5 day capsule wardrobe for Italian city break - please help!

[abigboydidit]

I am being whisked away for a birthday trip with my husband in early June. I will have no kids and am unbelievably excited but also incredibly unprepared and short on time. I have 2 pre-school children, work full time, live in a cold part of the U.K. and haven't been abroad in over a decade, so nothing I own fits the bill I am reasonably tall and a size 8-10 but have absolutely no boobs/bum and can't pull of proper trendy Where do I start? All help appreciated. Grazie

[RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie]

No to leggings - cotton cropped jeans, or chinos (I can't wear the latter - look hideous in them).

I got this in preparation for a city break in the Summer, and am really pleased with it.

Are you on Pintrest? Some good ideas on there.

[fiorentina]

I'm off on the same soon. I've bought some new Superga trainers for walking about in, have some quite comfy sandals that are smart for evenings. A few cotton dresses, some girlfriend jeans and cotton long and short sleeve tshirts and jacket. I intend to mix and match..

[CreviceImp]

Going to suggest the Vivienne Files too. Excellent ideas on there.

[MadSprocker]

Make sure you are modestly dressed for churches and cathedrals, or you won't be allowed in.

[abigboydidit]

Thanks everyone. Trousers are definitely what I need to source now. Don't do well with cropped generally as I have skinny calves. Will have a look for Capri pants? No idea of how hot or cold I will be as so long since been abroad So far have ordered a long jersey dress, a tshirt dress, a skirt (knee length), a top and a pair of sketchers walking plimsole thingies

[polyhymnia]

That sounds just about right to me

[JackandDiane]

Skinny ankles? You need gap crops

[Oly5]

These are really comfy
www.moshulu.co.uk/m/ladies/sandals/wasabi_bright_cobalt.htm
Wear with these and a skinny belt
m.boden.co.uk/en-gb/womens-dresses/day-dresses/wh981/womens-blackberry-dress
And Boden favourite cardigans
m.boden.co.uk/en-gb/womens-knitwear/cardigans/wu055/womens-favourite-crew-cardigan

[Oly5]

And I second gap trousers

[ShebaQueen]

Thanks to those who have recommended Vivienne Files - I am hooked!

[Whatthefoxgoingon]

Sunscreen!!

[RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie]

Where did you find your t-shirt dress?

[abigboydidit]

Lipsy! But it's too big Gutted as it is lovely. Hold on and I will try and post it..

[abigboydidit]

This one. I ordered a size 8 and it hangs like a sack. No way on earth I could be considered a 6 But 6 is sold out so I guess it is on the large size.

[abigboydidit]

Actually, even on the model it looks baggy

[Equiem89]

I went to Rome early June last year, they were in a middle of a heatwave and it was 35c.
I wore sketchers go walks, knee length skirts and vest tops. You will need your shoulders and legs covered to go in any churches and the Vatican

[abigboydidit]

What is Boden sizing like?

[Oly5]

I find Boden a little on the large side. I always order two sizes and sometimes three! You'll find a 20% off code and free returns in the promotional codes thread. Returns are easy and they refund v quickly

[slinkysaluki]

Have a wonderful time Rome is an amazing city

[ginorwine]

I was I. H and m the other day -I never usually go in - they had one really nice harem trousers and sone wide keg ones too which Wd roll up to c small size in suitcase and could go with both t shirt or vest with shirt over ?

[abigboydidit]

Thank you. I do like h&m but find sizing and quality hit and miss! Afraid I need a targeted approach as can't get to shops Boden looking good for dresses but will try H&M website for trousers.

[TheVeryThing]

Mango is also good for cotton trousers, and very reasonable.

[abigboydidit]

Mango is a good shout! Used to go there but haven't been recently and I am always the same size in their clothes (H&M I range from an XS to a 12 ). Thanks!

[polyhymnia]

Almost all my Sumer dresses are from Boden and several usually go with me on our annual trip to Rome. Very much recommended.
I tend to go for plain coloured ones, or very subtly patterned or striped, for city holidays, saving prints for seaside holidays ( even then, I avoid the garish 'fun' Boden prints).

[abigboydidit]

Definitely getting dress from Boden and maybe a skirt. Are their tops good? Oh I am getting so excited! Thanks everyone