https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-i-packed-for-two-weeks-in-italy Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:14:54 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-i-packed-for-two-weeks-in-italy#post-1853433 Mon, 16 Oct 2017 14:42:51 +0000 Lisa 1853433@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sounds like a great trip. And I always enjoy a recap of a travel capsule, lovely job! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-i-packed-for-two-weeks-in-italy#post-1853409 Mon, 16 Oct 2017 12:28:43 +0000 RobinF 1853409@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sounds like a great trip! I'm jealous of Mt. Vesuvius. We were supposed to climb it but we were there in January 2015 and it snowed! so we couldn't get to the start of the climb. Next time!</p> <p>Love your capsule. I agree with delurked, the details make it really nice. And I like the neutrals with just a few touches of color, very wearable. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-i-packed-for-two-weeks-in-italy#post-1853408 Mon, 16 Oct 2017 12:15:36 +0000 delurked 1853408@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I do love a travel capsule post. :)</p> <p>What I like about your capsule are the small details - from the pattern to the pleats to the asymmetric hem while still being practical for travel. </p> <p>I added linen into my wardrobe this summer for the first time in years. It was a great addition for me in my climate. That kind of dress can be very versatile too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-i-packed-for-two-weeks-in-italy#post-1853297 Mon, 16 Oct 2017 00:24:50 +0000 Nadya 1853297@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Laura</b>&nbsp;- I thought I'd just use the hotel irons, but the hotels turned out to not have irons. So I "made peace with the crease." The black pants actually are a linen/rayon blend and don't wrinkle much. The olive ones were effectively my short substitute for warm, active days, so it didn't bother me.&nbsp;</p> <p>I also hung everything up as soon as I arrived, and that helped!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-i-packed-for-two-weeks-in-italy#post-1853222 Sun, 15 Oct 2017 15:52:51 +0000 Meredith 1853222@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I enjoyed reading about your trip and what you packed. I’m actually headed to Italy next month so although the weather will be cooler I appreciate reading what worked for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-i-packed-for-two-weeks-in-italy#post-1853197 Sun, 15 Oct 2017 13:41:09 +0000 kkards 1853197@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>the trip sounds wonderful....and the capsule -well thought out and perfect for the trip! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-i-packed-for-two-weeks-in-italy#post-1853118 Sun, 15 Oct 2017 01:40:59 +0000 Kari 1853118@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That sounds like such a fantastic trip! I love how many beautiful neutral pieces your capsule includes. This is a good lesson for me because lately I feel like I'm creating uninteresting outfits if they lack intense color.<br /> I LOVE those olive linen cropped pants. Wow!<br /> Mt Vesuvius sounds like quite the workout. Well done! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-i-packed-for-two-weeks-in-italy#post-1853110 Sun, 15 Oct 2017 00:09:30 +0000 Angie 1853110@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your trip sounds fabulous. Glad your capsule worked out. Nicely done. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-i-packed-for-two-weeks-in-italy#post-1853095 Sat, 14 Oct 2017 23:00:32 +0000 Laura G 1853095@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm impressed you climbed Vesuvius!&nbsp;</p> <p>I would never think of packing linen because of the ironing. Did you take a travel iron and how did that work? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-i-packed-for-two-weeks-in-italy#post-1853082 Sat, 14 Oct 2017 22:08:46 +0000 Style Fan 1853082@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your trip to Italy sounds great and a very interesting way to see such a beautiful country.&nbsp; I love packing posts.&nbsp; I also find linen a great material to wear in warm weather.&nbsp; I have a few pairs of linen pants and they get lots of wear in the summer.&nbsp; I would also prefer to do my own laundry.&nbsp; I never put my clothes in the dryer.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-i-packed-for-two-weeks-in-italy#post-1853069 Sat, 14 Oct 2017 20:59:46 +0000 Nadya 1853069@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just got back from two weeks in Italy and thought I’d post a recap of what I packed and what worked. We had two days in Rome on our own, then we were with a tour of Pompeii and other areas in Campania for a week. The tour was led by a fabulous archaeologist, and we stayed in the same hotel all week, which was nice. My parents, MIL and uncle were also on the tour, which is why we chose to it. Finally, my husband and I headed to the beautiful island of Ischia for a few days relaxing at a resort.</p> <p>Our vacation required lots of walking, and not just on the typical European cobblestone streets, but also around archaeological sites with rough terrain. One day we climbed to the top of Mt Vesuvius; the equivalent of 50 flights from the parking lot according to our fitness app! I wanted to pack light as we’d be traveling by train and ferry.</p> <p>My takeaways: </p> <p>Linen pants and tops are a godsend. I wore the black linen drawstring pants on the plain - comfy for a long haul. I washed both pairs of linen pants and the linen sweaters and tees. My green cropped linen pants are almost done for; I’ll definitely look for more next year. </p> <p>The knit dress was perfect for something comfy and nice to change into for dinner. It packed like a champ and the night I wore it with the pink and black scarf and black flats my dad told me twice that it was a nice outfit . This dress is from Target so won’t last long. I’ll keep an eye out for a slightly better quality version.</p> <p>I also brought the black striped blouse for dinner and wore it once with the black jeans. I just wasn’t feeling it for some reason.</p> <p>I bought this purse with an eye for travel: it packs flatish so I can put it in my bag or a larger carryon. It has both a phone and a map pocket and zips shut. Worked like a champ, though it did pick up some “character” along the way.</p> <p>Because we were in one place for a week, I did a lot of hand wash and only had a few things laundered. Our hotel balcony even had a drying rack since it’s quite common in Italy to hang out your wash. By wearing my linen pants more (and because it was pleasantly warm) l could baby my jeans and not send them to the laundry. I always line dry my jeans (most of my clothes actually) and was afraid of what the laundry would do to my favorite pairs! </p> <p>The two things I really turned out not to need were the black linen cropped sweater and the blue and white scarf. I thought I’d want the sweater for dinners or as a lightweight layer over sleeveless tops. I wore it over my dress one night to dinner, and it got warm enough in the dining room I took it off. I wore th scarf with the blue top on cool morning but by midday it was in my bag.</p> <p>Overall it was a very good capsule. Super casual for long warm days outside with some options on the smart casual side. The only time I felt underdressed was when we checked into our lovely hotel in Ischia wearing jeans, sneakers and the plaid popover. I changed into the asymmetrical ruched black tee and black flats with my jeans, added a pendant necklace and felt better! I don’t have my jewelry in finds. I did bring a little bag of tricks so i could change things up with earrings, necklaces or bracelets. </p> <p>Long post! I always enjoy seeing fabbers’ travel capsules, so figured I would share, too.</p> <p>PS it looks like the whole capsule doesn’t show below the post, so click the link at the top to see the whole thing, if you’re so inclined. AND I inadvertently added the voting button and can’t undo it! Please don't vote </p>