By Indya Brown
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Thank goodness for boredom, because that's precisely how I ended up booking a weeklong trip to Italy. During one of my many late-night sessions aimlessly scrolling through the web, I stumbled upon a cheap flight to Rome that was almost too good to be true. The summer months are considered the high season for visitingEurope, making flights notoriously expensive due to the demand, so I knew I couldn't pass the opportunity up. Next thing you know, I had an Italian summer vacation booked, with a detour to Greece thrown in.
While I'm more than thrilled to return to Italy (it's one of my favorite destinations in the world), I'm even more excited about the outfit planning. Meticulously preppingmy vacation outfits is my toxic shopping trait, and I'm not afraid to admit it. I've been scanning through hundreds of dresses, shoes, and bags to find the perfect pieces to complement the picturesque Italian landscape, and I've managed to finally narrow it down tomy absolute favorites. So far, I'm covetingbreezy summer staples with a handful of colorful and trendy pieces strewn in for a touch of pizzazz. Beachside towns like Positano and Sorrento will also be stops along my journey, so plenty of Pucci-esque prints and vibrant patterns area priority on my shopping list. For a deep dive into the finds I'm throwing on my vacation mood board, keep scrolling.
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Loewe x Paula's Ibiza
Mini Leather-Trimmed Raffia Tote
A Loewe basket bag has been on my wish list since last year, so I figured an Italian getaway is the perfect excuse to finally pull the trigger.
Mango
Draped Satin Skirt
This screams Positano to me, so that means it's going in my cart.
Asos Design
True High Wedge Mules in Pink
Pink transparent PVC is always fun, and the wedge heel makesthese a more foot-friendly fancy-shoe option.
Reformation
Dillon Linen Top
I'm saying yes to all of the handkerchief tops this season.
Mango
Straight Striped Jeans
I spotted these within Mango's Coastal Escape edit, so it feels right to include them here.
Laura Lombardi
Luciana Cross Drop Earrings
Showstopping earrings to wear with a cute, simple tank.
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Reformation
Rosi Dress
I feel like I should be eating a plate of spaghetti pomodoro while wearing this.
Topshop
Sara Structured Shoulder Bag
The abstract silhouette looks so expensive.
Shashi
Hera Necklace
A simple gold chain will always get a ton of use.
Jacquemus
Cropped Cold-Shoulder Linen Top
This seafoam greenwill feelperfect against the coastal backdrop of Southern Italy.
Mango
Lyocell Fitted Dress
A one-and-done type of dress.
Reformation
Devin Vest
Styled with low-rise trousers, this vest can take me from museum-hopping to happy hour.
Dôen
Enna Broderie Anglaise-Trimmed Organic Cotton-Poplin Pajama Shorts
Loose and flowy shorts like these are the only shorts I'll wear.
Acne Studios
Kimma Striped Crocheted Cotton Bucket Hat
A big must-have for this trip: a rainbow crocheted hat.
The Frankie Shop
Melody Oversized Organic Cotton-Poplin Shirt
I love big button-downs like this because you can use them as a swimsuit cover-up or as a light layer during the day.
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Who What Wear Collection
Cleo Button-Down Cotton Shirt
Made out of organic poplin? Say less.
Arizona Love
Striped Raffia Sandals
I used to avoid sandals like this, but lately, they've been calling my name.A touch of raffia is perfect for the season.
Levens
Gaia Pendant
A work of art.
Devon Windsor
Mountain One Piece in Off White
Just so sophisticated.
Mango
Cargo Jeans
If you thought I was leaving my beloved cargos at home, you thought wrong.
Zara
Seamed Straight Cut Blazer
Preppy isn't my summer aesthetic per se, but I'm so into this elevated blazer for chilly nights.
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Public Desire
Smokey Heel Sandals in Neon Green
With a wide size range,ASOS has been my go-to for cute summer sandals.
Reformation
Linda Linen Dress
Brown linen is my secret obsession.
Missoma
Squiggle Chubby Two Tone Enamel Hoop Earrings
It's always nice to have a little fun with your hoops.
Oséree
Lumière Knotted Stretch-Lurex Bandeau Bikini
For this trip, I wanted a bikini that would turn heads, and with glittery magenta Lurex, this one fromOséree is sure to do just that.
Velvet Canyon
The Poet Cat-Eye Acetate Sunglasses
Yes, my sunglasses collection is currently overflowing, butas far as I'm concerned, the classic versatility of this pair justifies the purchase.
Missoni
Mare Cutout Striped Crochet-Knit Mini Dress
Is it really a trip to Italy without a little bit of Missoni?
Landa
Teca Bag
Exploring around town, the last thing you want to be doing isschlepping around a ton of stuff. This structured bag from Irish brand Landa is simple, elegant, and best of all can be worn hands-free.
Petit Moments
Thar Body Chain in Gold
A cool-girl styling hack: Body chains infinitely elevate a swimsuit.
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The Garment
Egypt Crochet Top
I'm addicted to crochet right now—can't you tell? I envision styling this with baggy, low-rise light-wash jeans.
Tory Burch
Capri Lace Up Sandal
The gold details are just gorgeous.
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Indya Brown
Fashion Market Editor
Indya Brown is a fashion editor, stylist, and writer living in Los Angeles. While going to school at Columbia University in New York City, she got her feet wet in the fashion industry interning at Elle magazine, Harper's Bazaar, and New York magazine's The Cut. After graduating in 2016, she joined The Cut as a fashion assistant, eventually working her way up to fashion editor. There, she worked on a multitude of projects, including styling inbook feature stories for New York magazine's print issue, writing and pitching market stories for The Cut, and serving as fashion lead for The Cut's branded content. While New York has been her home for over 10 years, she moved to Los Angeles in the midst of the pandemic in 2020 for a new chapter. Now she is a fashion market editor for Who What Wear, focusing on emerging designers, rising trends on and off the internet, interior design, and BIPOC creatives and brands. Aside from her duties as a fashion market editor, Brown is also a freelance stylist and writer, working on national print and video commercial campaigns for Sephora, The Independent, and Cadillac. Her bylines also include Harper's Bazaar, Vox, and The New York Times. But once the computer goes down and the emails turn off, she's likely eating her way through Koreatown, hunting down vintage furniture, scoping out new outrageous nail designs to try, or taking a hot cycling class.
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