PACKING FOR ITALY PART 1

Hi everyone! This Packing for Italy Part 1 post is going up late, because I spent some time today doing last minute shopping for Italy. Many of you are traveling to Italy soon and have reached out about everything I linked in my Instastories try-on session for Italy. I saved the whole try-on session in  my Instagram highlights under- Packing. There was a great response to this try-on session, so I would recommend checking it out if you need outfit ideas. Oh and by the way, a lot of it is- Girl on a Budget finds.

Although the weather in Italy is supposed to be in the 50’s, I’m pretty determined to pack spring tops to go with my new jeans that I bought on sale for 40% off at Banana Republic. I talked about these jeans a couple of years ago, because they’re so slimming! The title of that post was, Best Jeans to Make You Look Thinner. If you’re in need of a new pair of jeans, I would recommend trying them out. They fit true to size and are so flattering! I ordered three skinnies; here, here, and here, plus this pair of girlfriend jeans.

Now, let’s talk about the first outfit pictured above. Can I just say- everyone needs that striped top from J.Crew! I loved the wide stripes so much, that I ordered it in blue as well. GORGEOUS and so comfortable! I think it’s the perfect length to be able to tuck in the front a little. You can see the look on my Instagram highlights! The Soludo espadrilles are so pretty on! One of my favorite purchases ever!

 Outfit Details  J.Crew Striped Top TTS (I ordered a medium) /  Banana Republic Zero Gravity Jeans  TTS / Soludos Espadrilles & here TTS / Sunglasses (similar 40% off)

This outfit features my new girlfriend jeans from Banana Republic and this new nautical stripe monogram shirt from Mark & Graham. You can see my initials in blush there on the cuff t hat makes it so cute! The Tretorn sneakers are amazing, because they have cushioned insoles, and got a ton of positive reviews on the J.Crew website. They fit true to size and I don’t plan on wearing socks with them. I think I just may order them in blue as well!

Outfit Details  Mark and Graham Striped Top TTS Mine is a Medium  /  Banana Republic Girlfriend Jeans TTS 40% off /  Tretorn Sneakers & here TTS

I wanted to bring a dressy top with me in case I want to wear it to mass or dinner while in Italy. This one from J.Crew is so pretty in person and comes in three different colors. I also thought that the scarf would be pretty to drape over my shoulders. The jeans ar Banana Republic and on sale for 40% off.

Outfit Details  J.Crew Blouse / J.Crew Scarf / Banana Republic Distressed Sculpt Skinny Jeans TTS / Soludos Espadrilles & here TTS

Below I linked everything I packed so far. I wish I were one of those people who can pack way in advance, however I’m always throwing in stuff at the last-minute. Click on any item to shop. I also linked the items everywhere you can buy them, in case you prefer shopping at one place more than the other.

SHOP MY ITALY PACKING LIST

BEST SALES TODAY

Shop Clothing

J.CREW Save 30% off so many styles with code WORKIT

LOFT 40% off everything with code NEWNOW

NORDSTROM Lots of new styles just added to the sale

BANANA REPUBLIC 40% off regular price items with code BRFAMILY

J.CREW FACTORY up to 50% off new arrivals

OLD NAVY Save 20% off your order

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POTTERY BARN Lots of sales going on for the whole house!

SERENA & LILY 20% off spring upholstery event

Oil and perfume make the heart glad, and the sweetness of a friend comes from his earnest counsel.  Proverbs 27:9