I'm getting married in Positano, Italy in early September of this year and will be spending 5 days in Rome as well. It is supposed to be in the mid 80's. Could you please give me some outfit ideas for sightseeing? I'm 25 years old, 5'3" and 110 lbs. —Megan
First of all, congratulations! I can't think of a more romantic place to say "I do." Regarding sightseeing, I'm picturing an equally romantic combination of casual skirts and feminine tops, paired with comfortable shoes and a small crossbody bag. Bring a lightweight cardigan that you can toss over your shoulders when you're in a museum or touring a cathedral. I was in Old Navy the other day and saw lots of stylish items under $30 that will work well for your trip, and I've included some of them in the outfit ideas below. Click on any item for shopping details. Buon viaggio!
Outfit idea #1: Italians have a reputation for being stylish but you'll see a wide range of fashion tastes represented on the streets of Rome. Blend in by wearing this white ruffle top and blush skirt - both are supremely comfortable yet pretty.
First of all, congratulations! I can't think of a more romantic place to say "I do." Regarding sightseeing, I'm picturing an equally romantic combination of casual skirts and feminine tops, paired with comfortable shoes and a small crossbody bag. Bring a lightweight cardigan that you can toss over your shoulders when you're in a museum or touring a cathedral. I was in Old Navy the other day and saw lots of stylish items under $30 that will work well for your trip, and I've included some of them in the outfit ideas below. Click on any item for shopping details. Buon viaggio!
Outfit idea #1: Italians have a reputation for being stylish but you'll see a wide range of fashion tastes represented on the streets of Rome. Blend in by wearing this white ruffle top and blush skirt - both are supremely comfortable yet pretty.
Outfit idea #2: A patterned skirt and colorful top always make a winning combo and will look good in your photos, too. Try to pack a small crossbody bag and matching shoes that you can wear with any outfit (I've shown a couple of options for footwear but each would work interchangeably with any of these looks, depending on your style. It's worth paying a bit more for comfortable shoes, too. These are from Athleta.)
Outfit idea #3: Have fun mixing colors and patterns - travel style doesn't have to be boring. Also note that I've intentionally omitted short shorts and flip-flops - leave these at home, you generally won't see Europeans or other international travelers sporting these wardrobe items (except by the beach).
Dear Readers, what did I miss??
xoBB
Outfit idea #3: Have fun mixing colors and patterns - travel style doesn't have to be boring. Also note that I've intentionally omitted short shorts and flip-flops - leave these at home, you generally won't see Europeans or other international travelers sporting these wardrobe items (except by the beach).
Dear Readers, what did I miss??
xoBB
Best advise I could give (that I wish someone told me) is bring a very comfortable pair of flat sandals! I walked around so much during the days that my feet were killing me. all I had were my heels, a cheap pair of flats and sneakers. When i was there in Sept it was too darn hot for socks and sneakers.
Any way I hope this helps and Congrats!!!
oh and just a tip, I work at Old Navy and tomorrow morning summer dresses are 50% off...so you might want to stop in and see if there are any dresses you like, for your trip or just for fun
Comfortable shoes are super-important because you will be walking a lot. Try to avoid leather soles because you can slip and fall on the stone pavements.
I would also recommend bringing hair clips to hold your hair up on really hot days. Sunglasses and sunscreen, too!
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Congratulations
Positano is known for its linens, so it's a good opportunity to pick up a nice airy skirt.
For Rome, I'll just add that a cute crossbody bag is a good idea to keep your possessions secure when walking along streets or taking buses to various sites. There are plenty of pickpockets in areas heavily populated by tourists, so it's just something to be aware of.
Congrats!