{"id":3864,"date":"2023-04-09T19:35:53","date_gmt":"2023-04-09T18:35:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/walks.friday.ie\/?p=3864"},"modified":"2023-06-26T15:57:55","modified_gmt":"2023-06-26T14:57:55","slug":"what-italians-wear-in-spring","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/art-culture\/what-italians-wear-in-spring","title":{"rendered":"What to Wear in Italy in Spring: Essential Checklist"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Everyone&#8217;s heard about Italian fashion &#8211; which means some travelers worry about <a href=\"https:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/what-to-pack-for-trip-to-italy\">what to pack for their trip<\/a> to Italy. So how should you dress when you visit Italy in the spring? These are our Italian spring fashion essentials!<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_3872\" style=\"width: 406px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/54c9ae6634c5b837e8c3a16a963777d3.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3872\" class=\" wp-image-3872\" src=\"http:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/54c9ae6634c5b837e8c3a16a963777d3.jpg\" alt=\"The perfect spring outfit in Italy: light jacket, bright pants, and big shades! From Nicoletta Reggio of the Italian Fashion blog, Scent of Obsession\" width=\"396\" height=\"621\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-3872\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The perfect spring outfit in Italy: light jacket, bright pants, and big shades! (Photo: Nicoletta Reggio of the Italian fashion blog <a href=\"http:\/\/www.scentofobsession.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Scent of Obsession<\/a>).<a href=\"http:\/\/www.scentofobsession.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><br \/><\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p>Here&#8217;s the good news: You\u00a0<em>don&#8217;t\u00a0<\/em>have to dress exactly like an Italian, and no one will expect you to! The most important thing to keep in mind is to wear what makes you most comfortable. That&#8217;s not always (or even usually) what Italians will be wearing&#8230; and that&#8217;s perfectly okay.<\/p>\n<p>That said, a lot of travelers\u00a0<em>do<\/em> want to try to dress like the locals when they travel.\u00a0They see it as a way to &#8220;blend in&#8221; a bit more (although, of course, keep in mind that you&#8217;ll still be given away by something, like your\u00a0hand gestures or even makeup\u2014before you even open your mouth!).\u00a0Plus, we love the idea of cultural immersion while traveling. And since fashion is an important part of Italian culture, what could be a more fun kind of cultural immersion than dressing as the locals do?<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/art-culture\/what-italians-wear-in-spring\/#Need_some_tips_to_get_started_on_how_to_dress_like_the_Italians\" >Need some tips to get started on how to dress like the Italians?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/art-culture\/what-italians-wear-in-spring\/#A_light_jacket_or_trench_coat_for_women\" >A light jacket, or trench coat, for women<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/art-culture\/what-italians-wear-in-spring\/#A_well-tailored_jacket_for_men\" >A well-tailored jacket, for men<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/art-culture\/what-italians-wear-in-spring\/#Pants_in_fun_colors_%E2%80%93_like_green_red_or_pink_yes_for_men_too\" >Pants in fun colors &#8211; like green, red, or pink (yes, for men, too!)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/art-culture\/what-italians-wear-in-spring\/#Leather_or_suede_shoes\" >Leather or suede shoes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/art-culture\/what-italians-wear-in-spring\/#Jewelry_for_women\" >Jewelry, for women<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/art-culture\/what-italians-wear-in-spring\/#Scarves_for_both_genders\" >Scarves, for both genders<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/art-culture\/what-italians-wear-in-spring\/#A_chic_handbag_for_women_%E2%80%93_or_a_%E2%80%9Cman_bag%E2%80%9D_for_men\" >A chic handbag, for women &#8211; or a &#8220;man bag,&#8221; for men<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Need_some_tips_to_get_started_on_how_to_dress_like_the_Italians\"><\/span>Need some tips to get started on how to dress like the Italians?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_3876\" style=\"width: 241px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.scentofobsession.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3876\" class=\" wp-image-3876\" src=\"http:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/bc5831cc10c2e352655957bf93c22916.jpg\" alt=\"Italy fashion\" width=\"231\" height=\"345\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-3876\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A great spring jacket on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.scentofobsession.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Scent of Obsession<\/a>&#8216;s Nicoletta Reggio<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Here&#8217;s your checklist of items to look out for &#8211; and that you&#8217;ll see lots of Italians wearing &#8211; in the spring. With any luck, you&#8217;ll be strolling through the ultra-chic Brera neighborhood on our <a href=\"https:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/milan-tours\/full-day-milan-city-tours\">Milan in a Day<\/a> tour in style!<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_light_jacket_or_trench_coat_for_women\"><\/span>A light jacket, or trench coat, for women<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>When the air&#8217;s still slightly crisp, but there&#8217;s already been the\u00a0<em>cambio di stagione\u00a0<\/em>(change of seasons) rendering winter coats unnecessary,\u00a0Italians don&#8217;t reach for a parka or a sweatshirt. They layer\u2014and top those layers off with an elegant exterior. For stylish Italian women, that means a chic jacket or trench coat (like on Nicoletta Reggio, left and at top!).<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_3867\" style=\"width: 284px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"http:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/5061976408_1ac5bd94ff_z.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3867\" class=\" wp-image-3867 \" title=\"Italian style for men\" src=\"http:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/5061976408_1ac5bd94ff_z.jpg\" alt=\"How to dress like an Italian\" width=\"274\" height=\"307\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-3867\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Italian fashion, for men, often includes a well-tailored jacket\u2014even a casual one!\u00a0(Photo: bluumwezi on Flickr).<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_well-tailored_jacket_for_men\"><\/span>A well-tailored jacket, for men<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Italian men prove that you don&#8217;t have to be going to work, or a fancy shindig, to pull off a jacket. Pair one with white or beige pants, or even jeans\u2014and, of course, leather shoes\u2014and you&#8217;re good to go to lunch&#8230; or a museum. Just don&#8217;t be surprised if you&#8217;re mistaken for an Italian while you&#8217;re there.<\/p>\n<p>Even if you don&#8217;t mind whether you dress like the locals do, you won&#8217;t want to forget these! The sun comes out in force <a href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/travel-tips\/italy-in-may-and-april\">in the spring<\/a>, so protect those peepers with a pair of shades. Of course, Italians love their designer sunglasses\u2014but any frame will help you blend in, as long as it&#8217;s not too tiny. And quirky&#8217;s okay, too. Just check out the\u00a0these sunglasses\u00a0worn by Eleonora Carisi, Italian fashion blogger and shop owner (and the sunglasses-wearer below), for inspiration!<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_3873\" style=\"width: 471px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/whoareweintheend.blogspot.it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3873\" class=\" wp-image-3873\" src=\"http:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Ekoasblog-Sept-2011.jpeg\" alt=\"Don't leave home without your sunglasses!\" width=\"461\" height=\"307\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-3873\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Don&#8217;t leave home without them!<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_3869\" style=\"width: 262px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"http:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Italian-girl-fashion-red-pants.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3869\" class=\"wp-image-3869 \" src=\"http:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/Italian-girl-fashion-red-pants.jpg\" alt=\"What to wear in Italy\" width=\"252\" height=\"353\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-3869\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Red pants: a pretty common sight on the streets of Italy!<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pants_in_fun_colors_%E2%80%93_like_green_red_or_pink_yes_for_men_too\"><\/span>Pants in fun colors &#8211; like green, red, or pink (yes, for men, too!)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Italians tend to wear basic blue jeans a lot less often than their counterparts elsewhere. It&#8217;s not that women are always in dresses, and men in suits; it&#8217;s that when they do throw on trousers, they&#8217;re rarely basic jeans or khakis. Instead, pants come in a rainbow of colors. And yes, that&#8217;s true for women <em>and\u00a0<\/em>men. So in honor of spring, embrace some color and throw a pair of bright trousers into your suitcase.<\/p>\n<p>When it comes to fit, remember that in Europe, baggy has never been in\u2014and again, that&#8217;s true for both sexes.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_3868\" style=\"width: 266px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/6912709847_b1940eecaf_n.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3868\" class=\" wp-image-3868 \" src=\"http:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/6912709847_b1940eecaf_n.jpg\" alt=\"If you really want to blend in, then you can't forget those leather shoes! (Photo: Xelcise on Flickr)\" width=\"256\" height=\"256\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-3868\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">If you really want to blend in, then you can&#8217;t forget those leather shoes! (Photo: Xelcise on Flickr)<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Leather_or_suede_shoes\"><\/span>Leather or suede shoes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Although the kind of shoe changes with the season, the basics don&#8217;t. Year-round, the stereotype is true: Italians, especially those out of university and older, tend to wear leather shoes. For women in the spring, that can mean heels or ballet flats. To get those amazing leather shoes at more affordable prices, try one of <a href=\"https:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/shopping\/where-to-find-italys-best-outlet-malls-florence-milan-rome\">Italy&#8217;s major outlet malls<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Jewelry_for_women\"><\/span>Jewelry, for women<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Italian women accessorize. So if you&#8217;re keen to be mistaken for one, remember the little details: in the past year, chunky bracelets and bib necklaces have been trendy, but so are delicate necklaces and drop earrings. Wear whatever jewelry you like&#8230; but if you want to look like an Italian, do wear something!<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Scarves_for_both_genders\"><\/span>Scarves, for both genders<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Again, when it comes to both fashion\u00a0<em>and<\/em>\u00a0comfort, spring in Italy is all about layering. Scarves are especially great for travelers: They can spice up an outfit that you&#8217;ve already worn three days in a row and can be thrown into a bag or purse to pull out when the sun sets and the weather gets chilly.<br \/>\nPlus, in Italy, scarves can be even\u00a0<em>more\u00a0<\/em>useful, since it&#8217;s disrespectful (and often downright forbidden) to go into a church without your shoulders covered. It&#8217;s unlikely you&#8217;ll be wearing sleeveless tops in the spring, but if you do, then you&#8217;ll definitely want to have a scarf with you so you don&#8217;t miss out on ducking into any churches.<\/p>\n<p>And yes, scarves are &#8220;in&#8221; for both men and women. Nothing looks more European than a man in a scarf!<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_3882\" style=\"width: 287px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thinkrunway.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3882\" class=\" wp-image-3882\" title=\"Italian fashion for spring\" src=\"http:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/d752169e3deb2117f13abe0fca7cf029.jpg\" alt=\"Italian spring style\" width=\"277\" height=\"416\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-3882\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">This Italian woman has it all: cute coat, scarf, and big handbag (photo from street fashion blog <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thinkrunway.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Think Runway<\/a>)<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_chic_handbag_for_women_%E2%80%93_or_a_%E2%80%9Cman_bag%E2%80%9D_for_men\"><\/span>A chic handbag, for women &#8211; or a &#8220;man bag,&#8221; for men<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The biggest giveaway of being a traveler is a bulky backpack (or a fanny pack!). Trade yours in for a handbag; a big one can hold just as much as a small backpack (we carry a DSLR camera with two lenses, a wallet, and a sunglasses case in ours). For safety, make sure that there&#8217;s a secure way to close it, preferably a zipper\u2014while pickpocketing isn&#8217;t something you have to be anxious about all the time, it\u00a0<em>does\u00a0<\/em>happen in Italy&#8217;s major cities.<\/p>\n<p>For men who really want to go local, they also have the option of a bag. Lots of Italians use messenger bags (what those in the States sometimes call a &#8220;man purse&#8221;!) or briefcases. It especially makes sense when you think about how hard it is to transport your stuff while, say, zooming around on a\u00a0<em>motorino<\/em>. So if you&#8217;ve ever wanted to try one out, a trip to Italy is a good time\u2014we promise, not a single local will bat an eyelash.<\/p>\n<p>Be sure to check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/walksofitaly.com\/blog\/how-to\/fashion-in-italy-fall-winter\">Fall and Winter edition<\/a> of this post!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>Update notice: This article was updated on April 9, 2023.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Everyone&#8217;s heard about Italian fashion &#8211; which means some travelers worry about what to pack for their trip to Italy. So how should you dress when you visit Italy in the spring? These are our Italian spring fashion essentials! 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