Destination Bliss Volume 5 | Page 66

STATEMENT GLASSES Don’t be afraid to take fashion risks— you are in Italy, where couture is king. The Patty-Havana glasses, $90, shoptezza.com ROMANTIC READ Sip wine on the Amalfi Coast while reading romantic verses from one of Italy’s great authors, Dante Alighieri. The New Life, $8.35, amazon.com CLASSIC DRESS Opt for classic, romantic attire in breathable fabrics for long days of sightseeing and pasta indulgence. La Vie mixed stripe and eyelet dress, $325, rebeccataylor.com ITALY PACKING LIST by Erica Moody HAND-HELD LUGGAGE Don’t damage the cobblestone streets of Venice with wheeled suitcases; consider a duffel instead. Bring classic essentials for sightseeing along city streets and seaside escapes. Sutton duffle, $69.99, Herschel.com A WIDE-BRIMMED HAT Keep your face out of the sun and make a fashion statement with a neutral topper, perfect for a gondola ride. Wide-brimmed palm boater, $140, lackofcolor.com