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

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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

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.

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..

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

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

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

That sounds just about right to me

Skinny ankles? You need gap crops

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

And I second gap trousers

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

Sunscreen!!

Where did you find your t-shirt dress?

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

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.

Actually, even on the model it looks baggy

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

What is Boden sizing like?

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

Have a wonderful time Rome is an amazing city

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 ?

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.

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

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!

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).

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