What to pack for Italy?

Women will look more feminine as this dress style is characterized by femininity, softness an overall dreamy vibe, highlighting the silhouette in a refined way: puffed sleeve blouses and dresses (often midi-length dresses), crocheted tops with ruffles, backless dresses, floral jumpsuits, or lingerie-inspired clothing are top choices. The fabrics are very soft and feminine including delicate lace, cotton, silk, chiffon, organza, tulle, etc., while the prints are dominated by flowers, polka dots, printed feathers, hearts, embroidery and different nature inspired images. The colours can be pastel colours or very vibrant and bright colours. It’s a style rich in embellished details from ruffles, pleats, refined buttons and sheer fabrics to bows and braids. The romantic style woman prefers to wear dresses rather than pants. So, if you opt for this style, you can wear dresses of any length, but mostly flowy midi-dresses and maxi-dresses. If you decide to wear pants, choose wide leg pants to add a touch of romance to your wardrobe. Please, see the images on your right with clothing items of romantic dress style. We suggest you to opt for skirts, dresses, tops and pants made of natural lightweight fabrics, like thin cotton, that will keep you cooler in summer than a pair of jeans.
At the same time, your style can be a combination of various style elements. You can combine one item like a blouse, dress, or skirt with other clothing items that are more romantic or inspired by other fashion styles (such as modern style or classic style).
The romantic style is a versatile look that can be also seen in men’s fashion. A Hawaiian short-sleeve shirt combined with lightweight pants or shorts will be a perfect summer look for men during a trip to Italy. Whether Italian men wear classical shirts or more romantic shirts, they are most of the times very stylish. Wearing stylish shirts or tops, will help male travellers easily blend in with the Italian fashion. 
If you want to know what clothing colours will look best on you, you can take our Seasonal Colour Analysis Quiz and find out what is your season type. Based on the results of the quiz, you can buy a seasonal colour palette fan (for example Warm Spring Colour Palette Fan) and take it with you when you go shopping.
A good rule to know how to dress in Italy is to find a balance between style and comfort. Romantic fashion style favours the high heeled shoes or flat shoes (round or pointed toe), which have knots, bows, feminine ankle straps, flowers, ropes, or other decorations. A pair of women’s ballet flats (ballerina shoes) with bow and thick rubber sole are perfect for the Italian cobblestone streets. They are easy to dress up or dress down, but choose a pair that is also breathable and comfortable for walking on the cobblestone streets. For winter, choose a pair of flat or very low-heeled ankle boots or knee boots with thick sole, some level of waterproofing and buttons, that will give them a romantic look. At the same time, don’t forget to pack a pair of medium-heeled or high-heeled shoes (just one) to be worn when you go out for dinner or experience the local nightlife of Italy.
Romantic style handbags include ruffles, bows, embroideries, tassels, and can be decorated with lace or beads. Their size is small or medium and they are perfect to fit only the essential items when you go on a full-day excursion at the destination.