Over 30 Chic Outfit Ideas To Pack for Italy This Summer
If you are headed to Italy this summer vacation, just know that I am extremely jealous! I have been dying to go back, and so as a fashion blogger, the only way to do that right now is to live vicariously through you and help you pick your outfits for your upcoming trip!
SO whether you're headed to the Amalfi coast, downtown Rome, or any of the other gorgeous Italian cities or coastal towns, let's get you looking chic with your Italian style! First, I will share all the outfit inspo you need to get excited and start planning your Italian fashion lineup. Then, I will share an easy packing list / travel wardrobe for you to reference when it's time to pack!
30+ Stylish Italy Outfits for Summer
Day Time Looks
Chances are, if you're headed to Italy, you're going to be doing a lot of walking during the day! You may be exploring the streets of Rome or whatever major cities are on your trip itinerary, taking guided tours of historic buildings and museums, or even a day of sipping wine at a Tuscan winery.
No matter what you have planned, these outfits will have you looking chic even on a really hot day. And trust me, it gets hot there in the summer. I am pretty sure the average temperatures were consistently over 90 degrees every day we were there end of July / early August!
Casual Red Striped Mini Dress Outfit
I love this easy casual look for the summer months in Italy. Straw hat optional!
Graphic T-Shirt and Midi Skirt Outfit
Another great look I put together with a midi skirt that you could easily dress up for later in the evening! A cute casual look for the warmer months in Italy.
Linen Shirt and Shorts Outfit
Linen shirts are always an easy versatile piece to pack that can be worn as a casual top or a swim cover up! This entire look is giving effortless style for your daytime activities.
Casual White Mini Dress Outfit
White dresses are a staple of mine in the summer, and they fit right in on an Italian summer vacation. So easy to dress up or down too.
Dressed Down Midi Dress Outfit
Rome was the perfect place for me to rock this dress and style it down for daytime tours and then easily dress it up for going out to dinner. The amount of walking we did in Rome definitely warranted a pair of sneakers, even if it screams that I am an American tourist lol!
Short Sleeve Mini Dress Outfit
I wore this outfit touring the colosseum, and it was the perfect outfit for the summer heat that day. Packing comfy flat sandals was a must!
Casual Midi Skirt Outfit
I wore this look in Florence, and it was another one of those popular cities where there is so much to see so you do a lot of walking! My flat sandals came in handy for dressing this look down and keeping my feet as comfortable as possible!
Casual Wide Leg Pants Outfit
This look is giving European summer in the best way! Adding a fun hair accessory or scarf and dressing these pants down with a more casual basic white top make it feel chic but casual enough to wear during the day. I would swap the top out for something fancier and wear heeled sandals to dress this look up for going out to dinner.
Dressed Down Jumpsuit Outfit
Pairing a jumpsuit with flat sandals and a casual bag can keep things casual chic! I rocked this look while doing a food tour in Trastevere and it was the perfect outfit for sipping my Aperol spritz and eating my body weight in pizza and pasta.
Denim Vest and Casual Maxi Dress Outfit
This feels like an appropriate outfit to wear on a Tuscan wine tour! (Something I missed out on when I was in Italy thanks to a bout of food poisoning!) But this warmer weather look is the perfect casual chic outfit for the day time in Italy.
Casual Matching Set With Skirt Outfit
A matching set like this is always great to pack because you can repurpose the skirt and top into other outfits as well! Love the neutral colors in this one, but colorful matching sets can be fun too!
Night Time Looks
Going out to dinner and exploring the nightlife in Italy in the summer is SO FUN. I mean obviously the food is one of the best things about an Italy trip, so your Italian summer outfits gotta match the vibe. These are some great outfit ideas for everything from a fancy dinner, to a night of watching fireworks and roaming the cobblestone streets!
Floral Print Mini Dress Outfit
A fun patterned mini dress with bold colors is always a good choice on an Italian vacation! One of the easiest ways to add a pop of color to your vacation wardrobe.
Midi Dress Outfits
You can't go wrong with a midi dress for going out at night on your Italian vacation. I rocked many on my trip, and they're so easy to throw on some sandals and a cute bag and go!
Midi Skirt Outfit
Midi skirts are one of my favorite items to pack for an Italian summer getaway because they look so cute dressed up or down so you can get a lot of mileage out of them. I love a fun pattern, but you also can keep it simple if that is more your style.
Matching Set With Skirt Outfit
Another fun matching set with skirt outfit, but this time it's dressed up! Such an easy classy look for this time of year in Italy.
Blazer and Mini Skirt Outfit
If you really want style points you can throw a blazer in the mix to style for your night time looks. I will say, you're probably safer packing a blazer in the early summer like in early June. It was definitely too hot later in the summer when I went. But, the most important thing is to simply check the weather forecast before you pack!
Dressed Up Floral Romper Outfit
I was in my romper era when I visited Italy and this floral one was the perfect look for going out to dinner in Sorrento. I ended up pairing with some wedge sandals with some pretty high heels, and I think I would swap for a lower heel next time I go!
Maxi Dress Outfit
Of course a maxi dress is an easy staple to pack for your Italy trip! These two looks are chic and easy to copy for your own Italy vacation.
Dressed Up Jumpsuit Outfit
I'm a big fan of jumpsuits, and especially one that can look chic dressed up or down like this one! Packing one in a breathable fabric like linen is always a good idea for the summer month in Europe.
Matching Set With Pants Outfit
A fun colorful set can be the statement look of your summer trip to Italy. I love mixing in vibrant colors, especially in the summertime.
Linen Pants Outfit
This linen pants outfit is so chic and easily could be taken from the day into the night if you have a busy day where there's no time to go back and change before dinner!
Beach Looks
If you're hitting up the coast in Northern or Southern Italy, then you're going to want to pack some looks for spending time at the beach. Here are some chic casual outfits you can easily rock with a bathing suit.
We also ended up booking an impromptu boat day when we were staying in Capri (highly recommend!) and it was truly one of our favorite days of our trip! Lots of swimming and exploring local coastal towns, so having a versatile look that worked with a swimsuit was key!
Here is some cute beach outfit inpso below that I wore on my own trip, and some other beach outfits I styled up that would totally work on an Italy vacation:
LOVED our visit to Positano thanks to the boat tour we booked while staying in Capri! So gorgeous!
The cringiest / corniest photo of my life but it had to be done. Lemons are EVERYWHERE in Capri!
Travel Day Looks
If you end up city hopping while you're in Italy (we certainly did!) you may have some days dedicated to travel. We had some days where we took long train ride, taxis, and even a ferry ride. So having some comfortable but still cute outfits for travel days is a good idea.
These outfits are all comfy, casual, and perfect for traveling in the summer months in Italy:
Italy Summer Clothing Packing List
You definitely want to try and strike a balance between not overpacking for your Italian vacation, but also ensuring you have some chic options to choose from. Check out my Italy clothing packing checklist below as a starting point, but of course this will vary based on your trip itinerary!
Italy Packing List (Clothing & Accessories Only)
Footwear
Flat Sandals- You'll wear these the most so make sure they are comfortable!
Heeled Sandals- For evenings when you go to a nice dinner
Sneakers- For travel days or days you'll be walking a ton
Socks- For the sneakers and lounging at the hotel
Headwear
Sunglasses- one good pair of sunglasses is really all you need!
Hair Scarf- optional, but adds some chic European flair to your hair on hot days
Beach Hat- to keep the sun out of your eyes/offer sun protection. And what kind depends on your personal style- wide brimmed hat, bucket hat, baseball cap etc.
Jewelry
Earrings
Necklaces
Bracelets
Rings
Tops
Going Out Tops- standout piece that's a bit fancier than your normal tops
Basic Tops- that could go well with most of the bottoms you packed (T-shirt, tank top, etc)
Bottoms
Midi, Maxi or Mini Skirts- that you can easily dress up or down with the tops and shoes you've packed
Linen Pants or Shorts- that you can easily dress up or down with the tops and shoes you've packed
Dresses/Jumpsuits/Rompers
Casual Daytime Dresses
Jumpsuits/Rompers- that you can easily dress up or down with the shoes and accessories you've packed
Fancy Dresses
Undergarments
Bras/Underwear/Nipple Covers/Etc
Pajama Sets
Bags- keep these neutral so they can be styled with all your outfits you packed
Small Crossbody Bag
Tote Bag- you can pack your smaller bags inside this bag, or use it as your personal item bag on the plane, and it doubles as a beach bag!
Belt Bag- optional but nice to have a hands free option. Bonus points if it can operate as a belt bag AND turn into a shoulder/crossbody bag
Swimwear
Bathing Suits
Swim Cover Ups
I hope this guide helps you plan the perfect summer wardrobe for your Italian adventure! With so many stylish and practical outfit ideas, you’ll be ready for anything—from exploring historic streets to sipping wine on the coast.
Packing the right mix of chic and comfortable pieces will not only make your trip stress-free but will also have you looking fabulous in all your travel photos. Have the best time, and don’t forget to enjoy some gelato for me! Ciao!
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