5 Secrets to Dressing Like an Italian Fashion Girl

Craving some international style inspiration? Then follow along as we attempt to dissect the über-chic style of the Italian fashion girl. What does she wear? How does she wear it? And where can we get the covetable items in her wardrobe? Don't worry—we've got all the answers for you right here, thanks to the Italian street style shots ahead. 

We've broken down the style tips inspired by Italian street style images into five categories, or should we say style secrets? The Italian women you're about to admire have figured out how to somehow look impeccable no matter where they are headed. And thanks to the shopping picks ahead, soon you will be too. 

Go on to see the best Italian street style shots and to shop the items you'll need to embody each of the listed style secrets ahead. 

When the weather allows, you can bet your bottom dollar that you'll see Italian women flooding the streets wearing outerwear worth fawning over.

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In a rush and not sure what to wear? Throw on an assortment of classic and neutral pieces. The result, as demonstrated by the following images, is consistently chic and put-together. 

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You heard them—it's time to embrace your inner wild side by grabbing every leopard- and zebra-print item you can carry and wearing them regularly. Italian girls opt for coats, shoes, and sweaters in this animal-inspired print. 

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Afraid of color? Maybe you should move to Italy. With the most interesting combinations of textures, proportions, and elegant detailing, Italian women have proved that dressing in head-to-toe black is a "look" if we've ever seen one. 

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Want to wear your cute dresses and coats and be warm too? Italian women have the answer—tights. Whether you prefer sheer, fishnet, or opaque stockings, throw any reservations you may have of wearing tights out the window. They are officially the Italian-women-approved accessory of the season.

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