When I initially started my search on what to wear in the Amalfi Coast, the first thing I saw was “what not to wear” while in the Amalfi Coast. Many fashion blogs stated that you shouldn’t look like a tourist. I kept thinking “But, I am a tourist!!” When I’m searching topics like “what to wear in (fill-in the blank)”; for me it’s more about respecting cultures and ensuring I am not wearing anything that could be offensive. I’m not always concerned about dressing provocative (no shade to those who do) or anything, but I do show a little leg every now and again…gotta keep it spicy you know LOL. So making sure that’s okay is important to me.
Considering I have been to Italy, I had an idea of what to look for. Hubby and I have vacationed in Rome and we loved it. The food, the wine, and the architecture was so overwhelmingly wonderful. Ultimately, we couldn’t wait for this trip.
When it comes to packing the right clothing for our vacations, the most important thing to me is being comfortable. No matter what I wear, I have to feel comfortable. If I have to tug and pull on my clothing, it’s not for me. Basically, during my quest to find these pieces for our vacation (some I wore, some I didn’t), I also found a few pieces that I could wear to brunch or a summer day date. I also found a few pieces in my closet that I had not worn but would be great for this vacation.
So here are a few looks that I thought would be great for a spring vacation in Italy.
What to Wear in the Amalfi Coast: Dresses
Dresses are my go-to. If you are a shoe person, many times you try to find the perfect dress to go with those perfect shoes. I think my shoe collection is pretty versatile, so I rarely worry about what shoes to wear with a dress because I usually have a pair that would go perfectly. The one thing I like about these dresses is that they can be worn with a cute pair of white canvas sneakers if you need to switch it up for comfort but still want to rock a cute dress. It tends to get windy at night near the Coast so I rocked a jean jacket many nights as well as my linen jacket from Zara (shown below); just depending on what I had on. Chicwish has such cute dresses that are great for Italy!
Mix it up
Some aren’t aware that it can get windy at night on the Coast. Our trip was in May so it was definitely cooler at night. We planned it that way. I’m not a really big fan of really hot weather. The weather in May is great for a vacation in the Amalfi Coast. Although I brought a classic white button down and linen skirt, I didn’t wear either. But I did wear my Zara Rustic Jacket many nights in the Amalfi Coast. I loooove this jacket!!!
*The jacket is very light and for cooler spring/summer nights.
In addition, I purchased a pair of culottes from Asos. Culottes can be a bit tricky, especially if you are short (I’m 5’4). But these were perfect with a summer sweater and scarf. T-shirts are my staple. I love a good simple tee. I recently embraced the V-neck tee. I usually go for a basic round neck tee. Lately, I have gotten all of my tees from Madewell, Lululemon, and Everlane. So, I’m not big on accessories but I love cute bags and shoes, so of course a cute rattan bag (here and here) and espadrilles (also see post here for great looks for the Amalfi Coast) are my go to for a vacation to the Amalfi Coast.
Creams and whites
Wearing white in Italy just seems to be “the thing” to do! White sandals, culottes, dresses, and blouses are an easy go to! Sezane and Net-a-Porter have a great collection of all things white!
Packing Tips
“Flowy dresses should be included in your suitcase. And if that’s all you pack, you’ve mastered more than half the battle. They are easy to pack and are perfect to slip on especially if you plan to eat LOTS of pasta.”
The Urban Elle
- Don’t pack jeans. If you want to wear pants, chinos are the better option.
- Make sure you pack a light jacket. It gets windy at night and depending on when you vacation in the Amalfi Coast, you will need a jacket during the day.
- Wear comfortable shoes. Uncomfortable sandals and heels are not ideal for walking around the Amalfi Coast. The rocks and sidewalks can be slippery. Pack at least a pair of canvas sneakers. Your feet will thank you.
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