nadja
22.07.04, 15:22
Oto wycinek dot. Polski... ze strony www.journeywoman.com/ccc/ccc-
p.html
w odpowiedzi na post na grupie dyskusyjnej:
I'll be in Poland next month (Warsaw, Krakow, and the countryside).
Does anyone have any suggestions on how to dress to blend in? Also, is
it the custom for women to wear headscarves in church?
Thanks,
Ann
czyz to nie piekne??? :-))))
Poland
Youth and young adults are enthralled with denim in Poland, so jeans are
perfectly acceptable as long as they are not ripped, torn, or dirty looking.
Women in their 20s and older generally wear nice clothing when going to
cities and towns, so take along a pair of khaki or dressier pants/skirts and
a few nice blouses (not see-through or revealing, though). Leather shoes are
quite popular, either sandals in summer or clog-type shoes year round.
Wearing clothing with English words on it is not bad at all for foreigners,
as the English language is very "in" at the moment. In winter, bring WARM
sweaters and heavy socks - it gets mighty chilly. If you plan on staying with
a Polish family be sure to bring a pair of houseshoes or slippers, as it is
thought that without properly covered feet, you will become sick.
Lynnsey, Tallahassee, USA
Especially in towns other than Warsaw: the women wear cotton skirts (like a
dirndl) a few inches above the ankle, usually flowered, easy flowing with
flat shoes, either sandals or loafer types. They wear short sleeve blouses,
mostly white, or a plain tee shirt with these skirts. In Warsaw, more women
wear long pants however the skirt is always most appropriate. I found myself
wearing my same longer mid calf swirl skirt all the time, especially when
touring churches, etc... For gifts, the women in the surrounding country and
villages love any material that is white. They also love to receive white
blouses because they wear them so much to church, shopping, etc.
Wanda, Salt Lake City, USA
