Fashion in Italy??

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leos24rule

Compared to other countries, Europeans take much pride into how they look and represent themselves. Out there you wouldn't dare see someone dess like an American with a hoodie and sweats. Besides in this country we tend to wear jeans a lot; which consist majoritity of our wardrobe...there it isn't quite much. Overseas you'll notice that a woman's handbag and high heels are highly important to the outfit. These women dress up everyday and walk in heels for blocks...maybe even perhaps miles. You'll even see men dressed up in work suits...and women dressed up driving their mopeds with their briefcases and purses sitting right under their legs. It's fab...I've never seen anything like it.

Back in the day it seems as if we had style say before the 1950s, but surely not anymore. We're a very lazy and comfortable society that can sometimes makes Americans be portrayed as slobs or sloppy. And so when we go to visit other countries they can spot us out right away that we're tourist based on how we're dressed, act, speak the language (or even attempt to) because we don't fit in obviously.

*I would suggest packing tank tops t-shirts (white, black, and the in season colors: yellow, orange, green, purple)
*Perhaps 2 pairs of pants (Khakis: tan/olive, Jeans: Dark blue and black skinny jeans)
*A light cardigan for when you feel it's a bit chilly: white/black
*Lots of summer dresses
*Shoes: Sure get some sandals, but make sure you don't wear flip flops. In Europe it's not a part of their fashion and you'll stand out like a sore thumb that you're a tourist. When I was in Europe in '06 I wore nice semi-dressy clogs, flats, wedges, ballet falts, and heels with a lil' heel. Gladiator sandals would be quite appropriate too.
*Leggings: black, brown, white and perhaps the in-season colors if your bold and daring (yet Europeans aren't into loud colors)
*chunky jewelry in the in-season colors

Keep in mind though, when you're vistiting historic Catholic Churches you may not enter wearing tank tops, showing to much skin (like shorts) because it's considered disrespectful...but if you do cover up with like I mentioned abve wearing the light cardigan.

Though, I'm a fashionista and when I went to Europe I fitted right in...it was awesome! *smiles* We need to get our glamour back...don't you think? Have fun!

Passer@ Scopaiol@ +23

i'm italian. dont worry. wear as you prefer, no problem.
we usually dress casual-sportivness during the day, and elegant in the night.
jeans and shirt. we prefer famous or cool brands for everything.
not to wear socks with sandals (we retire your visa, and you cannot return in italy anymore =) )

we dress in a normal way, with brand's-accessories: or fashion shoes, or fashion bag or "cinta" who i m not able to translate, or some fashion jewel (guess, bvlgari, breil,...)

***

wow. this is so weird.
i'm leaving wednesday and going to italy for like 10 days to rome venice florence tuscany. haha weird!

&& i'm deffinately woried about looking like an american tourist & want to fit in with fashionn, cause i love it.

btw i'm thirteen;; are you doing a tour in italy or just traveling on your own? let me know!

Hogwarts_Express

Hi!I'm from Milan, Italy.
Fashion among Teenagers is very ...various!
We are quite similar to the "European Neighbourns";o)
And...I think...part of our way to dress comes from you!
I personally like to wear sweater or shirt or jeans benetton, miss sixty,franklin marshall, killah, guru, converse, lacoste, adidas.
I love jeans richmond jeans capri version or normal version;o)
There are then people who love to be sporting, or sexy for disco or rapper, exc...;o)) here in Milan is cold this summer. Always rains and sun doesn't arrive!!!Arghhh!Have a nice holiday! Next time, pass for Milan!This summer I will be in New York!!!I'm very happy!!!!

ladypam60

It's raining a lot in these days, especially in north Italy, but the weather is not cold, around 17>24 degrees. Light scarf and umbrella ; )

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