What To Wear in Italy this Summer | Italy Vacation Outfits — Her Nomad Eyes (2024)

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Can I wear joggers in Italy? ›

Here are some key tips on what might not appropriately to wear in specific cases: Avoid Sportswear Outside the Gym: While sportswear is globally popular, in Italy, it's usually reserved for the gym or sporting activities.

There is no dress code when going to most restaurants but you might receive some funny looks if you show up in sweats. Dressing well is respectful and you'll want to try to blend in with the locals. Unless you're going to a very fancy restaurant, dark jeans or other slacks are acceptable.

Italians dress head to toe, and shoes are a dealbreaker.

Instead, opt for sleek ballerinas or pretty jeweled sandals to dress up your outfit; for more casual wear, bright white sneakers or strappy leather sandals (never flip flops or rubber clogs) are both stylish and comfortable enough to take on uneven pavement.

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Italians prefer more neutral colors. Bright, vibrant colors are seen as flashy and over the top. They also wear a lot of pastels in the summer months. I'll be packing a lot of black, white, and olive green items.

​The best clothing to wear on a plane is lightweight layers, comfortable shoes for airport walking, that aren't too tight in case your feet swell on the plane, and a bag that you can easily access under your seat during the flight.

Can you wear shorts to dinner in Italy? You don't need to wear fancy designer clothing. Clean, smart, basic clothing will do. But shorts and tank tops (especially for men) are meant for gym or hiking.

Wear leather.

Leather jackets, pants, skirts, and shoes can all be part of an Italian fashionista's wardrobe. Invest in quality accessories. A great pair of sunglasses, a stylish handbag, and a few pieces of jewelry can take your Italian look to the next level. Incorporate stripes.

To dress in Italy, opt for clothes with clean lines that fit you well, like button-down shirts for men and capri pants for women. Additionally, choose classy shoes such as boots or ballet flats, since Italians generally frown on wearing things like flip flops in public.

What do you wear at night in Italy in the summer? ›

Italy will be hot and it's best to pack lightweight fabrics, linens are great and flowy dresses. I always recommend some sort of jacket for the evenings. We will be on the lake where it will be cooler. A denim jacket is great for throwing over a dress at night.

Linen and cotton are popular fabrics worn by the locals in Italy because of their versatility to be breathable and fashionable. These fabrics allow for better air circulation, keeping you cool and comfortable while exploring the picturesque streets or visiting historical sites in the country's warm climate.

Sweatpants are an obvious one. You will never see these worn in Italy because it doesn't make the outfit look classy or dressed up at all.

Italians tend to dress up more often than many other cultures do, including for simple trips to the grocery store. You won't catch Italians out in public in yoga pants or sweats unless they're on their way to the gym, and this is not cutoff-jean-shorts country.

You'll rarely see Europeans wearing sweatpants in public so I recommend avoiding them. Athletic pants are also rare so my rule of thumb is to avoid anything that looks like you'd wear to run/play soccer. However, many companies design pants that use performance fabrics but are still cut/styled like normal pants.

Joggers are the stylish cousin of sweatpants. Cinched at the top and cinched at the ankles, joggers are more form-fitting than sweatpants. You can get on an airplane looking your best. However, joggers are still as cozy as sweatpants, meaning that you can endure a day of traveling without feeling uncomfortable.