FASHION
LOCK DOWN YOUR ITALY LOOKS BEFORE YOU FLY OUT THIS SUMMER
By Symone Keisha, 19 May 2025
The season for jetting off to sunnier shores is almost upon us, and if you’re planning the Italian leg of your Euro-summer trip, you’re in luck. With so many things to plan and prep before you fly out, like beauty maintenance, we decided to make your life easier by starting the outfit planning. Whether you’re shopping in Milan, sightseeing in Rome or on relaxation mode on the Amalfi Coast, do it in style with these four looks.
#1: SIGHTSEEING
Don’t sleep on the importance of your outfit for a day of sightseeing. One poor fabric choice could have you sweating amidst the Colosseum, and one rogue pair of shoes could have you hobbling along pebbled streets for hours. A lightweight co-ord will do all the heavy lifting, especially if you choose a linen blend for breathability. Trainers are the obvious choice for a day of walking – adidas will bring comfort and cool in equal measure.
GET THE LOOK:
SNDYS linen blend flower short-sleeved shirt & shorts co-ord in white, from £52
adidas Originals Japan trainers in white and green, £90
Charlotte Tilbury Big Lip Plumpgasm - Nudegasm Diamonds, £27
ASOS DESIGN straw packable floral crochet bucket hat in green, £18
#2: BEACH DAY
With a backdrop so beautiful, you'll want your beach looks to bring the same energy. Stripes are a key trend this season, so go all in with a zigzag pattern on your bikini and complement it with a matching cover-up – take inspiration from key Italian brands like Prada by opting for a boxy-shirt style. And are you really on holiday without a raffia bag? Keep your SPF, book and beauty essentials close to hand with a roomy tote.
GET THE LOOK:
New Look wave crochet bikini in black, from £10.99
Cotton:On The essential short sleeve beach shirt in black, £30
Ray-Ban Explorer v irregular sunglasses with green lens in silver, £155
South Beach straw shoulder tote bag with PU panel in olive green, £27
#3: SHOPPING
Whether you’re shopping high fashion on Quadrilatero Della Moda, scouring through vintage finds at Corso di Porta Ticinese or hitting the streets of Corso Buenos Aires, you need to look the part. This is where you play your ultimate summer-dress card, and this fruity option from ASOS DESIGN is it. Match with barely there sandals, a playful bag and a classic nude lip.
GET THE LOOK:
ASOS DESIGN fold over bandeau mini dress in terracotta fruit print, £24
Stradivarius strappy flat sandal in ecru, £29.99
Topshop Sana knitted flower bag in orange, £36
Charlotte Tilbury Lip Cheat Contour Duo - Medium, £22
#4: DINNER
Pictures: ASOS
Every well-planned holiday has at least one big dinner on the itinerary, and that means you need an equally well-planned outfit for the occasion. Let your surroundings act as inspiration by choosing a dress with rich golden-hour tones, and team it with a pearly bag to offset the satin finish. Now’s the time for full glam, and the Charlotte Tilbury Supernudes Shapewear brush will help you create a sculpted look.
GET THE LOOK:
ASOS DESIGN satin chiffon mix square high neck maxi dress in gold, £45
Simmi London Yara Wide Fit barely there embellished sandals in gold, £35
Mango pearl clutch bag in light beige, £59.99
Charlotte Tilbury Supernudes Shapewear Brush, £28
