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

FAQs

What do people in Italy wear in the summer? ›

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.

Dress the Part:

Avoid bright colors and opt for more neutral or muted tones. Italians generally dress up a bit more than casual tourists, so bring some stylish outfits. Comfortable shoes are a must for exploring, but leave the flip-flops for the beach.

Summer: Italian women often lean towards breathable materials as temperatures rise. Espadrilles, open-toed sandals, and lightweight sneakers are favorites. Materials like canvas and light leather are prevalent. Remember, it's not just about style but also comfort.

The women wear colorful embroidered skirts and bodices over light-weight chemises or blouses, with elaborate hats decorated with flowers or fruit. Men's traditional clothing tends to be simpler, but doesn't lack from attention to detail, with embroidery and metal buttons and pins.

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.

Although summer in Italy can be rather hot, you'll rarely see Italian women wearing shorts. The best way to fit in would be to stay away from revealing too much skin, but still look stylish at the same time- try a flowy skirt instead. But if you just can't part with your shorts, save them as a beach cover up.

Italian style is less about having a uniform and more about an in-the-know approach to fashion. Confidence is key. Consider well-fitting (not necessarily tailored), smart pieces such as a pencil skirt or a sleek knit dress, always freshly pressed and snag-free.

Avoid Beach Clothes

Especially when you are visiting big cities like Florence or Rome, or locations not right on the shore, shorts, crop tops, short skirts and flip flops are definitely not the proper outfit for the day.

At some point during the game, one of the players might ask the annoying person, “What is the shape of Italy?” The annoying player likely replies with the word “boot.” (After all, it's common knowledge that Italy is, in fact, shaped like a boot.)

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.

What is the Italian chic dress code? ›

Italian women achieve this beautiful mix between comfortability and elegance. Many wear flowing fabrics like linen or cotton. Choosing fabrics that allow breathability is what will keep you looking and feeling fresh! Italian women also choose to invest in classically styled, high quality shoes and accessories.

Italian summers are quite hot, especially in the Southern part of Italy. It is usually hot, humid, with lean patches of rain on other days.