Throughout the history of the Ottoman empire laws were passed which dictated who should wear what in accordance with their position within society.
This peaked under the rule of Suleyman I who encouraged the wealthy to wear opulent outfits made from expensive materials like velvet, brocade and fur. In the early 20th Century, many Turks adopted more modest dress, with women favouring the islamic hijab headscarf and an abaya a long overcoat that covers the skin from wrist to ankle. Wealthier men took to wearing western style suits and a turban or fez a red hat with a black tassel on their heads, whilst the less well off continued to wear simpler forms of the more traditional outfits.
When the modern Turkish Republic was founded in , its first president, Mustafa Kamal Ataturk , sought to keep religion and the social segregation that had existed under Ottoman rule out of state affairs. In the ban was overturned, and women in most roles are now free to choose whether or not to cover their head at work. What you will see local people wearing will depend on where you are in Turkey. In coastal areas, most people favour western style dress, whereas inland people tend to dress a bit more conservatively.
In big cities, you will see people wearing everything from jeans and t-shirts to the full Islamic burqa. What you should wear very much depends on where you will be going and what you will be doing in Turkey. If you will be mainly chilling out on the beach and staying in tourist resorts like Marmaris and Bodrum, you can get away with pretty much whatever you want.
When visiting Ankara or areas of central Turkey, modest dress should be worn. Leggings and a long kaftan style top would also be a good alternative. We would suggest covering your shoulders and knees when visiting this amazingly diverse city, just to avoid any unwanted attention.
For long days of sight-seeing we recommend sturdy anti-slip walking shoes or sandals with cotton socks for the whole family. The last thing anyone wants is painful blisters under their feet spoiling their trip! In cities and coastal tourist resorts , pavements are generally good and you will have no problem wearing more delicate sandals and flip-flops.
It does get extremely hot in Turkey — up to 45 degrees Celsius in summer — and for this reason we recommend lightweight natural materials like cotton and linen when travelling between April and October. Linen trousers either long or cropped and long-sleeved shirts or kaftans are also a good choice for visiting archaeological sites such as Ephesus or exploring the magical landscape of Cappadocia. Gestures -- Turks are zealous hand shakers, so be prepared for enthusiastic greetings.
Remember to proffer the right hand only, as the left hand is considered unclean. Responses to certain questions take some getting used to: Instead of shaking their heads in our familiar "no" gesture, Turks tip their heads slightly backward, raise their eyebrows, and sometimes accompany this gesture with a "tsk" sound.
When answering a question posed in the negative, as in, "The Grand Bazaar isn't open today? Certain hand gestures that would almost never be performed by a non-Turk are considered rude. For example, two gestures have sexual connotations. The first is a closed fist with the thumb protruding between the pointer and middle fingers.
The second is slapping a closed fist. Now, forget I told you this. Gifts -- If you've been invited as a guest to someone's home, it goes without saying that you mustn't show up empty-handed. Some nice chocolates are a good option choose ones that are alcohol free if you don't know how religiously observant the family is , or you can bring flowers.
If you've been invited to a restaurant, it's always good form to offer to pay although no matter how forcefully you try, you'll lose. Avoiding Offense -- The adage that "sticks and stones may break your bones, but names will never hurt you" has no parallel in Turkey, because in this culture, words hurt. Carrying a light cardigan or shrug can also come in handy.
Even in a city like Eskisehir , I could wear crop tops easily. Places like Istanbul and Cappadocia are way ahead in dressing choices. Spring and autumn are considered to be the best time to visit Turkey. Summers can get really hot and winters can be really harsh, therefore, these months attract most travellers.
While the afternoons are nice and warm, evenings can get a little chilly. The winter months for Turkey are December, January and February. These three months experience heavy snowfall all over Turkey and is extremely cold and you will probably get to enjoy some rains too. November and March are cold too but not as much as the other three months. In winters you need to keep yourself warm with layers of clothing, underneath coats and jackets.
Scarves and woollen caps are also a must to keep your head and neck warm. I need not mention here the importance of a warm pair of socks. Those can be a lifesaver. What to wear in Turkey will also depend on the kind of activity to wish to indulge in. What to wear in Turkey for women can be different than men when it comes to visiting some rural locales and religious sites like mosques. What to wear in Turkey mosques is a commonly asked question by female travellers.
When visiting mosques or religious sites in Turkey, women need to wear decent clothes. By decent clothes, I mean anything that covers your shoulders and head and is ankle length. For women, a three-fourth sleeved maxi dress with no thigh slits of course! If not this then you can consider wearing jeans and a smart top over it. Wearing smart casuals is considered to be appropriate attire to entire the mosques in Turkey.
Men need to dress modestly too. They need to wear sleeved shirts and full trousers. Tank tops are not allowed. Both men and women can wear shoes that they like. If you are wondering about what to wear in Turkey on the beaches, you need not worry. For women, there is no restriction on wearing a bikini. You will spot many young Turkish females wearing bikinis. Do not be surprised to see women in Turkey wearing a burqini burqa plus bikini which is a fully covered hijab swimwear.
So, feel free to wear whatever you feel comfortable in- bikini, one-piece swimsuit or a burqini. Just do not walk without a cover-up dress or sarong on the streets in Turkey wearing a bikini.
Men can wear swimming trunks by the seaside and the beaches. Short dresses make a perfect outfit for beaches in Turkey. You can also choose to wear shorts, bikinis, sarongs and other beachwear.
The bazaars in Istanbul are huge and majestic.
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