How do they dress in Italy?

Italians dress differently for different times of day, so pack clothes for both day and night and switch outfits when the sun sets. Day fits are usually more casual (casual shirts and blouses, sightseeing sneakers) while night fits are more formal (blazers, dresses).



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DO dress a little nicer than you would in America. There is no dress code when going to most restaurants but you might receive some funny looks if you show up in sweats. Dressing well is respectful and you'll want to try to blend in with the locals.

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A nice button-up shirt goes a long way—for men and women —but it shouldn't look stiff or formal. For summer, add a pop of color with a fun print for going out during the day or clubbing at night. Bring at least one nice shirt with a collar in Italy so you don't stick out. The Italian dress code demands it.

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  1. #1 BRING ITEMS THAT ARE VERSATILE. You'll want to strike a balance between stylish and comfortable in Italy. ...
  2. #2 SET OUT ALL YOUR OUTFITS BEFOREHAND. ...
  3. #3 pack LAYERS for your italy trip. ...
  4. #4 MERINO WOOL IS YOUR FRIEND. ...
  5. #6 CONSIDER THE CULTURAL CLIMATE. ...
  6. #8 SKIP THE JEANS. ...
  7. #10 KNOW YOUR VOLTAGE.


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Here's what to wear on a flight to Italy: Layers are key: As with any flights, layers are particularly important on long flights. It's impossible to tell if the AC will be stalled while you sit on the runway, so start with a simple cotton shirt, and be sure to bring a more stylish cardigan or sweater to layer on top.

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A mid-range budget traveler, such as myself, can expect to spend approximately $150 per day or $1,050 for one week of travel in Italy, excluding flights. Two mid-range budget travelers visiting Italy can expect to spend about $270 per day. I break down my Italy travel budget by category below.

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How much money will you need for your trip to Italy? You should plan to spend around €167 ($179) per day on your vacation in Italy, which is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors. Past travelers have spent, on average, €45 ($49) on meals for one day and €26 ($28) on local transportation.

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A classic white sneaker ticks all the boxes and is a local favorite (trust me, anything too technical like a running shoe would make you stand out as a tourist.) Italian sneaker brand Superga is always a dependable, stylish bet; you'll even see boat captains from Positano to Portofino sporting well-worn Supergas.

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There is no dress code when going to most restaurants but you might receive some funny looks if you show up in sweats.

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The official currency of Italy is the euro, but the country is still somewhat of a cash-based economy. You won't always pay in cash, as there are shops and merchants in Italy that are well-equipped to accept card payments — Visa and Mastercard are more common than American Express.

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Resist the urge to buy foreign currency before your trip. Some tourists feel like they just have to have euros or British pounds in their pockets when they step off the airplane, but they pay the price in bad stateside exchange rates. Wait until you arrive to withdraw money.

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