What to Wear in Milan: Italian Style Guide for Women

Milan is Italy's fashion capital, and its streets show it. Italian style here is polished, confident and precise — closer to architecture than to holiday dressing.

Sharp lines first

Milanese women favour clean tailoring: structured dresses, straight trousers and jackets that fit perfectly at the shoulder. If a piece fits well, it needs little else.

The black dress, Italian style

A black dress is the city's uniform after dark. Choose a sculpted midi for aperitivo or a long column dress for the opera and formal dinners. Add one statement earring and leave the rest quiet.

What to wear to Milan Fashion Week

Fashion week crowds mix bold and minimal. A monochrome co-ord set, a sharp wide-leg trouser or an occasion dress in a strong colour reads as considered rather than costume.

Day outfits for Milan

• A shirt dress with loafers for shopping in the Brera district.
• Knitwear and tailored trousers in autumn and winter.
• Linen in summer, when the city gets hot and humid.

Fabrics that look expensive

Satin, crepe and fine knits hold their shape through a long day. They photograph well and travel without fuss.

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