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To ask what you would wear in Rome in November?

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inpraying · 16/09/2026 17:18

I’m travelling there for a week, one small hand luggage only bag!!

I’m plus size, size 16-18 and looking at the average weather it seems to be about 16° or so in the day and cooler at night.

I feel a little lost on what I need! It doesn’t seem like summer clothes would be suitable, but neither would winter by the looks of it!

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CosyDenimShark · 17/09/2026 16:51

We've just done Prague for 5 days with a rucksack and those vacuum bags with the mini device for the way home. Managed to get much more in than I did without them in Barcelona last year. If you roll your clothes into sausages first, they don't crease too much.

My tips would be choose a colour palette that all works together, like black and white. Wear everything big and bulky, jeans, coat, jumper etc and your walking shoes. Tie a hoodie around your waist on the flight to save space. A flat pair of more evening shoes can go down the sides of your bag.

Pack wide leg trousers and various tops that can be mixed and matched. Put an umbrella on the outside of your rucksack.

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inpraying · 18/09/2026 07:10

CosyDenimShark · 17/09/2026 16:51

We've just done Prague for 5 days with a rucksack and those vacuum bags with the mini device for the way home. Managed to get much more in than I did without them in Barcelona last year. If you roll your clothes into sausages first, they don't crease too much.

My tips would be choose a colour palette that all works together, like black and white. Wear everything big and bulky, jeans, coat, jumper etc and your walking shoes. Tie a hoodie around your waist on the flight to save space. A flat pair of more evening shoes can go down the sides of your bag.

Pack wide leg trousers and various tops that can be mixed and matched. Put an umbrella on the outside of your rucksack.

Could you link me the bags please?! I’ve just looked at how much it is to add a larger bag and it’s £75! The whole trip was only £350!

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Twatterati · 18/09/2026 07:17

Toga and a big coat.

CosyDenimShark · 18/09/2026 08:29

inpraying · 18/09/2026 07:10

Could you link me the bags please?! I’ve just looked at how much it is to add a larger bag and it’s £75! The whole trip was only £350!

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Amazon vacuum bags

Ive never linked on here before so hopefully this works!
if not they are £19.99 on Amazon and called ZOESTORAGE vacuum bags.

Hope that helps! Have a fab trip!

Amazon

Amazon

https://amzn.eu/d/02qebcIJ?tag=mumsnet&ascsubtag=mnforum-am-i-being-unreasonable-5579186-to-ask-what-you-would-wear-in-rome-in-november

Shedmistress · 18/09/2026 08:31

I'd look at the forecast the week before and pack stuff suitable nearer the time.

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inpraying · 18/09/2026 08:33

CosyDenimShark · 18/09/2026 08:29

Amazon vacuum bags

Ive never linked on here before so hopefully this works!
if not they are £19.99 on Amazon and called ZOESTORAGE vacuum bags.

Hope that helps! Have a fab trip!

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Amazing thank you!!!!

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