https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/going-to-italy-what-to-wear Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 10 Jun 2026 08:11:30 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/going-to-italy-what-to-wear#post-13229 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 14:44:08 +0000 Anonymous 13229@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've been to Rome mostly in March or May with one smallish carry-on. You can get by with very little if you take quick-dry clothing. I took three bottoms..2 pr pants and one skirt, all black. I recommend black or other dark color as a base. I could have gotten by with any two of the bottoms as long as you can dress one of them up or down with different tops. One pair of pants never left the suitcase. I'd take ( that can be co-ordinated and layered) one sleeveless top, two short sleeved tops and one long sleeved top that can be buttoned up to be a blouse or worn open to be jacket over other pieces. I fact one of the short sleeved tops that you could wear as top or jacket over the sleeveless piece would be a great idea.<br /> I also took black silk shorts and Tee that I wore for sleeping, but could be worn out. I never saw any adults that weren't obviously tourists in shorts.<br /> Take a raincoat (it can double as a robe) and travel umbrella. I also took about three scarves as easy and lightweight ways to change an outfit and cover shoulders for churches. You can buy scarves there, even from street vendors everywhere. If it's hot you can dampen them on the back of the neck to keep you cool.<br /> Shoes must be comfy for cobblestones and stairs. Take at least 2 pair, probably three if you want one for dress. White sneakers will instantly identify you as a tourist and therefore potential pick pocket victim. Romans wear very stylish shoes. I got by with three pair of undies washed out each night in the sink. If you get nylon, you could get by with two easily. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/going-to-italy-what-to-wear#post-13220 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 01:34:29 +0000 Gail 13220@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What great ideas! Thanks for all the help. I will be mainly in Rome, but I hope to get to Florence and Venice. It will strictly be for pleasure. I am so excited. My son (graduating from college) will be going with me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/going-to-italy-what-to-wear#post-13198 Mon, 30 Jun 2008 18:01:39 +0000 LaurenNK 13198@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I spent 2 weeks all over Italy about 4 years ago. It was May, so I'm not sure how the weather differs from September, but here goes.</p> <p>I had one carry-on, my purse, and my camera bag (not sure how many/what is allowed these days). This was all pre-YLF for me, so it was terribly un-stylish, but I think it can be done given the things I/we learn here. My main reason for only doing carry-on was that I didn't want to risk it being lost in transit, but it's so nice to only keep tabs on one bag while you're going from point A to point B.</p> <p>For the plane ride I wore my white jeans, sneakers, a tee, and cropped denim jacket. These were my heaviest/bulkiest clothing items, so easier to carry them on my body than in my luggage.</p> <p>If I were to do it all over again I would bring this:<br /> beige bra, black bra, 5 pair undies (wash and hang dry every night in hotel for reuse).<br /> 3 pair socks to wear with fashion sneakers (also wash, hang, reuse).<br /> 1 long-sleeve top that can be worn on it's own or layered (personal pref for color/style).<br /> 3 short-sleeve tops to layer or wear alone.<br /> 2-3 sleeveless tops to layer or wear alone (cover shoulders for churches).<br /> 2 cardigans that will go with most/all of your tops.<br /> 2 pairs long pants (I would do 1 white jean, 1 dark jean).<br /> 2 pair walking shorts<br /> 1 casual skirt<br /> 1 dressier skirt OR dress for going to nicer restaurants.<br /> 1 trench coat (hopefully weatherproof but nice-looking and lighter weight)<br /> 1 shrunken jacket/blazer, something cute to wear when it's chillier during evening stroll.<br /> 1 pr ballet flats<br /> 1 pair of comfiest sandals you can find that match most of your bottoms<br /> 1 pair fashion sneakers</p> <p>I kept all of my colors so they would coordinate. My goal was to take just enough clothes to get me through 1 week with intent of washing mid-trip for reuse later on. you can pair everything differently the second time.</p> <p>wear the sneakers, jacket, jeans, and bulkiest top onto the plane. </p> <p>it sounds like a lot, but it can be done. try to get things that won't wrinkle, but chances are you can find an iron or a laundromat for pressing. I rolled all of my clothes into neat little sausages (like when I'm backpacking for a week). this leaves fewer corners unused. put socks inside shoes while in your bag to save space and keep their shape. once you're in a hotel room you can spread out as you wish. </p> <p>i bought some clothes and trinkets while I was there. I bought a duffel bag and moved all of my dirty clothes into it. i checked the dirty clothes for the trip back, keeping my purchases close to me in my carry-on to avoid loss.</p> <p>you can even ship things home from most shops while in Italy. This is handy if you're after the specialty tiles/serving dishes, Carnival masks, or Murano glass. </p> <p>if you're travelling in a group you can share luggage space for things everyone might use like a small travel iron, hair dryer, toiletries, etc. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/going-to-italy-what-to-wear#post-13113 Sun, 29 Jun 2008 19:29:06 +0000 Kyle 13113@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just came back from nine days in Ireland and England with a small carry on, so it can be done, although I definitely had to sacrifice some style. I've been to Rome in September, and it was still surprisingly hot, especially when you're out in the sun. I would start with basic black pants and black walking shorts and build from there. Also, I highly recommend Heys luggage. It's amazingly lightweight...you won't believe it. No more trouble hefting those carry ons into the overhead bins. I started using it for business travel and now use it for every trip I possibly can. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/going-to-italy-what-to-wear#post-13104 Sun, 29 Jun 2008 16:08:53 +0000 christie 13104@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Here I am! </p> <p>I think before I can answer this question, I have two of my own: 1) What part of Italy will you be traveling to and 2) what will the primary purpose of you trip be? Ok, and a third: Are you going in early or late September?</p> <p>Your needs will be different if you plan to spend 2 weeks on the Amalfi Coast, 2 weeks in Venice, or 2 weeks traveling around the country hitting art museums and churches. </p> <p>Let me know, and it will be easier to help you plan! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/going-to-italy-what-to-wear#post-13058 Sat, 28 Jun 2008 14:50:40 +0000 Angie 13058@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great Basia! Hopefully Christie will chime in too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/going-to-italy-what-to-wear#post-13054 Sat, 28 Jun 2008 13:37:10 +0000 Basia 13054@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oooops, I must have been still half asleep not noticing you saying September. Well, basically nothing changes except the sale is over;-) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/going-to-italy-what-to-wear#post-13050 Sat, 28 Jun 2008 08:07:39 +0000 Basia 13050@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>HI, I am living in Italy! So nice seeing somebody coming my way. We are now suffering from heat wave, so whatever you bring should be really light, airy and fast to dry. As far as for shopping you can rely on Italian summer sale with starts within a week. Never forget that most of Italian historical cities are paved with cobbled stones- good shoes is a must. Most of the entries to churches or cathedrals are tricky: you are not allowed with decollate, short sleeves etc.- handy pashmina comes just right. And most of all: have fun! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/going-to-italy-what-to-wear#post-13049 Sat, 28 Jun 2008 06:38:23 +0000 Anonymous 13049@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are very brave to go for 2 weeks with only what you can take in a carry on bag. I have seen people carry on what seemed like very large cases recently so you might start by calling the airline for specific dimensions of the bag you can bring. You may be surprised at how large it can be. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/going-to-italy-what-to-wear#post-12969 Fri, 27 Jun 2008 23:29:42 +0000 Gail 12969@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am going to Italy in September for 2 weeks and I need to pack everything in a carry on. I live in a small town so shopping is nil. Any help would be greatly appreciated. </p>