Packing for 2.5 weeks in Italy in August
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Anonymous
When they ask if I'm Italian or Spanish and address me in those languages...it always freaks them out when my blonde, fair husband leans in and speaks fluently with them (he speaks 4 languages fluently). I'm olive skin, blue eye, dark hair with a roman nose. I confuse a lot of people in Europe. And my style has always been minimalist and sleek. I never wear shorts in Europe. I also like to go to the 'non-tourist' restaurants, more local places. I tend to stay longer in one place. But, who cares. I'm just telling you shorts and big sneakers look silly unless you are in a big tour group with a bunch of other tourists with fanny packs front-facing. |
Anonymous
Dress like Stanley Tucci, men!!! That man looks great as a tourist. |
Anonymous
You are so right! |
Anonymous
So, oh sartorial genius, what should op pack for HER trip? |
Anonymous
The lady doth protest too much… |
Anonymous
For 7 pages people who have been in Italy have said -wear dresses. It’s not that hard to figure out. |
Anonymous
Oh no. The lady with her Roman nose is back. She always gives this description of herself. Just an insecure wannabe poseur. |
Anonymous
Oh, so you have no interest in being helpful. Got it. |
Anonymous
Here are some I’ve bought and plan on packing: https://www.splendid.com/doe-dress.html https://www.splendid.com/tie-dye-sylvia-t-shirt-dress.html https://www.splendid.com/kings-dress.html https://www.splendid.com/wailea-dress.html |
Anonymous
| I’d bring a bigger suitcase. And i would do my laundry. |
Anonymous
| Chico''s gets a bad rap here, but I recommend their no iron linen button downs. They truly don't wrinkle and are cool. |
Anonymous
These are all great! you can throw on a cute jacket - very versatile. |
Anonymous
 Here she is in January https://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/1032542.page#21854737
Europeans have long worn fashion sneakers. I lived in Berlin, Munich, Amsterdam and Barcelona and way back in the early 2000s you would see the retro pumas and Adidas, etc., on women. They were very practical because you walk everywhere over there and lots of cobblestone streets. I was a very big anti-running shoes/sneakers outside of the gym until I lived there. I adopted the retro sneaker look (they are not bulky) for wear with jeans when my wedges or casual boots/sandals are impractical. Back then (and pretty much still), people did not wear athletic wear outside of the gym (and gyms were scarce and in Germany had bars and smoking). My husband and I would go in street clothes to the gym and ALWAYS change back into street clothes post workout even if we planned to shower at home. I am 100% full-blooded American, but I was always asked if I were Spanish or Italian by locals over there. I have olive skin and blue eyes, and a small roman nose. I still can easily pass as European. But, I wear a helluva lot of Lulu working from home and working out mid-day and I don't change out of it to go to the grocery store--so right there is a big tip off. I have a minimalist, classic style that could pretty much be from anywhere. I don't wear heavy make-up, fake eyelashes or have heavily highlighted hair or beach waves (all very American--think Navarro cheerleader--ha). I get my brunette hair highlighted/low lights very minimally to break up the color only twice a year. ******************************* I don't know why she's worried about what she'll wear since she's always been told she's beautiful (even with the Roman nose) https://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/906618.page#17940974 I am olive skin, blue-eyed brunette with slight down-turned oval eyes. I have been told I'm beautiful since I was a small kid. I get that I'm "exotic' looking. I also have a Roman nose (though small nose). My brother has the same eyes and was always Homecoming King, etc. They can be sexy. I don't think it's your eyes. I think you are likely very pretty and much more interesting than the typical, boring conventional way. What's funny is that in my 20s I made a good friend that had similar shaped eyes. When I was at her wedding everyone thought I was related to her, a sister or a first cousin. I think she's gorgeous and love her eyes. We look more alike than my sister who has very big round dark eyes. I use a lot of mascara to open my eyes. I need to top and lower line to make them noticeable. Their light color with darker skin and darker hair makes them pop. You sound like you are similar. I wouldn't fight them. The plus is that I have zero bags, puffiness or lines even in my old age"). |
Anonymous
Oh wow. |
Anonymous
+1. I would bring enough underwear for the entire trip and then have enough shirts/pants/dresses that I could change a couple of times of day. If things are able to air out a bit they won't get as stinky. |