Anonymous wrote:Alas, fashion in Italy has taken a fall. I used to live there as a kid when locals took it seriously. La bella figura. Now it's all street fashion inspired junk. Maybe not in Milan, but the general folks milling about don't take it as seriously anymore. I travel to Europe a lot - my advice for southern Europe, classy boho chic rather than uncomfy dressing up. Take pretty cotton sundresses, a pair of white sneakers (I trashed mine at end of last trip as in left them in the trash/just wore them out), some spf clothing like coolibar or ikbul (their day dresses are great), jeans and a cute t shirt, comfy sandals for walking like Birks, flips, a pair of fashion /nighttime sandals, caftan/swimsuit, soft, thin duster or sweater capelet thing (easier imo than a sweater wrap)..forget the shorts. No one will look twice, but are they needed? Take clothes you can sink laundry and a bottle of woolite. Stuff dries in an instant in the med sun. Small or medium size crossover bag - for water bottle, wallet, sunglasses. Nothing tempting or accessible to thieves. Lose the fancy jewelry - there will be baubles to buy. Leave room to bring cute, unique items home. Anything you don't bring you can buy anyway. Have fun!
It's because no one makes enough in Italy to be able to afford high fashion anymore.
I go almost every summer and agree with those suggesting loose-fitting, cotton dresses, comfortable shoes and a hat.
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