Dresses for Summer in Europe

[Anonymous]

Will be in Southern Europe so it will be warm/hot and sunny. Goal is to pack light. I'm thinking of packing only cotton and linen dresses and skirts, cute sneakers, comfy sandals. A cardigan. A denim jacket. Maybe a hat. Will be doing a TON of walking. Also where should I shop for these dresses or skirts.

Also, what is your recommended travel blow dryer? What else am I missing?

TIA!

[Anonymous]

I used to travel a lot, and rather than packing a travel dryer, I would pick up a small one at a pharmacy or dept store at my destination.

I’m tuning in for other suggestions on clothing bc we are also traveling to somewhere very hot this summer, and I would like some dresses (casual, but look put together).

I usually wear Birkenstocks, so I will have those, but may also get something more of a sport sandal for activities.

[Anonymous]

Misa!

[Anonymous]

Shoes: Keen Rose sandals, your most comfortable sneakers

Dress: eyelet dresses from Jcrew Factory

I also like to mix and match skirts and tops to get more outfits. Have a couple of Jcrew cotton skirts with pockets that I love and a couple of favorite tees from Quince.

A few pairs of colorful statement earrings, shade and a straw hat and you're done.

[Anonymous]

I use the revlon brush blow dryer and went on amazon.fr and purchased one made for EU plugs and had it sent here - it was free to ship here with prime. So worth it!

I wore dresses from Tuckernuck and Jcrew. I often find myself wearing the same 2-3 items.

My best find was t strap croc sandals https://www.dsw.com/en/us/product/crocs-tulum-flip-flop---womens/541024?activeColor=407&cm_mmc=CSE-_-GPS-_-G_Shopping_Sandals-_-New_Sandals&cadevice=c&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAtt2tBhBDEiwALZuhAIpbo_wNCEs0TfwEPyWti2WGSjkO2IAfXq1wNDQ95762utk6Z9D-XxoCgX8QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

I hate wearing sneakers with dresses and these were SOOO comfy. I brought my high end sandals for nicer dinners but was so happy with these.

[Anonymous]

I’m not a fan of slide/ thong type sandals in Europe - they’re not comfortable for walking long periods on cobbled streets. I’ve had good luck with Dr Scholl styles with some sort of heel support and a wedge heel.

[Anonymous]

What matters most to me personally for walking a lot on a hot day is having good bike type shorts and a sports bra. Then over that a loose linen or cotton dress.

[Anonymous]

I like these linen dresses from Italy:

https://getdressedcollective.com/by-designer/inizio-clothing-italy

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What matters most to me personally for walking a lot on a hot day is having good bike type shorts and a sports bra. Then over that a loose linen or cotton dress.

I feel bike shorts under a dress are for those who have an issue with chafing, correct? Or if the dress is very short. Otherwise this sounds completely miserable - for me personally.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What matters most to me personally for walking a lot on a hot day is having good bike type shorts and a sports bra. Then over that a loose linen or cotton dress.

I feel bike shorts under a dress are for those who have an issue with chafing, correct? Or if the dress is very short. Otherwise this sounds completely miserable - for me personally.

It’s chafing but also just comfort for me personally with being in crowded urban areas, climbing onto and off buses etc. But definitely not necessary if you don’t like it. I just know I’d stock up for OP’s trip.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What matters most to me personally for walking a lot on a hot day is having good bike type shorts and a sports bra. Then over that a loose linen or cotton dress.

I feel bike shorts under a dress are for those who have an issue with chafing, correct? Or if the dress is very short. Otherwise this sounds completely miserable - for me personally.

It’s chafing but also just comfort for me personally with being in crowded urban areas, climbing onto and off buses etc. But definitely not necessary if you don’t like it. I just know I’d stock up for OP’s trip.

OP here, and I'm the PP who made the comment about chafing. Actually with how you explained why you like to do this it makes total sense. I didn't think about the ick factor related to public transportation and being in crowded urban areas. Thanks for the tip!

[Anonymous]

I got these sandals for a Euro trip and they worked well for day or night and looked cute in my pictures
https://www.zappos.com/p/dansko-reece-black-waxy-burnished/product/9149131/color/787158

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Shoes: Keen Rose sandals, your most comfortable sneakers

Dress: eyelet dresses from Jcrew Factory

I also like to mix and match skirts and tops to get more outfits. Have a couple of Jcrew cotton skirts with pockets that I love and a couple of favorite tees from Quince.

A few pairs of colorful statement earrings, shade and a straw hat and you're done.

No to all of this. Keens are soooo American.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What matters most to me personally for walking a lot on a hot day is having good bike type shorts and a sports bra. Then over that a loose linen or cotton dress.

Bike shorts are too hot in Southern Europe. Just wear linen pants.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Shoes: Keen Rose sandals, your most comfortable sneakers

Dress: eyelet dresses from Jcrew Factory

I also like to mix and match skirts and tops to get more outfits. Have a couple of Jcrew cotton skirts with pockets that I love and a couple of favorite tees from Quince.

A few pairs of colorful statement earrings, shade and a straw hat and you're done.

No to all of this. Keens are soooo American.

But…but she’s American.