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conigs25
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Need thoughts for what to pack

Dh and i are going to Italy next month and i have NO idea what to wear during the day as we "explore". I HATE the idea of looking so "touristy" but what other choices do i have?

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When i was in Italy a few yrs ago, and recently in Amsterdam, I realize that Europeans are "so fancy" and trendy. How do they walk all day like that? I mean, i wear heel EVERYDAY to work but....to shop and explore? NO!

Message edited 1/12/2007 10:20:14 AM.

Posted 1/9/07 10:07 AM
 
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MrsPorkChop
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Re: Need thoughts for what to pack

im going to spain this week
im packing some ballet flats with rubber soles, jeans, 3/4 pants and cardigans and belts, jean jacket, also juicy/puma stuff and a pair of flat, sluch boots with rubber soles

trying to look cute but comfortable and NOT touristy

Posted 1/9/07 10:13 AM
 

LaPetiteSirène
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Re: Need thoughts for what to pack

I've been to Italy in February and it can be pretty cold - even as far south as Rome. I'd pack layers and comfy walking shoes. Cobblestone streets do not take well to anything with high heals!!!

Posted 1/9/07 10:22 AM
 

Beth
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Re: Need thoughts for what to pack

Posted by LaPetiteSirène

I've been to Italy in February and it can be pretty cold - even as far south as Rome. I'd pack layers and comfy walking shoes. Cobblestone streets do not take well to anything with high heals!!!



I went in feb also and the weather was in the 50s for a high- even when we went further south

I wore jeans and sneakers during the day- we were walking alot and I was happy to be in sneakers-

Posted 1/9/07 10:26 AM
 

Ophelia
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Re: Need thoughts for what to pack

you will look like a foreigner LOL...but that doesn't have to be bad.

wear LIGHT layers. your back will hurt after hours of walking around with your coat on...think WARM but light.

it also depends on where you are. the climate changes dramatically. I wear tshirts during the day in Sicily, but in Milan....LAYERS LAYERS LAYERS.

they are really into long goose down coats...and cute sneakers are fine.

just leave the khakis and white converse at home LOL

have a great time.

Posted 1/9/07 10:36 AM
 

sami
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Re: Need thoughts for what to pack

Posted by MrsPorkChop

im going to spain this week
im packing some ballet flats with rubber soles, jeans, 3/4 pants and cardigans and belts, jean jacket, also juicy/puma stuff and a pair of flat, sluch boots with rubber soles

trying to look cute but comfortable and NOT touristy


I went to Spain and Portugal for my HM this past summer... this is what I observed EVERYONE WAS ALWAYS DRESSED UP!!! But I loved it. I loved getting dressed up! I think it is cold there now... I would throw a skirt into the mix!

Posted 1/9/07 8:33 PM
 

jozieb0925
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Re: Need thoughts for what to pack

Just wanted to say..have a great time (Conigs and Mrsporkchop)...just dress warm..my mother just got back from ITaly and it's VERY cold..

Posted 1/10/07 9:53 AM
 

conigs25
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Re: Need thoughts for what to pack

I was in Italy 6 yrs ago in Feb and it must have been a freak thing bc it was mid 60s. It was WONDERFUL!

Posted 1/12/07 10:16 AM
 

conigs25
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Re: Need thoughts for what to pack

Posted by jozieb0925

Just wanted to say..have a great time (Conigs and Mrsporkchop)...just dress warm..my mother just got back from ITaly and it's VERY cold..



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Posted 1/12/07 10:18 AM
 

SweetestOfPeas
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Re: Need thoughts for what to pack

DH has traveled extensively all over Europe and the one thing he says that makes Americans stand out like a sore thumb is wearing sneakers, especially white ones. so go look for a comfy pair of walking shoes.

Posted 1/12/07 10:48 AM
 
 

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