What to Wear in Seville

What works in Seville is set by two things: the weather you will actually be standing in, and how much of the day you spend around monuments, palaces and museums, where covered shoulders and knees are expected. Seville has four real seasons — summers that can be hot, winters cold enough for a proper coat — so the month you travel decides what you pack far more than the city does.

The traditional wear recorded for Seville is Mantilla & peineta and Traje de flamenca. Worn on Holy Thursday and Good Friday, and the etiquette around it is taken seriously — this is mourning dress, not a photo prop.

Colours that photograph well here: White, Terracotta, Olive and Cream. For everyday looks the Cotton midi dress and Linen shirt & trousers options are the easiest starting point.

On footwear — flat sandals — the centre is cobbled throughout.

Across the year: spring (Mar – May) — light layers — warm afternoons, cold mornings, comfortable walking shoes; summer (Jun – Aug) — light clothes, sunglasses and sun cream, breathable shoes or sandals; autumn (Sep – Nov) — mid-weight layers and something rainproof, closed shoes with grip; winter (Dec – Feb) — a proper winter coat, hat and gloves, insulated, waterproof shoes.