How I Packed for Italy | Realistic Layers, Coats & Outfit Planning

This video was filmed before I left for Italy... mid packing, mid indecision, and very honest. I’m walking through how I narrowed down dresses, sweaters, base layers, elevated tops, and outerwear, focusing on comfort, weight, versatility, and realistic outfit planning for walking-heavy days and dress code restrictions. Now that I’m back, I can say this part of the process mattered so much more than I realized at the time. More packing videos coming soon: bags, accessories, shoes, undergarments, and the final suitcase edit. Items mentioned: Dresses Mango Floral Dress: https://rstyle.me/+WqcZB1hxAY-TbUvi0vBMrA • Labeled USA 10 (fits like L/XL) • Lightweight crepey fabric • Long sleeve, floral • Layerable (sweater over, skirt styling) Zara Dress: https://www.zara.com/us/en/belted-midi-shirtdress-p05029204.html • Size XL • Comes with belt (belt can be repurposed) • Versatile color • Shoe-dependent (heels vs tights) Quince Silk Slip Dress: https://rstyle.me/+B5DTkHkCCzO7C880cOvJDg • Lightweight silk • Burgundy • Ultimately cut (first instinct no) Zara Chocolate Brown Dress: https://www.zara.com/us/en/draped-mini-dress-p08063180.html • Size XL • Too clingy / too sexy for cathedral rules Abercrombie Sweater Dress: https://rstyle.me/+b-dwGP7gb7-_dSDCs7CNSA • Merino wool blend • Heavy, bulky • Option but likely cut due to weight Spanx Ponte Dress: https://rstyle.me/+7V7JlRksS7ySFZmcjz6VdQ • Heavy, lined ponte fabric • Loved but eliminated due to weight Sweaters