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What to wear to April wedding in Italy?

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ThatLoudSquid · 27/05/2026 18:21

Does anyone know the general vibe is for guests at Italian weddings please?

I know I could ask the bride and groom but they're the sort of people who will say "wear what you like! We're just happy to have you etc etc" but as it's an intimate wedding, I'd like to "fit in" with the majority Italian family/guests and not miss the mark.

Key wedding details:

  • It's in northern Italy in April (near the Lakes)
  • it is not a religious ceremony/no church
  • Private restaurant-type venue for the evening with a five-course dinner (can't bloody wait)

My stats:

  • 5'8" size 12, small-breasted with larger thighs
  • I will be breastfeeding so need to be able to at least lower a shoulder down to pop a tit out, but separates also work very well
  • I will either wear flats or a very low heel
  • I suit soft warm colours and don't generally wear any bold pattern

Budget: £100-200

I would be grateful for any general pointers or any suggestions. Many thanks :)

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jannier · Yesterday 16:05

Be careful with heels in places like Lake Orta there are lots of cobbled streets

EleanorMc67 · Yesterday 16:59

jannier · Yesterday 16:05

Be careful with heels in places like Lake Orta there are lots of cobbled streets

Yes, that's what I said earlier. Especially with a shoe that's a) kitten-heeled (low stability) & b) toe-post (bugger all hold on the foot).

Maybe fine for the wedding itself though, depending on location. And the OP really liked the first pair that someone else posted, so I suggested variations that might be a bit more supportive.

I personally would be going for something like this, though!

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jannier · Yesterday 18:19

EleanorMc67 · Yesterday 16:59

Yes, that's what I said earlier. Especially with a shoe that's a) kitten-heeled (low stability) & b) toe-post (bugger all hold on the foot).

Maybe fine for the wedding itself though, depending on location. And the OP really liked the first pair that someone else posted, so I suggested variations that might be a bit more supportive.

I personally would be going for something like this, though!

https://airandgracelondon.com/products/anais-gold-leather-pointed-t-bar-flats

They're lovely

EleanorMc67 · Yesterday 18:52

jannier · Yesterday 18:19

They're lovely

Pricier than I'd like though ...! And they never come up on eBay/Vinted ...

ThatLoudSquid · Today 11:16

Just nabbed this one in the M&S sale and will keep an eye on the Boden skirt one going into sale (fingers crossed)

Thanks for the suggestions everyone! Think I've all the inspo I need now x

What to wear to April wedding in Italy?
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EleanorMc67 · Today 13:26

ThatLoudSquid · Today 11:16

Just nabbed this one in the M&S sale and will keep an eye on the Boden skirt one going into sale (fingers crossed)

Thanks for the suggestions everyone! Think I've all the inspo I need now x

Very nice! And you'll get two outfits for the price of one out of it, as per the Boden one - I hope you get lucky!!

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