WHEN IN MILANO What to Wear to Look Like A Local
MILAN: One of the most influential cities of the world, especially when it comes to fashion. Often, the fashion in haute couture shops in Milan overflows into the streets, reaching the younger population. So, what are typical Italians of our age wearing? Well, here is a look-book from a native Milanese. For The Girls On Saturdays, all the Italian youth is released onto the streets. Hence, everyone is trying to impress strangers and friends. Here is a detailed account of what a girl would strut in on such a day. Her undergarments would come from a shop called Tezenis Underwear. Her shirt would be a largish T-shirt with a cheeky sentence. Or, it would be a 2007 Hard Rock Lisbon shirt, which is considered “vintage.” Her shirt would be tucked into some type of pants, which can be divided into two categories: 1. The high-waisted style: jean leggings or normal tight pants with buttons on the front, sailor style. 2. The low, washed out and slightly ripped pant style. Basically, pants that have gone through all kinds of abuse, yet still appear romantic. Skirts are rarely seen on girls in Italy, and if they are, they generally are short jean skirts. To protect herself against the cold, the typical Italian girl would wear a long sweater or an Abercrombie sweatshirt. Her shoe selection would vary between short biker boots, Timberland’s, All Stars or low Uggs. As a coat she would wear a leather jacket in the warmer season or a peacoat. In the winter she would have an Aspesi Down coat. All three of the coat options would be outfitted with a large woven scarf. Last but certainly not least, she would drape herself with long necklaces. Her earrings would be large and with beads and wire. She would wear numerous friendship bracelets and various rings with large rocks, her initials, or an inscription from her favorite song on the ring. In her hair she would wear a stretchy cotton headband in white, red or green. Her make-up would be heavy eyeliner on the top, occasionally some on the bottom and always mascara. She applies foundation as needed. One of the typical Italian girl’s favorite places to shop is a store called Subdued.