What to Wear in Poland

Top style tips for Poland

Jeans teamed with lighter layers for the summer – try camisoles, t-shirts and light knitwear – and warmer ones for the winter e.g. long-sleeved tops and a sweater, will serve as a versatile base to your wardrobe.
Add in a smarter outfit such as a smart dress or pants and shirt for more formal occasions.
If you are looking for a highly versatile travel jacket to bring along we recommend the SCOTTeVEST range. Their range of jackets have been specifically designed with traveling in mind and include RFID security (to protect your passport information), 23 secure pockets and personal connectivity integration.

To get around and see as many sites as possible during your trip you're likely to do a good deal of walking, so be sure to pack some comfortable walking shoes (we love Hotter shoes, they provide total comfort and look great too).
Ladies take your heels, but save them for evening dining or night clubbing.

From November it turns colder and damper, and there can be substantial snow. January and February are particularly cold, so our advice would be to pack warm layers, a coat, gloves, a warn hat and scarf. A furry lining or trim will keep you even cosier.
light wool is a good choice to wear against your skin as it naturally helps to regulate your body temperature. It keeps you warm in the cold, wicks away moisture when it's hot, and doesn't retain odours – even after prolonged wear.
Again for winter – to keep your feet warm pack boots with a water resistant sole. It's important that you get soft rubber soles because even medium soles get really hard in the freezing cold. Make sure too that they have large spaces between the tracks, or the snow will get stuck in them and make them very slippery.
In May, June, July, August, September and October it will be warmer, although there can still be heavy rains (particularly between June and August) so pack a raincoat and travel umbrella.
Dressing in layers will help you with the temperature changes during the day, whatever time of year you visit.
We love the Weather+ app – it gives an accurate 6 day forecast for day and night, which when you're planning from home is really helpful. You can keep all the places you've been to too – a nice way to remember your trip 🙂

Polish women like to take care of themselves, so if you make an effort to dress up and use make-up, you will fit in and feel comfortable.
A few well-chosen pieces of costume jewelry will transform any outfit.
And a pashmina is a versatile piece that will dress up any outfit.
If you're going to visit any religious sites then be sure to cover your shoulders and bare legs – a pashmina can come in handy for this too.

There are no specific things to bring to your attention, check out our packing list for our suggested capsule wardrobe.

Warsaw is a great city – lots to see and do, and on Sundays most museums and visitor sites are free. Use the local buses and trams to get around – they are cheap, easy to use and clean. Make sure you take comfy footwear for daytime.

A lightweight day sack or shoulder bag will come in handy to carry your sightseeing essentials.
If you tend to buy bottled water, consider carrying a LifeStraw Filtration Water Bottle – fill up from any source and get clean, safe drinking water without wasting plastic bottles.
To use electrical gadgets you may need a travel adapter plug, and also a step down voltage converter if your devices are not designed for European voltage (230V).
Avoid paying unexpected baggage fees – use an accurate luggage scale to ensure you keep within the weight allowance. Don't forget to leave room for souvenirs on the way home! Polish vodka would be our choice, but remember you will need to pack liquids in checked-in luggage unless you buy at the airport duty-free. Baltic amber jewelry is also a popular buy.