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These effortlessly elegant picks deserve a spot in your closet.
Travel + Leisure / Reese Herrington
Ferragosto, the Italian public holiday that dates back to 18 B.C.
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And what’s better thanup to 65 percent offof that state of mind?
They were beautiful Bordeaux red patent leather and I haven’t been able to find them since.
I love both the striped blue and white color options of this J.Crew Poplin dress.
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I love a closed-toe summer shoe option and the breezy ventilation this one provides.
Seeing the popularity of those beautiful velvet Venetian slippers in the summertime here has thrown me off a bit.
So for me, this is a close-toed slip-on that I can get behind.
J.Crew
Like the French, Italians also love a beautiful, striped, mariner-inspired shirt, especially in the summertime.
Fans of long-sleeved tops should check out theJ.Crew Cropped Boatneck Tthat’s also on sale.
I lovethe blue of this J.
Travel + Leisure / Nneya Richards
Crew cotton-linen blend gauze shirtas it reminds me of Provence or Tuscany.
Not a bad reference!
Banana Republic Avila Barrel-leg Pants
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Another look I borrowed from my husband tailored trousers.
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Since getting theWyatt Barrel-leg Pants from Lafayette148 New York, Ive lived in them.
Heading to the park?
Perfect for that too!
Nordstrom
These pants can do both!
I think the Italian appreciation for precise tailoring has definitely rubbed off on me.
I’m seeing ittranslated in swimwear like this gingham two-piece from Amazon.
J.Crew
It was almost like I heard a Fellini film score in the background.
Fans of the trend should check out theCuyana Straw Bolero Hat, which is a fraction of the price.
Recently in Liguria, I embraced my full stylish beach bum self and wore my macrame beach bucket hat.
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it’s possible for you to fold it in your suitcase!
Telena Shoulder Bag
Of course, you need something stunning to put your daily essentials in.
Instead of dropping hundreds on a designer version, I recommend adding this Telena Shoulder Bag to your cart.
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Trust me, no one will know that it’s $37 or that you got it from Amazon.
Pro-tip: always keep a little jacket for a breezy evening or the Vespa ride back.
I love the cropped boxy fit ofthis white denim Madewell jacket.
Banana Republic
It perfectly fits over a summer dress and will get used all year round.
Teva Hurricane XLT2 Sandals
Zappos
I have to admit something: IhatedTevas as a kid.
So it was very amusing to me decades later, seeingTevas full-on high-fashion moment, even in Italy.
Travel + Leisure / Nneya Richards
People imagine stylish Italians poking fun at how American tourist dress, but guess what?
Italians are borrowing that trekking-inspired style.
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