Italy is all about style and Italians very much care about how they present themselves. It’s a classic look that when combined with a sweater, dress shirt, tee shirt, or blouse. And also if I need to bring along a warm coat/ sweater? Not only is it more comfortable, but it’s also cute. I’m glad to see the bright pants and skirt in the spring photos.
What would be more appropriate for the weather? So useful! Once we reach a destination like Italy we put the phone away and pick up a guidebook to help with our trip. I see mist posts are asking about what to wear in Summer or Fall. The sun comes out in force in the spring, so protect those peepers with a pair of shades. Thanks for stopping by! Cameron prefers the grey as it’s super easy to stain the white ones with say marinara or red wine. The perfect spring outfit in Italy: light jacket, bright pants, and big shades! Not to mention all of the carbs you’re going to need to burn off! Hi, This will keep your luggage light while having a multitude of outfits for different occasions. They’re mineral-based and usually only cost a few dollars more to help protect our oceans.
In the meantime, you might want to follow us on Pinterest or at least check out our Pinterest Italian style board, where we try to pin the latest trends going on. I’m thinking she can pair it with a nice crop top underneath. More specifically, this season, expect to see lots of leather ankle boots, prints (especially checks and plaid), and neutrals (along with some pops of color; forest green and deep teal are especially in). Fashion in Italy is the same as other parts of the world. thanks! I’m going to Italy for a week from March 14 through March 21, and I am having trouble packing lightly. But I do want to look nice during the day with my dresses. I need to have shoes that will work for both work and sightseeing. That said, a lot of travelers do want to try to dress like the locals when they travel. Don’t get me wrong you can wear what you want when it’s hot out, but you’ll be instantly pegged for being a tourist. Weather is great in the North while still being warm and sunny in the South perfect for empty beaches, the cherry on top is that tourism is slowing down. I’m a leather boot fiend and love a classic boot. We live in a digital age and I hate to say this but…our phones are our lifelines. If you’re heading to the Mediterranean obviously the number one thing you need is a swimsuit! That said, whatever you’re most comfortable in is best. I am traveling to Italy for two weeks in September. For men, it’s time to ditch the baggy basketball shorts and opt for a shorter cut running short (not an 80’s cut). I am a mature woman and will be travelling for a month in March 2014 throughout Italy. Thanks!
A classic tee will never go out of style. We both choose to go for timeless clothing items when traveling around Italy and Europe. I will be travelling to Italy (Rome, Sorento, Florence and Venice) from 22nd May to 6th June 2015. It gets sunny in Italy, and unless you’re walking around museums you will be outside most of the day.
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I have a number of sweaters, but my favorites are from organic materials like wool or Alpaca. Can you suggest what kind of footwear works well for that time if the year?As a tourist who will be walking about a lot I had walking shoes in mind and maybe a pair of sandals if I got tired of wearing shoes all the while. Otherwise, the cheaper retail chains tend, unfortunately, to be similar to those you’d find elsewhere, including H&M and so on.
You will be walking a lot to sightsee and tour those cities and you want your shoes to be comfortable. Yes, a maxi skirt can be the perfect spring staple – good for dressing down or up! Have a great trip! Do you know of any nice clothes shop in Salerno for pregnant women? Hi, we came by your article and such a lovely article it is. “Unfortunately, Moretz is not thin enough to afford to wear those shorts unapologetically,” the caption read (it has since been deleted). A Two Week Italy Itinerary • Don’t Miss the Best Cities in Italy, 16 Unique Things To Do In Venice, Italy + What NOT To Do, Val di Sole & Madonna Di Campiglio • The Best Hidden Ski Destinations in Europe, 15 Cheapest Ski Resorts in Europe to Enjoy This Winter, What To Pack For Ireland • The Perfect Ireland Packing List (2020), 10 Things to Know About Iceland Grocery Stores and Supermarkets, 10 Beautiful Romantic Getaways in Michigan (Great for Weekends! Sandals are meant for the beach in Italy, but considering how much gorgeous coastline Italy has you’ll probably need a pair.
Italians tend to wear basic blue jeans a lot less often than their counterparts elsewhere. Do I need to bring both sweater and wind breaker everyday when out for sightseeing? Of course, what you wear all depends on where you are traveling! We touched on this earlier, but it should be noted that athletic clothes are meant for the gym or being active. My advice is to pack a few staples and go easy on the luggage.
Just let the locals impress you with their skills of walking in heels. Even if you don’t mind whether you dress like the locals do, you won’t want to forget these! Besides shorts and tank tops in churches, you both can wear whatever you like during your trip, even shorts! Italy is all about style and Italians very much care about how they present themselves.
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And stay away from sneakers. You’ll need something to stash your photography gear, hand sanitizers, papers, phones, and anything else that you need for a full day out when traveling. It’s more or less expected to buy a bottle with every meal and finding tap water can be a pain at times, and water fountains are non-existent in areas of public transportation like airports or train stations. For men, prAna makes the Stretch Zion Pant, a tremendous pair of hiking pants for a reasonable price. If you’re traveling the peninsula in the fall, a safe bet is to pack your blacks, greys and neutrals. We would like to, as best as possible blend in, so to speak. Though there’s no need to get too elegant.
Tennis shoes and supported sandals will be perfect.
Just loooooove your blog! You’ll also want to pack some layers because the temperature may change depending on the day and evenings tend to be cool. I was thinking cutout booties or maybe closed heeled and closed toe booties? Ciao!
While I love having a good real book when I travel sometimes it’s just not practical because of the weight. Can you suggest what would be appropriate for the Florence part of the trip please as I am comfortable with what I wear in which to paint. In my opinion, the best times to visit Italy are April, May, September, October, and January – but it all depends on what you want! And yes, that’s true for women and men.
Grazie. Stylish sneakers work well for men, too.
If we had one bone to pick with Italy it is their view towards water. Looking forward to read your next post, Thank you for this incredibly informative article! While most adult men and women don’t wear shorts in May in the major cities, opting instead for jeans or slacks, there are still plenty of people who will be in shorts, especially men. Also, I have been blessed with wide feet and I have to have arch support.
Your daughter will be in good company in shorts, but usually women don’t wear shorts, opting for pants instead.
Nothing looks more European than a man in a scarf! Ciao, I will be taking my 8 year old son to Italy this summer. There is a huge difference in style and weather between the different regions in Italy, and nailing down what exactly to throw in your suitcase may be daunting. Great post….thanks for that sharing with us…. Just don’t be surprised if you’re mistaken for an Italian while you’re there.
That all depends on the weather! Italians are not opposed to sneakers just trainers outside of the gym, so opting for a pair of casual Vans is great.