Italian Fashion- Chiara Ferragni, Eleonora Carisi

By A Mystery Man Writer

What makes Italian girl style? We look at 17 well dressed women who live in Italy to see if we can figure out what's in the secret sauce.
Chiara Ferragni
Blogger Chiara Ferragni of The Blonde Salad is often spotted wearing everyday staples like jeans or a leather jacket, but she appropriately pairs her look with a funky bag and loud sunglasses. For an autumnal take on denim overalls, skip the regular tee and opt for a chunky knit turtleneck, instead.
Donatella Versace
Donatella Versace may be most recognized for her peroxide hair and couture-fit gowns but it’s her off-duty moments, such as when she simply wears bright statement pants and a black top, that we’d most like to copy.
Eleonora Carisi
Founder of JouJouVilleroy, model Eleonora Carisi anchors her snap-worthy statement coat, micro-bag, blousey top, and stilettos with a down-to-earth pair of culotte-style jeans. It's all about the balance.
Consuelo Castiglioni
Though the part-Chilean, Swiss-raised Consuelo Castiglioni isn’t technically a full-blood Italian, her founding of the Italian line Marni surely counts for influencing the culture’s style. A printed top with black pants is no-fail, but the real takeaway is the subtle power of wearing black socks with fancy open-toed heels.
Bianca Balti
When it comes to wearing a full-on see-through lace dress, top Italian model Bianca Balti knows that an outfit is only as good as the sum of its parts — including the skivvies.
Rosita and Margherita Missoni
Though generations apart, Rosita Missoni (who cofounded the namesake brand with her late husband Ottavio Missoni) and her granddaughter Margherita Missoni share a kinship for matchy-matchy style. Emulate Rosita’s uniform of wide-legged black pants, a simple top, an oversized sweater or blazer with a dizzying print, and a statement necklace. Margherita’s style is all about the frocks — to try it, wear a sheer maxi-dress over a bralette and high-waisted pants.
Giovanna Battaglia
As a style editor of W and Vogue Japan, Giovanna Battaglia opts for high-impact outfits filled with surprising style decisions. Her white pantsuit is killer, no doubt — but it's that peekaboo black bralette underneath her undone plunging top that makes this outfit truly sing.
Miuccia Prada
For Miuccia Prada, the brains behind Prada and Miu Miu, a structured midi and easy top worn with oversized outerwear is her jam. For a fancy event, pair an embellished skirt with a simple crewneck sweater or a black sweatshirt — you'll be the coziest one there, not to mention, the best dressed.
Viviana Volpicella
And famed stylist Viviana Volpicella takes the triple-layer action to a fourth level with a wool jacket and a coordinating hat for good measure.
Frida Giannini
Frida Giannini, who is the former creative director of Gucci, makes a case for the all-black outfit by adding interesting layers, such as an asymmetric tunic over dressy pants with a thick black neck tie.
Sofia Loren
Famous for her vixenish looks, actress Sophia Loren has always carried her moxie through clothing. Even when she’s fully covered up in a suit, Loren swags it out with high-heeled pumps and a slightly unbuttoned oxford shirt.
J. J. Martin
The editor-at-large of Wallpaper* magazine and founder of LaDoubleJ.com has a way with colorblocking unexpected jewel tones together to create a real technicolor punch.
Bianca Brandolini D’adda
Italian It Girl Bianca Brandolini D’adda takes the plain black tee up a notch by giving it a quick tie at front to create a cropped look.
Isabella Rossellini
Though Isabella Rossellini has lived many lives throughout her career — actress, model, activist, performance artist — her go-to style of a black pantsuit with pearls and a longline jacket has always remained consistent. Here, Rossellini swaps her outerwear for a drapey shawl.
Beatrice Borromeo
As an on-air TV newscaster and journalist, Beatrice Borromeo dresses well for the cameras. All of her outfits are polished, professional, and playful — and while this look could easily veer into stuffy territory, her grown-up Mary Jane heels keep things fresh.