I’m Swapping ‘Brat’ Summer for Italian Girl Fashion—and I'm Never Going Back
You don't need a passport to shop my Euro vacation wardrobe.
You could say that I’ve been waiting for the rise of the Italian Girl Summer trend my entire life. As a first-generation Italian-American, my closet has long been inspired by my chic aunts who still live in Florence. So, I took it upon myself to round up the Italian-inspired fashion and beauty summer staples I’m shopping this summer to tap into my roots.
I got married in Tuscany last year, and many of the pieces ahead made it into my suitcase on that 12-day trip. We have the espadrilles I wore almost every day on my honeymoon, the white summer dress I wore to my welcome party, and the white linen pants I bought in navy after my bridal era ended. I also found some newer finds from affordable brands like Zara and H&M that feel primed for a Euro vacation this summer. And on the beauty front, I found a nail polish that perfectly taps into the Italian girl nail trend.
So, if you also want to get into the Italian vibes, I found everything you need to buy. These work even if you don’t have a plane ticket booked. Please note that they are hand-picked by a (hopefully chic) Italian girl.
These on-sale linen pants are perfect. I've owned them for over a year, and I've worn them countless times.
This silk scarf embodies the essence of "Italian Girl Summer"—it was created in collaboration with Masseria San Domenico, an ultra-luxe hotel in Puglia.
These jelly mules are the cool-girl way to make the style work for you.
I imagine wearing this golden dress with the pair of espadrilles that come later on this list.
Everyone needs a great white dress.
This red color will make you look even more sun-kissed.
I love how romantic this pick feels.
Make sure to get a summer pedicure in this trendy blue hue.
I consider these espadrilles, which come in a few colors, to be my perfect summer shoe.
Anthropologie's Tobie Dress is the summer workwear staple that comes with a side of Italian appeal.
Linen shorts are always a must.
I love the pretty pink color these linen pants come in.
I would wear this cotton blouse with a white tiered skirt.
Speaking of, I own (and love) this skirt from Aritzia.
It doesn't get much more "Italian-inspired" than these zesty linen shorts.
I would team them with this lightweight sweater.
Or, go the butter yellow route with this top.
I would team this embroidered top with jeans.
Toe-ring sandals are everywhere—just ask Jennifer Lawrence.
Every vacation wardrobe needs a cute new swimsuit.
This printed frock looks like it was made for strolling through a quaint Italian town.
Preferably with these flat sandals.
No vacation wardrobe would be complete without a chic pendant necklace.
I found your new favorite beach bag.
It's time to protect your skin in style.
If you can't get away to Italy this summer, fake the look with this Bondi Sands gradual self-tanner.
I keep a pair of white flip-flops in my constant rotation.
This is the white dress I wore to my welcome party in Italy.
Match your shoes to your pedicure with this pair of Olivia Rodrigo-approved Adidas.
