in the cooler months follow a "dress to impress" look. Also, scarves not only keep you warm and keep you from getting sick, but are a great fashion accessory (if that's your thing). In the warmer months, at least in the Netherlands, people will still kind of follow the "rule", but also throw it out and wear whatever. In the end, wear whatever you want, it's your style and personality... just leave your cargo shorts and socks with sandals behind (I'm looking at you, Germans - even my German friends don't understand it though). And in regards to footwear, just wear nice sandals (without socks) and Nike is visible here, just not as common like in the US (or maybe it is and I just don't care to stare at people's shoe preference).
I am Norwegian and i wear Adidas sweatpants everyday, (jeans for special things when suits are too nice), I do like brighter colors for my sweaters, i do have a nice pair of white shoes tough for anywhere but going to and from work during winter. And i only wear graphic t-shirts, Adidas sweatpants are usually perfectly acceptable everyday clothes or similar but only tight fitting. about the shorts definately above the knees, and never ever socks in sandals. I would like to point out that i do not care the least bit about standing out, so it may be me, but i know many people who wear workout clothes as everyday, mostly people who don't work out tough. Interesting to hear about your experiences, and good advice. And many people will change just to go get some groceries, if they have their cozy clothes on. :)
Your style is not the standard though. You would be considered a chav in many places. It's true though that adidas pants in particular, if fit, are considered more acceptable, and that bright or dark coulours depend on season and country.
Homebody Heaven i believe it depends on the sentence. i. e. My friend and I are going to the store, This is a picture of my friend and me. The pronouns have to sound and be correct independently.
Tj16903 one should never put himself first, as in "ME and my friend." It makes you sound narcissistic and self centered as well as uneducated. Just FYI.
This is a great video. Turns out my 14 year old has been dressing european for a while-haha , but he got made fun of here in the states. I can't wait to show him your video. Thanks and make some more. Also maybe make a video about the places that you visited and how you are so glad you went and why. How it has opened up your mind and made you appreciate other cultures and made you more worldly. Thanks and great job!
despicabledog I’ve been on a Dutch-Italian exhange project and half of the Italian group was in track suite, while the other half was dressed a bit too fancy and boring...
I don't know where you've been but I'm Italian and nobody and I say nobody goes around in tracksuit, you're lying. Also students aren't really a reliable benchmark. Teenagers dress like shit, Italian or not.
Where I live, Glasgow, NEVER wear football shirts unless you are looking for trouble. Football here is religiously motivated (Catholics and Protestants) and can be VERY violent at times.
a lot of things you mentioned are notneceseraly true in mediteranian countries, for example flip flops, sports wear, longer or cargo shotrs, bright colours...its more immportant where and when to ware it...
I mean, I live in Sicily, pretty much the Heart of Mediterranean Sea, and I absolutely agree with his statements-->Although, here it is acceptable to wear graphical t-shirts as a teenager(i.e cool and decorative landscapes are loved!), you can use colored clothes, but jeans and pants should be like gray, beige, peach pink, light blue, dark black and even yellow.
Trying not to look like a tourist is unrealistic for most of us e.g. our skin color. It’s okay to look like a Tourist - it’s how we act that’s more important than what we wear. Sadly, it seems to be a reaction to poor Tourist behaviour, or simple ignorance. I felt so strongly about this I’ve made a video to help new Tourists become travelling ambassadors for their own country so we can all be proud of where we come from and not have to worry about blending in. Ciao.
When you are European but still watch this video.
I just want to know what people don't wear in Europe 🙁
How to dress in Europe:
Step #1: Dress like a actual adult.
Chaotic Slav riiiiiiiiiight.... Meaning what? He isn't dressed like one ??
Kyle A
American are dressed like teenagers.
an adult*
DrESs LiKe A aCTuAL AduLt
Dressing like an adult means dressing how you like without worrying about if other people are perceiving your outfit as age appropriate.
All of this is so true. Although people here (I'm from Poland) are getting more and more comfortable with colorful clothing. But you're totally right: neutral colours are the safest and, in my opinion, more classy option. Great video c:
Nicole Yeah! I'm from Finland and I agree too! This is how you look "good" in Europe!
I’m from the Netherlands, and i confirm the “neutral and classy” 🙋🏻♂️
You can pop a color here and there, but usually european males don't wear bright red, they opt bordeaux which is less bright or deep green, light blue. Women wear more bright colors than men in usual here.
@@astrid2885 they can,don't be sexist
@@riyasingh2729 I am not sexist. I don' t care what colours peole wear. I am just stating a fact. Most european men tend to wear more neutral colours.
I studied abroad in Paris & am now teaching English in southern France and these tips are so on point! Great video!
jane & alexa How do you like living there? What ate some differences in the people if u don't mind. I'd love to live there one day 😊
jane & alexa yup
Nike is not popular in europe? Which Europe did you go to?
Mr Duke Silver finnish people are all about Nike, Adidas and Kappa
Indeed Nike tracksuits is a custom to every major European city.
nike in europe is not as popular as it is in the usa
+Morgana Talks
I've been in the the US and i kinda doubt that. I'm pretty sure it's really popular in the US too since Nike is an American brand (obviously). But i've noticed that people in the US dress often more baggy and don't like dressing too tight. While in Europe you see these tight style Nike tracksuits literally everywhere you go.
I agree theres not as much Nike in Europe I only spent a week in The Netherlands and a week in Warsaw Poland, but from what I seen Nike is def. Less prominate there then what I see here in Orlando Fl everybody wears nikes like to me it seems like 95 percent of shoes are nike running shoes.
I am currently studying abroad in Madrid, Spain and this video RREEAALLLYY influenced my fashion decisions before I left the states. You did an amazing job here. Thank you so much!
Europe is too much of a generalisation, most people in the UK walk around like bloody messes. Italy is another matter.
When I went to London I looked like a homeless person in comparison to everyone.
You should have come to a council estate in Leeds. You'd have looked a Gucci millionaire hahaha
Christopher O'Grady Hmm not really don’t base your opinion from chavs, many Londoners and Brits are fashionable, sadly it’s Essex chavs and uneducated reality tv stars like people from love island etc, that are tacky and low class
It really depends, as an italian I almost only buy british clothes, Saville Row is the Mecca of anyone intrested in classic style. I have been in the UK just once so I could not tell how people dress but for sure they make great clothes. Suits were born there not by chance.
UK left the EU and was never part of the continent.
Don't wear baseball hats! Not popular at all! The hole point is to look slim and tall with somewhat tight fitting clothes! If you dress a 5 foot 6 person with baggy clothes he will look even shorter
Jordi Barcelona32 And don't wear them backwards. Baseball hats scream tourist and come & pick pocket me.
why would i want to look tall? i love being shorter
Slender more than tall.
I realized why it’s not popular at all, there’s no baseball over there 😂
Oy vey. Okay.
1. To everyone worried that Americans think Europe is a country, this guy is trying to help out Americans who actually want to acclimate to styles that are generally popular/accepted within Europe. He never said that all of Europe is exactly the same, but he is giving some tips for styles that will generally be accepted as "chic" around the many countries/different cultures in Europe. Honestly most of these styles would be accepted around the United States as well, so it is NOT an attempt to say all European countries are the same. It is more to help people who need to be generally appropriate across many different cultures. If you are going to be traveling around Europe and wanting to fit in, I would say as someone who has traveled to many different European countries, these are good basic tips.
2. To everyone who is at war on here with "America is the best" and "Italy/other country is better": everyone has a culture. There is no such thing as not having a culture. How you are raised, your values, your experiences, the products available to you, the pop culture of your country - this all plays into your culture and everyone has one. The thing is, rather than insulting each other, ask yourselves what underlying values and perceptions of the people in another country would drive them to prefer one thing to another. What is really sad is that through insulting each other and claiming how you are the best, you are actually just showing how you are the WORST because you are the ones spreading cultural stereotypes, ignorance, and negativity. Ask questions - don't make judgements. Realize that different doesn't mean worse. It is 2018 - open your mind a little.
3. Non-Americans, please realize that there are many of us who would find some of the trends mentioned here just as abhorrent as you do. Socks and sandals are NOT generally accepted except by people who know nothing about fashion. There are plenty of trends in America that are loved by teenagers and young adults that are mocked by the rest of America. Not all Americans care though - there are plenty of things people here do while laughing at themselves. Day to day fashion in the US is not quite so serious. The thing is, here it is accepted to choose comfort over fashion in a lot of cases unless you are attending work or some kind of event or occasion. Also, it is more of an accepted attitude here that you wear what you want and do not worry about impressing the people around you. It is less out of a disrespect for culture and more out of the fact that our culture does not get as caught up in what is "taboo" or behaviorally "unacceptable" as some of the more traditional European cultures. We tend to be more accepting of individualism, casual styles, and comfort. The hopes of this video (from what I can tell) is to help people avoid being overly casual when traveling abroad. Wherever you are traveling, you should try to learn about the culture of where you are going and appreciate/participate in it rather than making judgement calls on the differences.
I'm french and I recognize american tourists pretty easily. They usually wear big hooded sweatshirts, Baseball caps, larger tshirts etc... But they also have different haircuts, and overall different faces (more nordic let's say than in France).
I would say that you should probably get some scarves too. Scarves are so useful especially if you are going to wear solid and neutral colors. Europeans, mostly French I would say, love wearing them.
Alex Joey ah yeah you're right! Scarves too do add a lil something more to the outfit. And especially in the colder countries.
you shouldnt wear scarves lol, some homofobic people r gonna call u gay n stuff everywhere all the time lol
Where psound system? That's completely silly, people wear tight scarves during winter and loose scarves the rest of the year if it's not too hot just for the looks. Of course don't wear a scarve during hot days, and specially in Southern Europe when it's too hot.
Joseph Marks nah that's gay you'll get bate
Joseph Marks As a gay person living in Norway, unless winter, scarves are not trendy anymore, and not even I’wear them if out of season. A big no no. Maybe many years like 2009. But not in 2018 lol.
I've travelled throughout Europe for many years. Your observations are spot on. Very well done, sir! Two additional comments: 1. Europe is not North America. Accept the differences with a positive frame of mind. 2. Many European men carry a small over-the-shoulder bag. A great accessory! No bulges in your pockets and your hands are always free!!
In usa you can get h&m, zara, clothes from there. That ways you're already prepared in Europe! One thing I noticed is that USA is sadly more conservative than one might think. The men are dressed sexier in europe than the average joe in the US. And here it's seen as fashion=gay. There's nothing wrong with being gay, but that's the mindset here.
yes, the male european fashion and hairstyles, are percieved as
gay or at best **european mindset**.... italian,greek,mediternean fashion is sexy
Well it IS gay... most if not ALL of fashion industry and fashion designers is gay
+Sir Billy McTip
Go tell that to some Italian Camorra or Cosa Nostra member who usually wear designer clothes, bags and have hairstyles that Americans consider as "gay".
Anonimato Vato
Fashion = Normal in Europe. Not being fashionable = being poor.
If you don’t look fashionable as a teen in Europe, and say you don’t really care about how you look, you’re not seen as straight, but as a gay hobo, lol.
Anonimato Vato Plus, H&M’s collection is different in the USA.
Weirdly you are the first american talking about how to act/dress in Europe, that could actually pass as a European here in Europe, both in terms of looks and demeanor.
@XvX XvX Soft spoken, calm, not over excited, not loud, relaxed not over expressive body language.
lol! I'm from Amsterdam and what you're saying; sooo true!!
thanks for sharing.
enne... it can never be mentioned enough, no beachwear in the city!
I lived in Euro for a total of 10 yrs. Once in Paris I saw all the women and men very fashionable dressed. I was wearing jeans. A couple of years later this time I took black pants. All of the women and men were wearing jeans!
But I could pick out the American tourists- shorts with white socks and ball caps.
for a first video on the Euro=American you have just made an amazingly simple, accurate and usable video. My husband who does not think clothing is important was impressed....(thank you).....we learn so much more from experience than from reading etc. Its American to respect other cultures, to. be good guests and not offend our hosts. Americans are decent people - but sometimes they think everyone is like them....Amazing video. Thank you. Make more and in more detail. Best of luck, G
I loved how everyone dressed in Europe when I visited. In my country (USA) most guys don't value the fashion and cut. It was nice to see this there.
Must be pretty gay to like seeing other men dress “fashionably” 🤣🤣
I wore my "Three Stooges" and "Rolling Stones" T shirts in London and Amsterdam and they were excellent "ice breakers" and conversation starters.
really really good observation! i'm german and i always get told i'm too fancy or even look gay when i'm visiting the states, even in california 🙈😂
I was in a plane between LA and Denver, and a russian girl told me I looked either as a European or gay...
you can wear bright colors if you want! but you have to be mindful. for example a yellow t-shirt with an open black leather jacket, slim jeans and dark shoes can be a great combination and you'll look fashionable, but wearing the same yellow t-shirt with shorts will make you stand out as someone that lost his way going to the beach. the concept is measure, you want bright colors, patterns etc to be small details that enhance your whole outfit, not make you stand out :)
Just true. I am staying in Europe for a year, and this video is precisely a condensed version of all my observations.
To be fair, I do not purchase a new wardrobe when I visit the US, so I don't see why they should.
Eleonore Bon
Because you’ll be judged in Europe.
because in europe we dress fashionable, if you dress fashionable where others don't it's not bad, but when you don't when others do it looks bad
I did. Brought the clothes I was in and 2 changes . The rest I got in the us - tjmaxx dmw ( i Think they are called for shoes) and Nordstrom rack it was great because I would wear things that to the locals were way to extra and had some really unique stuff when I got back . That is probably a good way to do it the other way around also because you will get really portable souvenirs , make-up, scents etc music is perfect for that also .
Most people where I live don’t care about style and DO NOT LAYER layering is like a sin in my town. You look insane if you are wearing more then 1 layer and it’s not winter. These things stick out in Europe but Europeans don’t stick out that much in the U.S
As a French, I love how Americans behave in France. Most of Americans visiting France tends to love the country and the people and they are nice. SO I really don't care how they look. (most of the time look great anyway).
I believe socks+sandals are a german/nordic invention, at least among the tourists coming to Spain. As for fannypacks, wear them not around the waist, but across the chest.
You’re just generally telling men how not to dress like a high school student. 😂
This is very true lol
Are you saying all adults in America dress as bad as the American tourists? 😨
@@KarrieDreammind5Yeah most people don’t care here, but I would say like 25% dress alright.
It's funny how people go to austria, hungary, croatia, italy but not slovenia..
My son travelled around Europe for 2 months after living in London for 2 years. He really loved Poland and the people. He said they were very friendly :) He is from NZ
...or Poland
Catherine wisniewski lots of people go to poland
I'm Austrian and have been to all of these places..but I get that you mean people who are traveling through Europe.
Everyone goes to Poland. It's one of the most visited countries in the world
I'm British and I follow pretty much none of these "rules", fitting in is boring, wear what you like and anyone who is nice won't care.
Jay Croker yeah it's filtering out the xxxxx nicely.
In your photo you wear clothes that are more fitting than regular US clothes. European and US designs are simply different when it comes to baggy and fitting.
You are right. I tried telling my wife last year, but she insisted on getting new clothes to “blend in” with the rest of the public when we travelled to London. She did not want to look like a tourist. Yet she was going to touristy locations with a camera and taking pictures of everything 🤦🏻♂️. I wore my cowboy boots, plaid shirts, wranglers, and mesh ball cap.
Went to a pub there in Greenwich called the Spanish Galleon or something like that and got served a room temperature beer in a glass that literally felt like it just came out of the dishwasher (it was hot). I asked the bar tender, “What is this?”. He says “British beer is traditionally served at room temperature”. I turned and looked at my father-in-law and said “See, thats why we left this country”.
You probably look horrific
i kind of agree. who is this guy to dictate what i should wear just to look 'cool' and fit in. is he a typical fashion fascist?
You did a really nice job Alex. I just returned from Europe and you nailed it. My 20 YO is leaving soon to study in Spain and I sent this to him. Very helpful. Thank you.
Great video! Sweet and simple. I travel to Europe as much as I can and there are a few things that are absolutely true: class over comfort, gym clothes for the gym only, and NEVER flip flops with socks! Now, one thing: cargo shorts. I love them and I bought my best pair in a very nice place in Liverpool. However, I'm over 60. For young guys it is probably better to go with the shorter ones. People like my wife and I, in that range of age, I mean, have to be very mindful of what to wear in Europe. Of course, what I love in the US is that everybody wears whatever they want, and it is OK, but in Europe, if you like to blend and not to look cheap or even ridiculous, you must follow some rules, particularly if you are over 50.
Do you have more suggestions as to what to wear?
Primark, guys! The cheapest store in the UK! And the clothes are so nice! I always shop there when I visit the UK. Why didn't you visit Greece, Alex?
When it comes to traveling I would recommend staying in a city for more than 2 days each.
Thank you LOB
All those rules depends where you go, which country and as well it depends whether you go to city or town.
In towns, in Czech Republic, "dress code" is more relaxed. Well no one wear work out clothes beside working out or cycling, that's true, on other hand you can meet locals with cargo pants/shorts or in t-shirt with some graphic on it or with not exactly fitting jeans...
But it greatly depends on what they do at the time, but generally we wear those things when we don't plant go to restaurants, city centre or so. On other hand you can meet people wearing this in hardware store, grocery and in work days in commuter train. At private events on gardens or cottage or just somewhere outside of town we really don't care much about clothes, whether they are fashionable or not.
Bright colours... well you were perhaps too west and too north, you can get bright coloured t-shirts and so, but it is mainly in summer.
If u want to dress like a European hipster.. Yeah you are pretty much spot on. xD
And the pick pocketing or security has very little to do with clothes. As a potential target by criminals you can choose to be a "soft" target or a "hard" target. A "soft" target has no awareness of their surrounding, only looking in to their phones, doesn't hold eye contact for more than half a second, have valuables in outer pockets and wear handbags etc so they are easy to pick or snatch from you.
A hard target has awareness, makes eye contact, protect their personal space and keeps valuables and bags close to their body and in eye sight.
Unless you come across a violent armed robber, just being a hard target will keep you from being pick pocketed or scammed etc.
COMFORTABLE SHOES (you mentioned this but it helps to emphasize)! You will be walking everywhere! Often on cobblestone or something else old and not fun. If you are going to a formal event, try to change at the event or at least wear your comfortable shoes and bring your formal pair to the event.
Leave your bling at home. That will make you a target in areas with pickpockets. And in some countries like Spain, the cops won't care. So don't be a target.
You're SO right, Alex. I live in sunny Portugal and everything you said equates to "our" European dress-style.
Another dead giveaway that you're American is college t's and sweatshirts - avoid anything with college logos like: Illinois, Harvard, etc. OH and the caps - NO New York Yankees hats, especially worn backwards! Another big hit with the Europeans, regarding footwear, is Merrell - they're AWESOME for walking and they fit in with a real casual look. Also wear dark short socks - ankle socks - with your footwear. White socks is a definite NO-NO!! I can't really remember anything else because you pretty much mentioned everything. Just thought I'd add these little tips, too. Have a great one! And good (future) travels \m/
Maggie Santos Too bad that it has become a Trend in Europe to wear American college hoodies like Stanford or Harvard. You can buy those in Primark or H&M
Timon The thing is, between a European wearing one and an American wearing one, you can still tell the difference. I think it's safe to say that Europeans can still get away with it 😂😂
Collegiate tees...I died😂😂
Never seen those @ H&M thou.... But I think it also really depends on where you go. When I was an undergrad at Duke, everybody was just fine, i.e. shirts, polos, khakis, seersucker shorts...Now I'm in central Illinois, full-blown towny style😂😂
Ok, except for not wanting to be cheated and harassed, why shouldn't we wear our national "costume" when we are abroad? Isn't it cute and quaint enough?
Jokes aside, I was a punk/goth 22 year old when I first went to Europe and even the Americans didn't know I was American. I was first mistaken for German, lol. No, I didn't wear sportswear or baseball caps. I thought Europeans underdressed, as everyone wore jeans all the time. Actually, I thought everyone was copying ugly American style while I was much more glamorous in my outfits and doc martens.
Didn’t realise we had a stereotype when it comes to clothes but 100% of everything you’ve said is true 😂
So what you're saying is, you think Europe is less tolerant of individuality and other cultural style?
I’m from Spain but live in America now. These tips are great!!
Did you adapt and are now wearing graphic tees and baseball caps?
meanwhile I'm called gay for wearing short swim shorts in the US...
Don’t listen, look back at men in the 70s and 80s how short their shorts were, wear what you like and just be confident.
Looking gay is actually the fashion style in europe.
In america everybody wears tooooo big clothes amd jackets are open. Everywhere outside of usa you can spot america from faaaaaaaar away😂😂😂😂
bruh as long as you don't wear a speedo then ur good
exactly
imma wear all of my red white and blue clothing if i ever go to Europe
Very good video.
All your tips can be recommended.
A little addition:
It is important to choose the right clothes to wear at the right place/ location/ event.
(Don't misunderstand, it needn't to be brands, or expensive clothes, but they have to be clean and fit and correspond with the event/location.)
If one wears the wrong clothes (e.g. sport dress while shopping), it will be seen as that whether the person is ignorant or doesn't care/value himself and doesn't value the other ppl.
If you are invited to a persons home and you show up e.g. in jogging pants it will be seen as very disrespectful.
You are able to insult ppl by what you wear.
Ppl will judge you on what you wear and on your table manners.
Especially elderly. (The youth always trys out to find the limit 😉)
This is so incredibly accurate I couldnt stop laughing. My trip to Germany was met with literally everything you just said haha. loves it
Great video dude. But my pet peeve is Americans saying "I went to Europe" when European countries are so different from each other. I say this as a Norwegian who's lived in Italy and the UK as well :)
Amadeus Rysstad What’s the difference in fashion in Norway, Italy, and the uk from your observation?
You are so right!!!!
Me, as a european/austrian, hurts so very much, when people - not only tourists - wear gym clothes or beach clothes in a city! Be sure that we wear them also, but just where they belong!!!
Besides: brands are not the matter of fact!
It hurts you when people wear clothes that you wouldn't wear? Aren't Europeans meant to be very reserved and private, why on Earth would you care what a complete stranger wears while they're just minding their own business?
Yes, it "hurts" because it is disrespectful and a lost of culture! I personally find it distgusting when tourists wear gym- or beachclothes in our beautiful cities to go out for a coffee or dinner or visits for example churches! It is a shame to see people not in proper way to visit for example our st stephans cathedral!
As I wrote, of corseI also wear these kind of clothes, but just where they belong and not as an every day clothing!
@@andreapreiser6162 If people wearing tracksuits in public, as it's what they feel comfortable in, 'hurts' you, then you really do need to look at yourself. There is no 'proper' way to dress in public. What's 'proper' is what's legal and what makes one feel comfortable. If you get annoyed at people wearing a tracksuit inside a cathedral you really are silly. Oh and also, just because clothes are made for a certain purpose, doesn't then mean that they can only be worn for that purpose, so how about you let complete strangers who are innocent go about their own private lives and stop being so judgemental. The beauty of a free and open democratic society is that people from all walks of life, backgrounds and cultures can come together and share in the beauties that said society offers, without having to face discrimination or unfair treatment. Why not just live and let live, and let people express their true selves in peace?
You still need to learn a lot.......! You need to grow up!
No more interrest in discussing with you! Wear whatever you want whereever you want! Good luck :-)
Hi. Yes, these are good tips in mid Europe. Usually we can see group of americans very easily by the way they look and dress 😉
Well the GOLDEN tip for shoes in Europe is to wear a pair of shoes which does not stand out in your outfit, so people will not even notice you are wearing them :') That's why white or black sneakers (or brown lether elegant shoes) with minimal design (adidas or nike-like) are good. As for colours: you can wear bright colours or graphic shirts, BUT only one of the clothes you are wearing should be colorful. So: black or white clothes + 1 colorful or graphic shirt 👍 that looks good
do you stand out in US now, when you dress European? another thing I noticed and it is really important (of topic) is that Americans don't use commas and sometimes you have to read over the same text to understand it. but overall, great video, keep going :)
a lot of people were commenting on how black I was dressed. in my Spanish class my teacher showed us the Spanish website of zara and talking about how not much of color is worn in europe
Mantas Barcys Whenever I go to the US I stand out because of the way I dress (I'm half french, half american but live in France)...
People stare at me and my cousin is always like "why are your outfits so fancy ?" (I wear dresses etc and she and her friends wear sport shorts...)
In the end I give up and become tired of the staring so I just wear shorts and a plain t-shirt ahah (When I go, I stay like 10 weeks so being stared at for 10 weeks uh no thanks ahah)
Gianna, it depends on the season. Dark colours for winter and brighter for summer.
Idreamedadreamlastnight Where did you go? To the south? Dressing like that is totally normal in the Northeast. I wouldn't have looked twice at you if I were to see you here
When I first saw you I assumed you were European, until you said you weren't. So good job!
Watching this as European myself is very interesting because it makes me realise what trends and styles are actually European only because Americans don't do them the same way. It's fascinating to reflect on your own culture that way. Even though Europe a diverse continent with many differences between the various countries, it seems there are still things that are common across Europe but uncommon for other continents....
Why do Americans refer to Europe as if its one country where everyone is the same? Most of what he said doesn’t apply in Ireland or the UK at least
ikr
it's the same with Africa.
Alex Mac Seóin the UK is out of Europe 😂
V bre They are still physically in Europe. They are just leaving the European Union next year.
V dre UK is out of the EU not europe thats not physically possible.Ireland(just in case ireland is not in the UK) is still in the EU
I'm American. We are the third most populated country in the world, and our country covers an entire continent and many drastically different climates. Even within the continental United States, people from Bismarck, North Dakota dress nothing like people from San Antonio, Texas. We have an extremely diverse population, culturally and ethnically; we are the melting pot of the world. This makes saying that "Americans dress a certain way." untrue from the outset. I come from a small town in Central Pennsylvania, which is a northern state. Here, many men wear hoodies, baseball hats, comfortable jeans or cargo pants, and boots. Why? Because many of the people here do skilled labor such as construction, farming, masonry, etc. This is usually how I dress even though I'm in technology, I feel comfortable and like I don't stand out. Many guys here also have big beards and drive large trucks. But, when I went to New York City for work, I felt like a total outsider in my own country. I felt like most of the people there dressed "European" with muted colors, layers, and fitted clothing. They just seemed very "put together" and like they made an effort and were thoughtful in what they chose as an outfit. And now this is only the northern East Coast I'm talking about, just imagine how different it is on the West Coast and in the mountains.
It's interesting how fashion trends change over time internationally. Even H&M in the US only sells mens shorts that are above the knee. By contrast, when I visited Germany and Italy during college in the early 2000s, German and Italian men only wore Capris, but no men in the US wore shorts other than board shorts or basketball shorts. BTW, everything said in this vid is true in my travel experiences. Easy tip, shop at H&M not the GAP or Nike Town. Graphic T-shirts and athletic clothes are a relatively recent (i.e., historically recent, like 20 years) and IMO bad fashion trend in the US.
M MJ H&M isn’t too popular in most European countries though since it’s not seen as a fashionable store, but more as a boring store.
No to H&M. If you want to shop cheap cloths, go to Zara, Mango, Pull&Bear etc.
This is all just good fashion advice in general
cute video! I think you really nailed it. perhaps I may add two things: don't wear socks with shorts and sneakers (only the unvisible ones), and (besides summer) scarfs are a necessity. Also bags are very fashionable.
Ulrich Lehnhardt Tennis sock with sneakers are trendy now...but with sandals? BIG FASHION CRIME.
Ulrich Lehnhardt If you decide to wear socks (and are in your late 10’s or early 20’s): wear white fashionable socks from Adidas, Tommy Hilfiger, or Vans.
I am european, and i really like graphic tees WHEN you dont layer... Especially when the tees do have something that you really personally love, some fandom or band you are a fan of for example...
Terinka14 Fandom shirts are seen as an autistic choice. Most people only hang them up, lol.
hahaha, wow, it's so weird I dress too European then, and I'm not even american nor european.
Glad you did this vid, it's like a cultural stuff that comes from observation which gives us like a more broaden view.
cheers!
2022 people are still watching this to prep for my Paris trip lol
I live in Roma. American tourists are embarassing . They are just covered , Not dressed . Without style on clothes and With flip flops At The feet at the restaurant ! I think it s not a question Of comfort But a question of lack of style and culture . Fashion and food in My country Are culture . And we want respect of out lifestyle and tradition .
Romano Benini So what? it's the best country in the world. We have nothing to prove to you.
Mark BestBuddy who Is The best ?? No culture no elegance no History no style no art only Ugly and fat people with disgusting eating habits , ignorant about other cultures . We see you all around the World with your flip flops on feet and Vulgar leggins in Your fat ass : What a ugly and Sad people !!!
Romano Benini
Don't worry after you crash your economy you can move here
@Romano Benini - and no manners :(
iTube22100 yes , MANY americans travelling around Italy Have bad manners . I m an italian citizen and i m disappointed about this .
was my first time in europe last month... and this observation are just so right. I've noticed all these. new subs here!!
My compliments, your suggestions are really good. I would agree that as a European, we tend to be classically stylish in dress. We also like to be refined in terms of our behaviour in public, in that we like to speak discreetly, and not be overly loud when we speak in public.
I think this is a very good heads up to americans coming to live in europe, but unfortunatelly you have to spend some time in the country before you can figure out their specific style. you will probably face some weird looks, but then you will slowly acclimate and figure out what is socially acceptable. he are describing norwegian fashon in this video, which is very much neutral,but for example graphic tees are very much acceptable and common in many other countries. in some countries shorts of any kind are not acceptable at school for example, and in others they are very much common. same with cleavages or anything else. but i have a feeling american tracksuits and general gymwear is very baggy and comfortable, while in eastern europe when people wear tracksuits they are also well fitting and have their own style. to be clear I dont support anyone wearing any type of gym clothes on the streets, I am just noticing.
These are actually solid tips
Yeah, if you are gay.
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These are good tips. For dressing in very cold climates I'd suggest getting sports thermal wear as the first layer then dress normally on top of that but have a well insulated coat and gloves for outside in the neutral colours suggested. You can get gloves with rubber fingertips so you can still use a smartphone and take pictures. "Decathlon" is a good store for this sort of gear.
By the end of my first winter there I got it worked out but I was wrestling with many layers until I did, switching to and fro the freezing streets to the heated interiors. Probably not an issue for the Americans used to cold winters but I came from the southern hemisphere.
NO ONE should wear cargo shorts/pants EVER. No matter where you are cargo was over a decade ago.
So where am I supposed to store my cell phone, dude?
where am I meant to keep plastic bags for picking up my dogs shit ? should I leave it for you to step in or wait till I get arrested for not cleaning it up ?
revin togo in your shorts pockets, in your very small cross shoulder bag, in your hand, etc
I don't own other kinda pants than cargo pants... in fact I only have one pair and they have lasted me 4 years already. Not going to buy another pants until I actually have to, that's the way I see it.
Cargo pants are ok as long as they are not super wide. They have to fit
I’m American but it seems like I already have the european mindset of fashion
This made me chuckle, UK is in Europe but gym clothing is virtually a uniform in some areas. I must admit I agree with the French though (having French ancestry), never to wear gym clothing outside of the gym. They may feel stretchy & comfortable, but yesterday, after a personal training session, I had to nip into Aldi in my gym gear, and at almost 60, I can tell you I've never felt so uncomfortable in my life! Lol....😁😆
im from europe and i hate that many people value style over comfort.. but i dont care, i wear gym clothes all the time also, if someone has a problem with that (nwver happened but maybe some restarurants?), theyre not going to get my money. simple.
No baseball caps! 😊
Totally agree! This is a prime signal for pickpocketers to take advantage of you in Paris. Also, don't walk around with a Starbucks To Go cups in hand -- especially if you want to avoid the pickpocketer (based on personal experience).
Actually they're quite popular among hip hop lovers.
what??? most young folks do wear baseball caps since hip hop style is big in france
not just hip hop skaters and other folks too now
Oh, yes, I forgot the skater community. Totally huge among them along with cropped cargo pants!
As a european I can confirm what this man is saying. I have to say that flip flops are actually not a mistake as long as they are not worn in tourist areas such as museums or cathedrals. But it's ok if you go in more relaxed places such as shopping or to the beach.
Your moustache looks italian :D :D
I actually found in Berlin a lot of people wear dress pants really casually and I wanna bring that back to Canada
The lesson here would be not to hang out with shallow/empty people who judge you on the clothes you wear... I mean who wants the approval of people that would say straight to your face "What are you wearing?!" ?
And I'm a native Parisian.
Please tourists don't change your style when coming to France and be proud of where you are from and who you are. If somebody makes fun of you then good riddance, there are A-holes everywhere.
See you are actually intelligent. So many Americans are so insecure. Yet they would call me racist if I expected anyone to assimilate to American culture. There actually used to be one. But they don't realize that. Look at any photo pre 1959
Good style has a lot to do with self-respect
I agree. I’m here in Rome and you are spot on. Nice fit clothing for men and neutral colors. Plain sneaker or boot for winter and a nice wool jacket below the waist.
ayyyyyy you have a mustache now , you look much better now #nohomo 😂
love your videos by the way ;)
Isaac Geneve hahaha thank you!✌️
I think he's is quite attractive and really cute 😍😍😍 #TotallyGay
When I lived in Manhattan about 20 years ago on the upper west side near the Youth Hostel on Amsterdam Avenue, I used to see young German tourists all of the time. Backpacks, narrow glasses, tight check or plaid clothing in neutral colors, thick wool socks and Birkenstocks emerging from the 103rd street 1&9 train subway stop...looking lost and a bit scared.
"Amsterdam Hostel? Two blocks that way, then two blocks that way." I'd say before they spoke. (All of them spoke English, and fairly well too.)
They'd usually seem grateful and a bit freaked out that you knew exactly who they were and where they were going.
Americans aren't the only ones who stand out on holiday.
Hm, spotting "the American" used to be easy when i was a teenager .. but now, it has actually become a challenge (until you are in listening range...)
Americans used to dress in terrible colours and baggy clothes. When i was in school, we sometimes (often) made fun of Americans and their rather unfitting clothes .. with trousers that showed a butt crack and baseball caps sporting their team on the head.
But it has become much better. Most tourists that come here now dress much more appropriate.
Its not their clothing that stands out anymore .. but rather their behaviour.
Yea, i would not really disagree .. culturally, the US has been a front runner (that is in the 70s and 80s) .. but there has been a cultural decline in America - or so it feels. Less cultural impulses come from there .. and there has been a shift to Asia. Meanwhile Europe is still trying to build its own cultural identity (again)
But all in all, yea - sure, America has been hugely influencial (well, except in fashion and food that is - thats what we have France and Italy for)
The Reckoning you are so stupid... I'm Spanish and. Can tell you that alot of the music and style that americans do, Europeans copy because America is seen as a great cultural country. LOok at the music lol we know every American artist and listen to it.
not really. Europeans copied Americans in the 80 and 90s but not anymore. Nowadays European have their own style, it has really nothing to do with the US anymore.
Wow, I never realised we have so many rules, but as you explain it, you are probably right.
On the other way round, if you are wearing only these clothes that are common, you might miss some really funny people ( with my friends, what you describe are work-clothes or to visit museums etc.). But if you visit the really interesting parts of town, places tourists normally don't find, you will find a lot of people wearing bright colors or printed shirts etc. In Germany I think this is a bit of a subculture thing, but it gets more and more popular.
What the hell are you wearing in the US? :-)
Jeez...
I went to the USA this summer and the first thing I noticed as a European was the amount of high lifted white sportsocks under shorts! I don't know if thats a thing in America, but leave them behind if you go to Europe. Just wear dark colored ankle socks or no-show socks under shorts.
And don't wear oversized tees or sweatshirts please!
My biggest piece of advice about clothing for those visiting Spain is: It's cold in winter here . I'm sick and tired of seeing tourists in winter freezing becouse they only have shorts and flip-flops, and maybe a hoodie. So, if you are coming in winter, you are going to need a coat, or at least a nice jacket, long pants, close shoes or boots, those things, becouse it's not always as warm and sunny as tourists believe.
I agree that it is generally a good idea to check the weather of where you are traveling before hand and pack appropriately. This goes for anyone going anywhere.
Please make a video about the main religions and what areas they are most dominant in. Muslims Christians Catholics etc. I plan on imitating soon to Europe. I'm also a Muslim and from what negativity the media consistently displays I'm more than sure European people would be totally weird and un tottered about Islam. Thanks in advance buddy!♡ Assalamualaikum 🤲✊btw Your videos rock bro! Keep them coming
I am european and i wear graphic t-shirt almost every day and i am a big fan of cargo short and pants. Still, this is a good video for young people who only value themselves through the eyes of the others
Well, it is good bets, but fashion varies a lot. And what is ok in one situation and time, are not in next.
So these are just safe bets to start from, when you are not shore.
And yes, socks and sandels are ALWAYS wrong. ;-)
Barney The Dog ... you sound HOT, lets get married and visit EU, fanny pack in tow
your taking it to the extreme dude. its not about self image, its about respect for the people around you. having to sit next to someone dressed like a crack den, on a restaurant is not very nice. Its not about getting the admiration of others, its quite the opposite, its about not creating noice in the surroundings of your fellow human beings. That also includes people who wear extravagant clothes, in extreme color that screams for attention. when people go to a restaurant, to a cafe, or to church, they're not there to look at/smell you, either in your trashy clothes, or in your radiant dress. And these tips aren't something thats changed regularly, far from it, they are timeless.
trying to appear confident by trying not to give a fuck, is the most telling sign your insecure. Your not fooling anyone, not even your self.
PP22 or maybe, just maybe we really dont give a fuck. Your last 2 sentences are very telling of how stubborn and close minded you are.
RealityHurts923 ppl who don't give two fucks about how they dress (in a sense that they don't care and not in a sense that they have their own style) usually actually care a lot what others think, so much that they think if they don't put any effort in it, no one can judge them for that
'well, i dress like shit but i don't care about fashion, u know, that's why i dress like shit'
just accept that other people don't wanna look bad on purpose then
You are dressed VERY PERFECT for to be a STYLISH CASUAL and blend in in Europe/
We here walk a lot and use public transport so for to use very light colors is not practical as it may get dirty and will show up at once. Also in this cloths you are wear if you stop for a coffee in a inexpensive coffee shop or restaurant it make you look like a 'Good class' ( means by difficult to guest , ) and if you just feel for to stop in a more sophisticated coffee shop or restaurant it is still respectable and youth effect
Bottom line... it doesn't matter what people think of you. Dress however the f you want and don't worry about it.
But you need to look presentable not wearing gym shorts and an over size graphic TS always
@@darkrising8280 I agree, I don't understand how they are not embarrassed to walk like that in public.
Put a little effort into your look, thats it
@@scubacro5758 I disagree, if they feel comfortable then why do you care? I mean just let them do them.
@@vibez2806 maybe it's different in the usa, I live in the EU in Croatia almost everyone here (there are always exceptions) gets nicely dressed when we go somewhere. Because people in the USA are always being smart about everything that is normal in other countries, that's reason why the rest of the world laughs at you...
@@scubacro5758 funny you just made yourself look like a clown. I am jamaican and ask anyone in the caribbean, we are known to be showy. Don't mean that I am gonna be ignorant like you and judge people that aint
YOU ARE DRESSED JUST PERFECT. still masculine but a bit boyish and that is OK as you are young.
YOU ARE DRESSED JUST PERFECT as in Europe RESPECFULL - DRESSED LIKE THAT WILL BE RESPECTED EVERYWHERE !
the colors is JUST PERFECT as we walk and use public transport a lot and that colors for not to get it dirty is JUST PERFECT ! where ever you go with that colors you can be relax and not worry if a tiny spill of wine or coffee or what ever drops on your cloths shows ! you can home relax and wash it out after !
Just got back from a trip to Paris. Wear what you feel comfortable with. I saw all styles of dress, looks like anything goes.
"Why are your shorts so long?" Just reply: "Anything shorter and you'll know for sure whether im circumcised or not."
These videos really annoy me. Europe is a culturally diverse continent, not a country comparable to the US. Fashion varies between European countries.
@NEVER_AGAIN its certainly divergent 😂
MrTooboredtocare
Th US is also culturally diverse, you dummy. Don’t be ignorant and think the US is the same.
@@lucasm4299 but it is
Joe Blox
Nope. Ignorance.
@@lucasm4299 Joker
I think comfort is more important than fashion. Comfort ist for yourself and fashion ist for others.
I don't believe you not went to Portugal
As a "general rule"/current social norm, I'd say this is kind of spot on - at least in the northern/northwestern countries. You'll definitely find deviations from country to country (i.e., at-knee/slightly below the knee shorts in Sweden and Germany [in my experience]), and person to person (of course), but [most people that I interact with] definitely in the cooler months follow a "dress to impress" look. Also, scarves not only keep you warm and keep you from getting sick, but are a great fashion accessory (if that's your thing).
In the warmer months, at least in the Netherlands, people will still kind of follow the "rule", but also throw it out and wear whatever. In the end, wear whatever you want, it's your style and personality... just leave your cargo shorts and socks with sandals behind (I'm looking at you, Germans - even my German friends don't understand it though). And in regards to footwear, just wear nice sandals (without socks) and Nike is visible here, just not as common like in the US (or maybe it is and I just don't care to stare at people's shoe preference).
pretty accurate! i'm from the netherlands
That’s awesome you got to do all that! I’ve been to Italy, but getting ready to go back to see other countries. Thanks for the video.
I am Norwegian and i wear Adidas sweatpants everyday, (jeans for special things when suits are too nice), I do like brighter colors for my sweaters, i do have a nice pair of white shoes tough for anywhere but going to and from work during winter. And i only wear graphic t-shirts, Adidas sweatpants are usually perfectly acceptable everyday clothes or similar but only tight fitting. about the shorts definately above the knees, and never ever socks in sandals.
I would like to point out that i do not care the least bit about standing out, so it may be me, but i know many people who wear workout clothes as everyday, mostly people who don't work out tough. Interesting to hear about your experiences, and good advice. And many people will change just to go get some groceries, if they have their cozy clothes on. :)
Thomas Bjørkhaug ii
Your style is not the standard though. You would be considered a chav in many places. It's true though that adidas pants in particular, if fit, are considered more acceptable, and that bright or dark coulours depend on season and country.
+Hajdu Linda ...u sound v rude.
Thomas Bjørkhaug
Believe me, the ‘workout clothes’ you see people wearing in Europe are way more fashionable than the ones in America.
I’ve been dressing as a European all my life and I’m from new york
My friend and I is correct grammar. Not me and my friend. Pleeeeze!
Homebody Heaven i believe it depends on the sentence. i. e. My friend and I are going to the store, This is a picture of my friend and me. The pronouns have to sound and be correct independently.
What's grammer?
Homebody Heaven Argh the irony is palpable
Tj16903 You're right
Tj16903 one should never put himself first, as in "ME and my friend." It makes you sound narcissistic and self centered as well as uneducated. Just FYI.
This is a great video. Turns out my 14 year old has been dressing european for a while-haha , but he got made fun of here in the states. I can't wait to show him your video. Thanks and make some more. Also maybe make a video about the places that you visited and how you are so glad you went and why. How it has opened up your mind and made you appreciate other cultures and made you more worldly. Thanks and great job!
Wtf is this guy talking about. Europeans wear alot of tracksuits
It is the uniform of chavs.
Max van Rijn The do not. Only slavs and lower-educated people do. Regular Europeans tend to stay with (super-) skinny jeans.
not really, only in the UK. Here in Italy NOBODY wears tracksuits, only if they are doing sport
despicabledog I’ve been on a Dutch-Italian exhange project and half of the Italian group was in track suite, while the other half was dressed a bit too fancy and boring...
I don't know where you've been but I'm Italian and nobody and I say nobody goes around in tracksuit, you're lying. Also students aren't really a reliable benchmark. Teenagers dress like shit, Italian or not.
Where I live, Glasgow, NEVER wear football shirts unless you are looking for trouble. Football here is religiously motivated (Catholics and Protestants) and can be VERY violent at times.
a lot of things you mentioned are notneceseraly true in mediteranian countries, for example flip flops, sports wear, longer or cargo shotrs, bright colours...its more immportant where and when to ware it...
So the secure bet is, avoid them.
And flip-flops and socks are SOO wrong, everywhere except in your own home, maybe. ;-)
Avoid flip flops unless you go to the beach or swimming pool. It's a total fashion flop...
I mean, I live in Sicily, pretty much the Heart of Mediterranean Sea, and I absolutely agree with his statements-->Although, here it is acceptable to wear graphical t-shirts as a teenager(i.e cool and decorative landscapes are loved!), you can use colored clothes, but jeans and pants should be like gray, beige, peach pink, light blue, dark black and even yellow.
Trying not to look like a tourist is unrealistic for most of us e.g. our skin color. It’s okay to look like a Tourist - it’s how we act that’s more important than what we wear. Sadly, it seems to be a reaction to poor Tourist behaviour, or simple ignorance.
I felt so strongly about this I’ve made a video to help new Tourists become travelling ambassadors for their own country so we can all be proud of where we come from and not have to worry about blending in. Ciao.