Sandals dressy enough for dinner in Italy
Jul 30th, 2001, 08:27 AM
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Sandals dressy enough for dinner in Italy
My husband and I are trying to pack light for our trip to Italy this September, so he was planning on taking only a nice pair of sandals for all purposes. They are open-toed but are nice looking. Our dining will probably vary but we do not want to splurge several times for a nice evening out. If he wears this with khaki pants and a nice button-down, will this be dressed up enough for Italy. I have just gotten concerned because Italians supposedly dress up more for dinner. Thank you for your help.
Jul 30th, 2001, 08:40 AM
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I don't like Fodors.com because it is predominated by Complete Anals. Anals , for example who are concerned with their shoes and their husbands khaki pants and his nice button- down. <BR> <BR>Get a life . I will get a life , by not coming back here again . <BR> <BR>BTW are you a retired teacher ?
Jul 30th, 2001, 09:27 AM
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Recent experience at the Rome opera, a dressy event, would suggest that Roman men do not wear sandals in the evening for dress. Our trip this time around did not run to dinners over 200,000 lira, where, I would imagine, the same rules might apply. But most "good" restaurants i.e. great service and food, white tableclothes, reservations required, that were under that price point, were quite casual. (You have a previous poster who has been very rude . Do you suppose its folks who never actually go anywhere and thus have no real answers to genuine questions that get aggressive in this particular way?)
Jul 30th, 2001, 09:54 AM
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I suppose sandals would be fine - to be honest, I don't look at peoples' feet in restaurants. <BR> <BR>However, I always think it's better to take 2 pairs of shoes, of whatever kind, to give your feet a change of pace. I find mine get less sore that way.
Jul 30th, 2001, 01:24 PM
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I wish i could agree with you about the one pair of sandals as it really should be the most practical thing to do. HOWEVER, recently we were on vacation in the Caribbean (would you believe)!!and tried to go into a nightclub where a strict dress code was in effect. In particular no sleeveless shirts for men, no shorts and ... NO SANDALS!!! for men. I believe this was done to deliberately keep out the beachbums who were in abundance but nevertheless our friends were turned away. I guess that the doorman had to do so to make sure there was no discrimination!!! Just to be careful I would pack at least one other pair of shoes. On my last trip to Italy also I particularly noted that the men were very well dressed... even if they were in jeans they always wore shoes and nice shirts or jackets.Enjoy your vacation.
Jul 30th, 2001, 01:51 PM
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I know men's shoes are big so are more difficult to pack, but I really really would take more than sandals on a trip. I have serious shoe issues, I know, but I take about 6 pairs for a few weeks trip and don't regret it at all. I pack pretty lightly, too, believe it or not, I handle all my own baggage with little trouble (19" pilot case, carryon, and a smaller tote bag I check just for my shoes). I can pull the pilot case with the small shoe carryon on top of it and carry the other tote in my other hand. Also, there are some restaurants/clubs that won't allow you in with athletic shoes, either, but that is an issue with sandals I had not thought of. Some places say it is for insurance reasons, and there is some truth to that, dropped objects can hurt people without closed shoes. I used to live in LA and when visiting people in West HOllywood, some more gay-oriented discos would not let people in without closed shoes, partly as a way to keep women out as they were more likely to be wearing open-toed shoes of any kind. Serious dancers don't wear sandals to discos, anyway, because you need a leather sole to dance well IMO. When I just came back from France, the Air France checkin girl completely understood the separate shoe carryon--I checked it and my pilot's case and she said, well, maybe you want to take this on-board; I said well I have this other carryon (she hadn't seen it) with my important items and that is just my shoes--she said, mais, oui, but these are your shoes, those are very important, aren't they? this is a long and boring post, I know, but I told you I have serious shoe issues--my bottom line is I think you can manage to pack another pair of shoes and it would be a good idea. Doesn't he worry about hurting his toes if that's all he wears? I sure would.
Jul 30th, 2001, 02:35 PM
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Recently had the very same "discussion" with my husband. I finally relented and he brought a pair of black dress shoes in addition to his nice, leather fisherman sandals. He did wear the dress shoes three times during the 13 days we were there. On the other hand, there are some beautiful shoes in the shops in Italy and one could always buy an additional pair if needed. And the dollar to lire rate is favorable for us now.
Jul 30th, 2001, 03:43 PM
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Take a pr of loafers, tassel or otherwise look great with slacks, even bermudas , in addition to sandals. I can't quite understand the fascination with sandals. you stub your toe and BIG OUCH, dirt gets between your feet and the soles and causes blister, especially if it's sand, and I hate dirty feet!
Jul 31st, 2001, 04:15 AM
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Shelly, <BR>Can understand your dilemna, my husband wears a size 14 shoe, and son wears an 11 (he is only 13!) <BR>Have your husband wear the shoes, on the flight, and pack the sandals. <BR>They will still be bulky, but less so than shoes. <BR> <BR>Have fun on your trip!! <BR>Loved Italy, wish I was going back tomorrow.
