https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/packing-for-italy Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:35:18 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/packing-for-italy#post-1863764 Tue, 28 Nov 2017 21:40:37 +0000 Violettt 1863764@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Meredith~ Your trip sounds fabulous! &nbsp;I adore Italy! &nbsp;I wouldn't wear jeans on the plane, way too constricting, try some looser flowing pants, Chicos has these fabulous "travel pants", wrinkle free wear with anything! &nbsp; I also would not wear tall boots on the plane either. &nbsp;You want comfy shoes to slip off on the plane if you want!</p> <p>Bon Voyage! &nbsp;Don't forget to take a pkg of face wipes for quick makeup and sweat removal and hand sanitizer! &nbsp;I find a nice backpack is my choice of handbag for traveling, then packing a couple cross body bags in my luggage. Have fun! Hope you come back with a fabulous pair of leather shoes or a jacket from Italy~ </p> <p>looks like you're already back! Hope you had an amazing time! &nbsp;What did you buy?</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/packing-for-italy#post-1863762 Tue, 28 Nov 2017 21:30:57 +0000 shopaholic77 1863762@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Enjoy!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/packing-for-italy#post-1863759 Tue, 28 Nov 2017 21:17:19 +0000 Elle 1863759@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So glad you had a good trip!&nbsp; Puffers are so convenient (and light) that it's not surprising that they've taken over the world. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/packing-for-italy#post-1863729 Tue, 28 Nov 2017 18:22:05 +0000 Kathleen 1863729@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you Meredith!&nbsp; I found this very helpful as I really need to get going on packing for Rome and London as my mom and I are leaving on Sunday.&nbsp; I'm going carry-on only as well so I can help my mom with her bag so it's good to see how much you were able to fit in. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/packing-for-italy#post-1863683 Tue, 28 Nov 2017 15:30:01 +0000 Angie 1863683@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>*happy dance*</p> <p>WOOOHOO. Looks fabulous, <b>Meredith</b>. Happy to have helped, and glad the capsule worked out. You look fabulous. Very pretty.&nbsp;</p> <p>And there is no getting away from the ubiquitous puffer.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/packing-for-italy#post-1863672 Tue, 28 Nov 2017 14:52:08 +0000 Sara L. 1863672@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the update!&nbsp; It's always nice to hear how travel capsules worked out.&nbsp; I'm very impressed you were able to get so many coats in your carry-on.&nbsp; You must have superior packing skills. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/packing-for-italy#post-1863670 Tue, 28 Nov 2017 14:44:06 +0000 Jazzy Dance 1863670@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks so much for the update! We're leaving a week from today and I will <b>definitely</b> be taking my puffer coat thanks to your trip report! Glad you had a nice time. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/packing-for-italy#post-1863665 Tue, 28 Nov 2017 14:22:16 +0000 Sisi 1863665@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm glad that everything worked well and that&nbsp;the weather cooperated.&nbsp; Actually it's not turned really cold yet. Your outfit looks pretty and comfortable. Nice&nbsp;picture!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/packing-for-italy#post-1863636 Tue, 28 Nov 2017 12:31:11 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 1863636@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Glad you had a good trip. Thanks for the report. I wish I was among those heading that way soon. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/packing-for-italy#post-1863605 Tue, 28 Nov 2017 07:07:29 +0000 Astrid 1863605@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great little travel capsule! Good to hear your packing worked out well for you. I've always been to Italy around February/March so far and packed similar to you.</p> <p>I also have no problem wearing jeans for travel... Although I probably wouldn't go for the high boots. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/packing-for-italy#post-1863572 Tue, 28 Nov 2017 01:40:38 +0000 rachylou 1863572@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good report!</p> <p>(Haha. The Puffy takes over the world!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/packing-for-italy#post-1863570 Tue, 28 Nov 2017 01:36:00 +0000 Meredith 1863570@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>One other thought, just before I left I started searching Instagram hashtags of my destination to see what people were wearing. It was really helpful! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/packing-for-italy#post-1863569 Tue, 28 Nov 2017 01:33:28 +0000 Meredith 1863569@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m back from Italy and wanted to do a follow up post because I believe a few others are headed that direction soon. I was very happy with what I packed! </p> <p>Questions about shoes and outwear seem to be common, so I will focus there.</p> <p>First, shoes. Fashion sneakers and flat booties reigned supreme. I saw sneakers in all colors, but black/dark were the most common. Also saw a fair amount of loafers, but only in Florence. Very few people wore tall boots (although I saw them displayed in shop windows and wore them myself). We walked over 9 miles most days, so comfortable shoes were important.</p> <p>Outerwear. The ubiquitous puffer was everywhere on everybody. It knows no bounds of age, gender, or nationality this year. In the smaller towns in Tuscany I’d say 95% of people (including locals and Italian tourists) were in puffers. It was actually pretty amusing to observe. But they really are so practical and comfortable in a variety of temps plus can be easily stashed away. The puffer was still common (but less so) in Florence and Rome where there were plenty of wool coats and parkas.</p> <p>Weather: In Florence my light wool coat was sufficient most days, although sometimes I used the puffer at night. I did not need a hat, but I did use my thick cashmere scarf/wrap more than I had planned. In Rome I took the puffer most days because I wanted a layer for the cool morning that I could pack away when it was warm enough to get by with a sweater. I also used my lighter weight scarves. </p> <p>I didn’t get many full-body photos but I’m including one here. Unfortunately it’s a pretty basic outfit, but it gives you an idea of what worked for highs of 65 degrees in Rome. I wore my puffer for the first hour of the morning, then stashed in my bag until it started getting dark.</p> <p>Happy travels everyone! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/packing-for-italy#post-1861277 Fri, 17 Nov 2017 02:09:05 +0000 Meredith 1861277@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jazzy, I will report back on the weather and wardrobe. We have one nice dinner scheduled and will see what else unfolds. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/packing-for-italy#post-1861246 Thu, 16 Nov 2017 23:32:47 +0000 Jazzy Dance 1861246@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Meredith,</p> <p>I'm going to be in Florence in a couple weeks, too, (and Venice, which will probably be even cooler) and am quite interested in the weather. Please let us know how the wardrobe performs in the cold. Your capsule looks well curated and your pieces will definitely elevate your style (far) above the average tourist! Are you planning a dinner in a nice restaurant while you are there?</p> <p>Like you, I'm a carry on only gal; I will be trying to get away with as little clothing as possible. In my bag, not on my body </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/packing-for-italy#post-1861133 Thu, 16 Nov 2017 16:44:46 +0000 danielgood 1861133@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Everything is great! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/packing-for-italy#post-1861127 Thu, 16 Nov 2017 16:31:08 +0000 Elle 1861127@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wonderful colors and cohesive capsule!&nbsp; I don't think you will regret bringing a puffer (it's horrible being cold).&nbsp; &nbsp;I am not comfortable traveling in jeans (sweatshirt dress plus leggings) but envy people who can.</p> <p>Have a great trip! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/packing-for-italy#post-1861122 Thu, 16 Nov 2017 15:57:13 +0000 shopaholic77 1861122@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>enjoy </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/packing-for-italy#post-1861119 Thu, 16 Nov 2017 15:47:52 +0000 Meredith 1861119@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Sisi! I actually walked out my door last night and had the same thought about the puffer and hat. I’m Undecided about which shoes I will wear on the plane. I think it will come down to wearing the ones that don’t fit in my luggage! </p> <p>Kkards: I guess I just have uncomfortable knit pants. They actually feel more restricting around my waist than jeans. I will test my outfit before I wear it to make sure it feels comfortable enough. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/packing-for-italy#post-1861045 Thu, 16 Nov 2017 12:08:13 +0000 kkards 1861045@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>fab!&nbsp;<br />i like everything...but i'm with fashiontern....i dont like jeans for an overnight trip....i usually change just before boarding into knit pants or leggings with a longsleeve tee and sweatshirt....so much more comfy for sleeping.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/packing-for-italy#post-1861024 Thu, 16 Nov 2017 09:51:22 +0000 Sisi 1861024@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Have a nice trip!&nbsp;We are having an unseasonably warm Autumn here but actually a cold wave is forecasted. Your capsule looks perfect to me. Nice colors that work well together and all the right things for such temperatures.&nbsp;I think you will not regret taking puffer and beret !&nbsp;Are you comfortable wearing boots on the plane? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/packing-for-italy#post-1860974 Thu, 16 Nov 2017 03:04:13 +0000 Meredith 1860974@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fashiontern: They are good colors, aren’t they? Re: the jeans on the plain. I LIVE in jeans! It will be no problem (plus, mine have stretch).</p> <p>Shevia: We’ll be in Florence and Rome. Florence will have lows in 30s and 40s, so the puffer is appropriate, but maybe overkill in addition to the wool. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/packing-for-italy#post-1860971 Thu, 16 Nov 2017 02:54:01 +0000 Jaime 1860971@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Where in Italy are you going? I can imagine the puffer will come in handy in the North. Capsule looks great - have a wonderful time! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/packing-for-italy#post-1860969 Thu, 16 Nov 2017 02:41:52 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 1860969@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good luck with jeans on the plane. That’s one part of her packing lists that always make me scratch my head, especially as her jeans are apparently not the stretchy kind. </p> <p>You know I like your palette; the colors here could’ve come out of the picture you posted on my post. I’m glad to see you put them to such good use </p> <p>I’m assuming you’re taking lots of long john tops &amp; bottoms to wear with the knit tops if you get cold easily. </p> <p>Have a great trip! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/packing-for-italy#post-1860968 Thu, 16 Nov 2017 02:38:04 +0000 Aida 1860968@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh I see those sleeves now, tricksy all folded over. Hmm if room is an issue perhaps a jacket could be worn/carried on the plane ride.</p> <p>(hello! :D) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/packing-for-italy#post-1860965 Thu, 16 Nov 2017 02:35:00 +0000 Meredith 1860965@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good thought Aida (and nice to see you). I will see if I can squeeze in an adding a indoor topper although it’s not a “must” for me. The puffer actually has sleeves, so I won’t wear it indoors. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/packing-for-italy#post-1860962 Thu, 16 Nov 2017 02:22:26 +0000 Aida 1860962@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How handy to be able to adapt Angie's packing list! I'm impressed you got all those coats in there. Nice mix of pant hemlines, should help keep things feeling fresh especially with the sweater dress to mix things up. If you don't like to be cold I am a little surprised to see no jackets/toppers, unless you don't generally wear them of course.<br /> Will you be wearing the puffer vest as a jacket indoors if needed?</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/packing-for-italy#post-1860959 Thu, 16 Nov 2017 02:12:22 +0000 Meredith 1860959@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Packing for an upcoming trip to Italy has been a surprisingly easy task. The weather will be identical to what we’ve had locally, so no second-guessing the required warmth. Plus, Angie just posted her own travel capsule that was obviously very carefully considered. So I copied her to the extent my small wardrobe would allow. I wish I could have included more punchy colors, but I worked with what I had.</p> <p>The lighting in the photo is poor, but the items are mostly black, gray, burgundy, blue, and pink.</p> <p>I am a strictly carry-on girl (personal preference) and I managed to fit:</p> <p>Dressy booties<br /> Sneakers<br /> 2 scarves<br /> 1 hat<br /> Trench coat<br /> Wool coat<br /> Puffer<br /> 4 knit tops<br /> 1 velvet top<br /> 1 sweater dress<br /> 4 pairs of pants (2 skinny, 1 cropped, 1 straight leg)<br /> Crossbody bag</p> <p>On the plane (round trip, because Angie says it’s ok ):<br /> Boyfriend jeans<br /> Black sweater<br /> Cashmere wrap<br /> Tall boots</p> <p>I know the puffer and hat are overkill, but I do NOT like to be cold.</p> <p>Thanks Angie! You are a packing wizard! And a photo wizard. </p>