I've noticed my two times in Italy that the people wear a lot of black. Will I stick out like a sore thumb in a light blue raincoat in April? Or will spring colors actually be worn then? It's not a big deal, I just hate to announce that I'm a stupid tourist instead of just a tourist!

You will be fine. The young people in Rome were dressed in everything under the sun. The elderly widows and nuns were wearing black.

April is a transition month - best to go with orange or purple.

As long as it keeps the rain off - don;t worry about it.

Although I think you'll find that in Italy -like everywhere else - about 80% of raincoats are tan (to tell you the truth I can't remember the last time I saw one that wasn;t tan or black - except for the slicker type).

Of course you should wear anything you are comfortable in, but, that said, I do think your light blue raincoat will mark you as a tourist. If that is your concern, perhaps consider black, tan, olive, grey or a similar neutral color.

For me, if I notice that I am wearing something that is absolutely not the style where I am traveling, I tend to be a little less comfortable. No one need lecture me on vanity or confidence; it is what is, and I'd just rather blend in.

If you are like me, you might want to ditch the light blue rain coat. In Italy, rain jackets are a little more in fashion than full length rain coats. Hope this helps.

Rain means you don't want to get your clothes wet so a full length raincoat will help your hem not looking like you got tangled in a mess somewhere. Elderly allover Europe wear alot of Black as do tourists. Local trendies wear whatever is in fashion that season. None of this matters. Be comfortable, wear what looks best on you NO MATTER THE COLOR, when you feel comfortable in your clothes, you will always have a better time.

Raincoats and just about everywhere else are in tan??? The only tan raincoat I saw in Paris was mine; all the other women, and men, too, were in black.

I think one thing I love about Italian women is they all have their own individual style and dress to please themselves. They don't fret about what everyone else is wearing. I am of course referring to women that are no longer teenagers or in their young twenties, but women with maturity and know who they are and their own selfworth.

Postal, if you love your blue raincoat and feel wonderful in it take it. If it is not "you" and you really don't like it then leave it at home.

Self confidence is what makes a woman attractive. I can visualize a blue raincoat with a beautiful scarf as being quite attractive and imagine many in Italy will admire you in it, again as long as you love it and feel good in it.

And dear one, if you were stupid you would probably not have the money to go to Italy. And what is wrong with being a tourist? Most people would love to be able to travel halfway around the world. Go and have a wonderful time!

let's put the color to the why.
When you travel or whether at home you like the coat you are wearing to look good with whatever outfit you have on now, So,,blue with the autumn colors you might be wearing may not enhance that outfit, Olive, brown, black, grey does go with the late fall/winter palette. This is only a telling of what makes a together look but if you don't care about that as many of my friends don't, Go For IT. No one gets arrested for fashion minstakes and surprise!!!!!!!!No one cares in any country.

I don't think Postal will be wearing an Autumn color palette in April. That said, it really doesn't matter! When I was in Italy in Sept, I was very fortunate with the weather and only had rain on two days. On those days, I wore (Horrors!) a medium-blue raincoat that I love. I like the color, it's a good color for me, the coat fits me well, so why should I worry about the fact that it's not black?! Really, nobody in Italy will treat you differently if you don't wear black or tan.

Susan, I personally envy anyone who can look beautiful in blue. Except for navyblue I cannot wear blue. And it is one of my favorite colors. I tend to have to wear black, brown, navy, burgandy etc. Sometimes I get so bored with the colors that work for me.

April is springtime. Again Postal, if you feel wonderful in your blue raincoat by all means take it. I envy you. As long as the coat will work with the rest of your wardrobe why not? And enjoy every moment of your time in Italy.

If it makes you more comfortable, wear all black clothes with your blue coat.
Actually, last time in Europe in the spring, while black was the predominate color, I did see signs of spring mixed in, bright pink being a popular color last March in Paris.
Don't worry about the color of your raincoat. It is really not something anyone would notice.

People might notice you in your blue coat, but what is wrong with that? They may be admiring your taste or your ability to step away from the crowd. If not, so what, if you like it.

I just bought a maroon velvet trench coat to wear to Europe, because I like it and it screams "me".

Have fun!