Accessoriesĭuring the summer months, accessories will play a huge role in putting your Italian wardrobe together, as you won’t get to rely on layers to elevate or add dimension to your outfit. Also, leave your flip-flops at home, as these are generally avoided and will make you stand out as a tourist. Anything you own that you are unable to walk comfortably in for less than 5 hours should stay home, because you’ll be navigating everything from cobblestone sidewalks to uneven steps to hotels and apartment buildings without elevators. In Italy and most parts of Europe, comfortable footwear is the biggest and most important rule to heed when it comes to figuring out what to pack. Comfortable white sneakers (the kind you can wear with anything from jeans to a dress).The only shoes you need to pack for a trip to Italy in the summer are: Bring at least one fun evening dress and one or two casual night out ensembles to cover all your bases here. On the flip side, if you plan to head to a club, especially in a bigger city like Florence or Milan, you can expect to dress up a bit. Dark-wash denim, a nice blouse, and some sandals or chunky heels with a leather jacket will easily do the trick. If you plan to go out to bars in Italy, you can get away with dressing fairly casually. Works like a charm, and you can easily remove the scarf once you’re back outside in the sunshine. If you have a lot of sleeveless outfits in your suitcase, you can do what I did and simply drape a scarf or shawl over your shoulders while you’re visiting. Best to avoid the socially awkward encounter altogether and just come prepared, in my opinion! If you enter the Sistine Chapel with your shoulders exposed, you will be forced by the Chapel guards to wear a pretty sad-looking disposable cover-up that looks a bit like a hospital gown. However, some places like the Vatican actually require covered shoulders and knees.
For most places, this isn’t enforced, and it’s really just to pay respect to the holy spaces and the people around you who might be worshipping. To do that, you should absolutely pack at least one outfit that covers your shoulders and extends past your knees as a courtesy, even if you aren’t religious. Odds are you’ll visit at least one church or religious place while you’re in Italy. Here is a general guideline of what you should pack on your summer vacation in Italy: 1. But a trip to Italy is also the perfect opportunity to make a statement, dress to impress, and have fun with your wardrobe along the way. Of course, comfort is key and you should prioritize things that you can walk for long stretches of time in (because you’ll definitely be doing a ton of walking). If you’re planning a trip to Italy this summer, take a tip from the locals and pay special attention to what you pack. Recently, I visited Cinque Terre, Pisa, Florence, Sorrento, Capri, and Rome, and even though it’s been years since I’ve been to Italy, I can still safely say that the Italian approach and sensibility when it comes to fashion hasn’t changed. No matter whether it’s frigid or sweltering outside, you can bet that Italians will step outside looking effortlessly presentable. I lived in Florence for 7 months when I was in college, and during that time I developed a sincere respect for the way Italians present themselves.
Travel packlist to italy full#
Scroll down to the bottom of this post for my full Italy summer vacation packing list!
Though Italian summers can get pretty hot, there’s still something so magical about the idea of gelato and vespas and pizza that make even I wish I was back in Sorrento right now, even though it’s the middle of June. In the big cities, like Rome and Florence, the summer days are best spent museum-hopping, chowing down on gelato, and ducking into every other portico for an escape from the intense heat – all while somehow managing to look glamorous while sweating through your sundress. And waterfront cafes seem perpetually packed with Italy’s most beautiful people sipping aperol spritzes and watching the world go by. Pastel pink and yellow buildings sit perched against rocky cliffsides overlooking the water below. On the coast, uniform umbrellas dot the sandy shores.
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