Italy is a place
of expression and fashion freedom as there is really no such thing as
over-dressed. It is common to see a woman walking down the uneven streets in a
dress and a pair of heels. Street style is about fluidity of an outfit from
head to toe and is not opposed to turning a few heads for a second look at your
outfit. The phrase “la bella figura,”meaning
a beautiful figure, ties into the importance of fashion. Fashion, and
specifically Italian fashion, is about the way you present yourself to the
world, the uniqueness you bring, and the beautiful figure that you portray.
Basically, presentation is everything. The way you present yourself shows that
you care about the occasion and the perception people have of you.
As stated in a GQ
article on Italian Street Style for men, “fashionable people-watching is a
major source of inspiration” (Corsillo, 2016). This idea further emphasizes the
importance of being aware of appearance. Fashion is an art and it’s important
to inspire others with what you wear as well as having the ability to be
inspired by other people’s choices of clothing which are styles you could
incorporate into your daily looks.
It should be noted
that Gucci, Armani, Prada, Dolce & Gabbana and Versace are all Italian
brands that are well-known around the world. The impact that these labels have
is reflected in the following quote: “Italy’s importance in the history of
fashion truly cannot be understated. You would have to have lived under a rock
your entire life not to be even vaguely familiar with the broad lineage of
Italian brands, designers, fashion houses and high-end labels that have each
contributed to the shape of style today” (Foley 2017).
Here are some guidelines on Italian street style:
Do:
·
All types of sunglasses for all types of
occasions
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Clothes of quality fabric
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Leather goods
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Tight jeans
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Slim cut clothing
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High heeled shoes
Don’t:
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Flip-flops are a huge no, regardless of where
you are; some tourists have noted being shunned for sporting a pair (The
Local.it)
·
Too much skin showing (despite the heat, even in 105 degrees like
today!)
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Chipped nail polish
·
Don’t forget the kids, they need to look nice
too
·
Baggy jeans
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Tennis shoes
Also, here are some sites to get
ideas on what to wear during Italy travels:
This post was written by Jalynn Evans, a junior in the Honors
College majoring in Public Health. She is interested in pursuing a career in
healthcare administration.
Corsillo, L. (2016, January 14). Your 4 Step Italian Street Style Guide. Retrieved August 1, 2017 from http://www.gq.com/story/italian-street-style-how-to-guide
Foley, G. (2017, January 17). 23 Italian Brands Every Highsnobiety Reader Should Know. Retrieved August 1, 2017 from http://www.highsnobiety.com/2017/01/17/best-italian-brands/
Brenna. Study Abroad in Florence, Italy. Retrieved August 1, 2017 from http://chicstreetstyle.me/study-abroad-chic-outfit-log/
Rakhit, B. (2016). Italian Street Style – Florence. Retrieved August 1, 2017 from http://thestyletraveller.com/florence-street-style/
You look very nice and put together!
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