The Italian Dresscode.

First of all, don’t worry, not everyone dresses the same way or expects you to have a particular style. This is a general guide that gives you guidance on the Italian style.
Choose light, natural, black and white colors instead of very bright and showy colors. Focus on shades that are not too excessive if you want to dress like Italians. Use pastel colors only in summer, although beige, gray, cream and white can be fine all year.
Choose a more formal look if you’re not sure what to wear. Opt for quality materials, good brands and complete and matched outfits. In Italy tie is not usually used on short-sleeved shirts, summer fabrics and jeans. Furthermore, a shirt that is not well-ironed is not suitable for an elegant suit. However, jeans can be good even in a formal situation, as long as they are fashionable, they dress well and are accompanied by a suitable jacket.
Long socks are not used with short shorts. And most important: don’t wear socks with sandals. Italians rarely wear socks with sandals or white socks beneath trousers. On the other hand, they typically wear socks with closed shoes. They always match the color of the sock to the color of the shoe. Wear nice shoes. Italians study shoes, and they like a classy shoe without too much fake bling. I suggest to leave the flip flops, gaudy sandals and Crocs at home.
Wear a scarf and carry a great handbag. These two items will go a long way to getting rid of the tourist feel and upping your elegance and class appeal. Avoid wide pants, shirts and t-shirts, especially those with large and showy prints.
Change your dress for the evening. Italians dress differently for the time of day. You’ll want to consider changing your dress when day turns to night. Try to bring a pair of long pants with lighter fabric for hotter months. Bring a jacket or sweater even in summer. You may need these items when dressing at night, when it can get colder and also when dining in a nice outdoor restaurant.
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Giulia

I’m Giulia from San Marco Italian Furniture. I take care of all the steps of the relationship with the customer, from accurate understanding of the initial needs, to the final installation and customer care service.

Giulia

I’m Giulia from San Marco Italian Furniture. I take care of all the steps of the relationship with the customer, from accurate understanding of the initial needs, to the final installation and customer care service.