VOOM BY JOY HAN TOP // JOE FRESH LINEN SHORTS (JUST $24!) // M.GEMI SANDALS
REBECCA MINKOFF BAG // RAY BAN SUNGLASSES
Buongiorno from Florence! Our Italy trip was absolutely incredible. I have so many photos, experiences, and tips to share with you all, and am finally kicking things off here on the blog with photos from Florence (you can thank my horribly slow computer for the delay + photo deletion panic).
Milan was our home base for the trip, but on our first full day we traveled down to Florence. We stayed there for 2 days in a little airbnb (that was a preserved old castle #yes) and hit the cobble stones running to explore as much as we could. I was so thankful to have a beautiful day after Florence saw rain the entire week prior! Kait and I wore comfortable clothes we could easily spend an entire day in. I opted for these new linen shorts (I bought several colors), an off shoulder top, and the M.Gemi sandals I scooped up before the trip. These ended up being my go to shoe nearly everyday – and ironically they’re made right in Firenze (same as Florence). This off shoulder top was perfect for a warm day around the city, but can easily transition into a nighttime piece!
See my tips for dressing in Florence below & stay tuned for a city guide of what we did while there!
Tips for Dressing in Florence
1. Wear comfortable, flat shoes. You’ll do tons of walking and about 80%+ of the streets are bumpy cobblestones.
2. Wear lightweight clothing. If you’re visiting in summer, it’ll be warm. Think Northeast US sans the humidity. I opted for an extremely lightweight pair of shorts and flowy, breathable top. Keep your clothing loose, not fitted. I included some different options in my ‘shop the post’ section below.
3. Wear neutrals. The city is full of so many beautiful backgrounds, colors, and scenery. If you plan on taking photos, I suggest wearing a neutral color palette so the character of the city really stands out!
4. Use a small bag. No one wants to lug around a huge tote while walking for an entire day. Pack your essentials in a small-medium sized crossbody. I threw my camera around my neck (total tourist move) since I knew I’d be snapping photos every other second.
SHOP THE POST
Great top and sandals, you look so pretty in this outfit!
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I have seriously been lurking your travel photos on Insta. You picked the most beautiful neutrals to wear while away! Can’t wait to see more 🙂
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I love your outfit and Florence looks gorgeous!
The Class Act
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I love this outfit! I was scooping out the shorts and was wondering if you didn’t mentioning size you got slash if they ran big! I think they are a great stable piece and want to order a bunch but I’m not sure on the fit… Thanks 🙂
Hi Jackie! I bought an XS. Since they’re linen, they give quite a bit once wearing.
This is SO pretty! Maybe my favorite look of yours ever!
Hope you have a great 4th:)
Wishes & Reality
I’m headed to Florence and Tuscany soon. Can you buy M. Gemi there? I can’t find a location on their site other than Soho.
Hi Judy! I don’t think so – I know they have a location in the city and I think that’s it. They’re just Italian made 🙂