4 Italian Style Rules I Learned in Italy

Ciao everyone - sharing 4 Italian style rules I learned from from Italians for better style. I am always inspired by Italian style and how to dress like Italians, and consider these more ideas than rules!

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[barbaraesteve]

When I visited Florence I watched older ladies walking arm in arm, stopping at various shop windows to admire what was displayed - clothing, leather bags, housewares - and commenting on details, colors, textures. It seemed to me the same as being in a museum to admire the art. And none of these ladies was carrying a shopping bag!

[marvawiebe]

i love the reminder that we don't have to own everything we find beautiful. We can just appreciate it and move on.

[kathleenherzik]

"We're what makes the outfit beautiful" thank you !! There is something healing in that statement. ❤❤❤

[chicanica]

1. Make everything beautiful!
2. Make things effortless.
3. Appreciate vs Possession.
4.. Romanticize getting dressed .

[cltinturkey]

Here's a fun anecdote about Rome. I was privileged to live and work there for two years. My colleague, Martha, was a shy and very tall beauty. She was learning Italian and wanted to buy basil. She walked into her neighborhood green grocer and said "Buon giorno. Vorrei comprare una basilica." The owner politely said "Non vendiamo basilicas, pero abbiamo questo buon basilico." Martha was embarrassed and said she could never return there. I told her it should be her favorite store and they would keep the very best basil on hand for her. Just a tiny touch of the wonder and fun of Italy.

[R.P.Miller]

Having moved to southern Italy nine months ago, I agree 100 percent that people here appreciate the simple things in life like sharing a meal with the people you love, taking a rest and enjoying a good chat. It's really wonderful.

[Monas]

I lived in Italy and yes this is true about Italian men- they really know how to genuinely compliment women without being creepy. I lived in many countries and only Italians men have mastered this art. It made me feel good when stranger men in Italy would compliment me, which in the US would make me feel very uncomfortable and at a few times unsafe.

[thestyletti]

I’m in Milan right now to photograph street style during fashion week (and spend some time in one of my favorite places), and I TOTALLY embrace all of your rules/ideas, Alyssa. You have a wonderful way of processing what you see and how it makes sense to you. I too am enormously inspired by what I see around me here, and I must say that even in the north of Italy, people are so so friendly here - in cafes, on the metro, asking for directions when I’m lost. I just lost an 81-year-old Milanese friend who would walk around all day and have conversations with all kinds of people she encountered: at markets, on the street, in cafes. I learned that that is a wonderful way to live. You can be in a city and still feel a part of the lives here. I hope that makes sense. Socializing is so important, as is appreciating and creating beauty around us. Thank you for your video, bella! :)

[mercedes]

Oh, I definitely agree that if I’m happy with how I look it doesn’t matter one iota what others think. Age has brought me such a wonderful sense of confidence. To be content is freeing.

[Turtledove]

Alyssa, you speak with wisdom beyond your years. Some of us come to those insights late in life, but once we do, there's so much more joy that we can experience in many areas of our lives by simply understanding that beauty and self confidence come from within, and that others will respond positively when we express that, be it in fashion or frienship or appreciation of others. As a fellow Canadian, you represent us well I might add. You combine friendliness and compassion in an unobtrusive and subdued way, which makes your videos so pleasant to watch, and which is why I have been such a long-time follower. I have learned so much about style from you, and my self-confidence in my personal style has never been stronger. Thank you. Keep sharing your insights. I appreciate them.

[lillymarlene]

After going to Itlay, I read the book " Bella Figura: How to Live, Love and Eat the Italian Way" by Kamin Mohammadi. It is a wonderful little book that I absolutely loved because it described exactly what you are talking about in rule #1...how to make everything in your life beautiful. Thank you for reminding me to do so!

[cltinturkey]

The Italian colors dress at 6:03 is amazing. Lovely to admire, no need to possess. I love the Italian pace of life--passeggiatas, gelato, sole e mare, beautiful implements for every part of the day. Barolo, Amarone, vino rosso della casa, etc. Watching a glorious sunset with a glass of red wine in hand is my idea of Heaven. Glad you have been restored and rejuvenated and reminded that la vita è veramente bella.

[light-yime]

Lol, not caring if you don’t think their coffee is great or not or if going to other establishment or not, is called gratefulness and being positive, so they believe they are good therefore they are good. These are important lessons that we’ve taken for granted especially in N.A. I have a personal story here in Canada, I used to work in an Italian restaurant while in university. Mario the owner was like a father to me, one day I had a crazy costumer who complained about our great pizza so I went to Mario that he’s crazy ;) then Mario came out and said, pls leave cause you’re not well otherwise wouldn’t complain about our pizza! The guy apologized and finished all his pizza. Mario told him, don’t bother my daughter anymore ❤️

[darlenemahaney]

I have a modest walk in closet but still have artwork high up on the walls and an antique coat rack and handmade (by my dad decades ago!) trunk used for storage instead of bland Ikea storage. Love to walk in and just look in my closet after I tidy it!

[nikkisue]

Yes. Finding beauty in everything we do is what makes our lives content. Your messages are so inspiring.

[geritenbrink]

Great Video!! The BEST video I have watched in years!!!! Your words really resonated with me today!!! Thank You for your time!!🌻

[littlecitygirl]

Thanks for another excellent, thoughtful video, Alyssa. The idea of trying to make everything beautiful especially resonates with me as I'm a bit of a neat freak (Virgo here...) and sometimes I'm so focused on tidying everything away that surroundings become all about spare functionality and I forget that often it's the scarf hanging on the back of the chair or the pile of books on the coffee table that makes my spaces beautiful and personal. And on another note, kudos on your confidence eating a huge chocolate ice cream in a white shirt - now that's style! :)

[analys]

Never been to Italy, definitely a goal. I’m 61, I’m pretty fit, long silver &grey hair and I have gotten more compliments since forever ? I was actually confused. I do agree, confidence is the key. I am who I am, love my age, and love the way I dress. Thank you for this video ! Kudos ❤️

[aprilblossoms]

Alyssa this video made me cry. The last point about finding joy in your everyday and mundane things is so important and we tend to forget that so often. Thank you for the reminder ❤

[TheKari]

I just got back to the northeast of the US after three weeks in Portugal and Spain and your #1 tip resonates: In a sea of grey functionality, include details to make everything beautiful… ❤