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. 

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Outstanding Outerwear
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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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Neutrally Classic
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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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Get Wild
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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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Back in Black
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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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Time for Tights
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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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Lauren Eggertsen is currently the editorial director ofBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing and has worked at the company for over eight years, where she started as an associate editor and has since worked her way up. Lauren has over 10 years of experience in the fashion editorial space, starting her career with internships at Marc Jacobs, Marie Claire, and The Zoe Report, where she was later hired as their editorial assistant. Lauren has worked in the Los Angeles and New YorkBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing offices but currently calls L.A. home. It is here where she leads and managesBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing 's fashion team and oversees all day-to-day editorial content and large tentpole moments. This includes all of the runway, trend, and shopping-driven content that ultimately helps to build a strong brand reputation within the industry. Lauren's role also includes helping to set the fashion direction for all original photo shoots and often styles many of the celebrity cover shoots, including big names like Kaia Gerber, Normani, and Kristen Stewart.

She has also attended multiple fashion weeks, including New York, London, Milan, and Paris, where her personal style has been featured on sites such as Vogue, Harpers Bazaar, and Elle. She prides herself on discovering and supporting small brands and on her knack for a good vintage shopping find. When she isn't working, she enjoys researching and dining at reputable restaurants around both her neighborhood and the globe.