Packing for 2.5 weeks in Italy in August

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Def dresses not shorts

Really? No shorts at all? I have some cute “nicer” shorts with a paper bag sort of top that look very put together. Would a pair of those be ok to mix it up?

Well, these might be okay. I also agree with the suggestion to wear dresses and sneakers, though.

Ok. What about my kids? My 12yo dd rarely wears dresses. My 10yo dd will wear them more often. Can my 8yo ds wear shorts?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Def dresses not shorts

Really? No shorts at all? I have some cute “nicer” shorts with a paper bag sort of top that look very put together. Would a pair of those be ok to mix it up?

Well, these might be okay. I also agree with the suggestion to wear dresses and sneakers, though.

Ok. What about my kids? My 12yo dd rarely wears dresses. My 10yo dd will wear them more often. Can my 8yo ds wear shorts?

You all can wear whatever you want to wear and are comfortable in, of course. I doubt your kids will care about what people are thinking about their attire.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Def dresses not shorts

Really? No shorts at all? I have some cute “nicer” shorts with a paper bag sort of top that look very put together. Would a pair of those be ok to mix it up?

Well, these might be okay. I also agree with the suggestion to wear dresses and sneakers, though.

If you like shorts, wear shorts. It's not like you were thisclose to passing for Italian but nope, you were wearing shorts. People in Italy are used to seeing other people in shorts!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Def dresses not shorts

Really? No shorts at all? I have some cute “nicer” shorts with a paper bag sort of top that look very put together. Would a pair of those be ok to mix it up?

Well, these might be okay. I also agree with the suggestion to wear dresses and sneakers, though.

Ok. What about my kids? My 12yo dd rarely wears dresses. My 10yo dd will wear them more often. Can my 8yo ds wear shorts?

You all can wear whatever you want to wear and are comfortable in, of course. I doubt your kids will care about what people are thinking about their attire.

But also no one is going to be thinking anything of your attire. You are tourists, in a city with lots of tourists.

[Anonymous]

Op again - I’m not trying to blend in or look like a local - just trying to get a sense oh how my packing plan works for that length of trip without laundry (or maybe without)

I revised with the suggestions here and my actual clothes and am pasting here - I welcome any other suggestions or help!

I’m still on the hunt for a good sized cross-body bag that is secure. I saw a couple of options at Madewell but I’m not sure if they have enough room for the 5 family passports plus a wallet, sunglasses, water & whatever else I may need! Any recommendations?
Joggers, light sweater & T-shirt for plane
Wide leg light tan linen pants
Wide leg green pants
Blue midi dress
White midi dress
Flower dress? (Or a dress I haven’t found yet… not sure, looking for something knee-length at least and cotton or linen blend with pockets
Floral skirt
2 white t-shirts
White shirt with eyelet sleeves
Grey T-shirt
Navy T-shirt
Black T-shirt
Striped t-shirt
1-2 tank tops
2 White linen shirt
Blue paper bag shorts
Black romper
Woven belt
2 bathing suits - 1 one piece & black bikini
1 cover up
Veja sneakers
Birkenstock’s (or other walking sandals)
Flip flops
1 Pajamas, 8 underwear, 4 bras, 6 pairs of socks (assuming I will hand wash all of those items at least once)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Op again - I’m not trying to blend in or look like a local - just trying to get a sense oh how my packing plan works for that length of trip without laundry (or maybe without)

I revised with the suggestions here and my actual clothes and am pasting here - I welcome any other suggestions or help!

I’m still on the hunt for a good sized cross-body bag that is secure. I saw a couple of options at Madewell but I’m not sure if they have enough room for the 5 family passports plus a wallet, sunglasses, water & whatever else I may need! Any recommendations?
Joggers, light sweater & T-shirt for plane
Wide leg light tan linen pants
Wide leg green pants
Blue midi dress
White midi dress
Flower dress? (Or a dress I haven’t found yet… not sure, looking for something knee-length at least and cotton or linen blend with pockets
Floral skirt
2 white t-shirts
White shirt with eyelet sleeves
Grey T-shirt
Navy T-shirt
Black T-shirt
Striped t-shirt
1-2 tank tops
2 White linen shirt
Blue paper bag shorts
Black romper
Woven belt
2 bathing suits - 1 one piece & black bikini
1 cover up
Veja sneakers
Birkenstock’s (or other walking sandals)
Flip flops
1 Pajamas, 8 underwear, 4 bras, 6 pairs of socks (assuming I will hand wash all of those items at least once)

There is a The Sak crossbody that you can get in macrame or leather that is a good size/quality/price.

[Anonymous]

https://www.travelandleisure.com/style/travel-bags/cute-cross-body-bags

Maybe this list will help

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Op again - I’m not trying to blend in or look like a local - just trying to get a sense oh how my packing plan works for that length of trip without laundry (or maybe without)

I revised with the suggestions here and my actual clothes and am pasting here - I welcome any other suggestions or help!

I’m still on the hunt for a good sized cross-body bag that is secure. I saw a couple of options at Madewell but I’m not sure if they have enough room for the 5 family passports plus a wallet, sunglasses, water & whatever else I may need! Any recommendations?
Joggers, light sweater & T-shirt for plane
Wide leg light tan linen pants
Wide leg green pants
Blue midi dress
White midi dress
Flower dress? (Or a dress I haven’t found yet… not sure, looking for something knee-length at least and cotton or linen blend with pockets
Floral skirt
2 white t-shirts
White shirt with eyelet sleeves
Grey T-shirt
Navy T-shirt
Black T-shirt
Striped t-shirt
1-2 tank tops
2 White linen shirt
Blue paper bag shorts
Black romper
Woven belt
2 bathing suits - 1 one piece & black bikini
1 cover up
Veja sneakers
Birkenstock’s (or other walking sandals)
Flip flops
1 Pajamas, 8 underwear, 4 bras, 6 pairs of socks (assuming I will hand wash all of those items at least once)

This list looks pretty good to me but I'd personally remove anything white. Travel is dirty and with kids (mine are young so maybe that's a factor) nothing stays white for very long.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Op again - I’m not trying to blend in or look like a local - just trying to get a sense oh how my packing plan works for that length of trip without laundry (or maybe without)

I revised with the suggestions here and my actual clothes and am pasting here - I welcome any other suggestions or help!

I’m still on the hunt for a good sized cross-body bag that is secure. I saw a couple of options at Madewell but I’m not sure if they have enough room for the 5 family passports plus a wallet, sunglasses, water & whatever else I may need! Any recommendations?
Joggers, light sweater & T-shirt for plane
Wide leg light tan linen pants
Wide leg green pants
Blue midi dress
White midi dress
Flower dress? (Or a dress I haven’t found yet… not sure, looking for something knee-length at least and cotton or linen blend with pockets
Floral skirt
2 white t-shirts
White shirt with eyelet sleeves
Grey T-shirt
Navy T-shirt
Black T-shirt
Striped t-shirt
1-2 tank tops
2 White linen shirt
Blue paper bag shorts
Black romper
Woven belt
2 bathing suits - 1 one piece & black bikini
1 cover up
Veja sneakers
Birkenstock’s (or other walking sandals)
Flip flops
1 Pajamas, 8 underwear, 4 bras, 6 pairs of socks (assuming I will hand wash all of those items at least once)

This list looks pretty good to me but I'd personally remove anything white. Travel is dirty and with kids (mine are young so maybe that's a factor) nothing stays white for very long.

Fair point. I was thinking that white would be easy to wash. My kids are “older” (youngest is 8) and I wear a lot of white tops and that seems to be ok, but the white dress could get switched out with something else for sure.

[Anonymous]

Look at Bagallini for bag options.

Also, I spent 13 days in Italy in April and most regretted packing tan pants. (I packed in a carry-on).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Look at Bagallini for bag options.

Also, I spent 13 days in Italy in April and most regretted packing tan pants. (I packed in a carry-on).

So interesting - why?? I have worn mine a bunch of times this spring/summer and find them very versatile. I’m trying to pack in a carry-on as well!!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Op again - I’m not trying to blend in or look like a local - just trying to get a sense oh how my packing plan works for that length of trip without laundry (or maybe without)

I revised with the suggestions here and my actual clothes and am pasting here - I welcome any other suggestions or help!

I’m still on the hunt for a good sized cross-body bag that is secure. I saw a couple of options at Madewell but I’m not sure if they have enough room for the 5 family passports plus a wallet, sunglasses, water & whatever else I may need! Any recommendations?
Joggers, light sweater & T-shirt for plane
Wide leg light tan linen pants
Wide leg green pants
Blue midi dress
White midi dress
Flower dress? (Or a dress I haven’t found yet… not sure, looking for something knee-length at least and cotton or linen blend with pockets
Floral skirt
2 white t-shirts
White shirt with eyelet sleeves
Grey T-shirt
Navy T-shirt
Black T-shirt
Striped t-shirt
1-2 tank tops
2 White linen shirt
Blue paper bag shorts
Black romper
Woven belt
2 bathing suits - 1 one piece & black bikini
1 cover up
Veja sneakers
Birkenstock’s (or other walking sandals)
Flip flops
1 Pajamas, 8 underwear, 4 bras, 6 pairs of socks (assuming I will hand wash all of those items at least once)

This sounds like a much better list. I personally would bring at least one more pair of shoes - my feet are happier when I change shoes at least once a day - probably sandals that you can walk in, so you have at least two pairs of walking sandals. I'd bring more underwear, too.

Have a wonderful time on this trip!

[Anonymous]

I would pack less and plan to buy some clothes in Italy. Both selection and prices are much better there, and that applies to all price points, from cheap to luxury.

[Anonymous]

I don't get the more underwear comments. Underwear are very easy to wash out in the using hotel soap and hanging to dry. I do this every night when I travel and never take more than two underwear and one bra with me (besides what I wear on the plane). If the bra isn't fully dry in the morning, I simply use the hotel hair dryer.

[Anonymous]

Just finished two weeks in Italy and agree with more dresses and fewer shorts/athleisure. I brought a number of athleisure bottoms and regular shorts and tops and didn’t wear any bc I felt like I stood out and looked sloppy in them. Try to find some light cotton dresses and wear with your Vejas. I got a couple of dresses from Zara. Have a great trip!