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The Italy Summer Vacation Wardrobe Packing List Clothes: Lightweight summer dresses (short, midi, and maxi) Something with covered shoulders that extends past the knee (for religious spaces) Evening (going out) attire Evening (formal or event) attire Blue or dark-wash jeans Shorts Skirts Leather jacket Denim jacket Cardigan Blouses and tank tops Bikinis and/or colorful one-piece suits Sarongs or chic beach coverup (like a shirtdress or wrap dress) Shoes: Running shoes or trainers Comfortable white sneakers (the kind you can wear with anything from jeans to a dress) Sandals and/or slides Chunky Heeled Sandals or Booties Accessories: Sun hat Headband Thin neckerchief (to wear on your neck, use as a belt, or even tie on your purse for a pop of color) Scarf Belts Multiple pairs of sunglasses Purses of varying sizes (1 big enough to hold all of your daytime essentials, 1 small clutch or crossbody to go out at night with, and 1 fun statement or beach bag) Mini backpack Jewelry (I brought 2 necklaces, 5 pairs of earrings, and 3 bracelets) There you have it everything I recommend packing for a summer vacation to Italy, after living through it myself

Whether you choose to wear it head-to-toe as a set or maxi dress, or as an accent alongside neutrals or dusty pastels, there are plenty of ways to splash burgundy into your fall and winter wardrobe

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For this guide to the best casual summer dresses, we set a few criteria