{"id":4277,"date":"2011-10-12T07:00:25","date_gmt":"2011-10-12T05:00:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.arttrav.com\/?p=4277"},"modified":"2015-10-26T13:57:04","modified_gmt":"2015-10-26T12:57:04","slug":"fall-in-italy-what-to-wear-for-midseason-weather","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.arttrav.com\/florence\/fall-in-italy-what-to-wear-for-midseason-weather\/","title":{"rendered":"Fall in Italy What to wear for midseason weather"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you’re willing to take fashion advice from a Canadian whose concept of Fall before moving to Italy was “that one pleasant day between summer and winter,” listen up. But seriously, what to wear<\/strong> for Fall in Italy<\/strong> is a big question. There is a long midseason in this country, and over the years I have learned what clothing is appropriate in October and November.<\/p>\n

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There is a funny expression in Italian that people enjoy saying: “non ci sono piu’ mezze stagioni<\/em>.” It means “there are no midseasons any more.” I asked my husband about it and he explained that it’s not really a truism, but rather just one of those things that people say. Italy actually has long and pleasant midseasons<\/strong>. Spring, which I like a whole lot better than Fall, usually takes place in April and May, while Fall may be from mid-September through November. In these seasons there can be surprise thunderstorms, major temperature swings, but also really hot days where in the sun it goes up to thirty degrees.<\/p>\n

My mother, when she visits during these months, always asks me what to pack for her trip – and then says “and don’t tell me ‘midseason clothing<\/strong>‘ because you know I don’t have anything of the sort.” Well, what should I tell her? The reason Mom has no “midseason clothing” is that she lives in Toronto, where I grew up. I fondly remember Fall in Toronto. The leaves turn such a brilliant red, and in a valley near our house we would always go for walks and take pictures. As a child I’m bundled in a winter jacket, and as a teenager there are photos in which I ham it up in a shearling coat. Fall, apparently, is cold like January in Florence. As I will tell anyone willing to listen, I remember having to plan halloween costumes to accommodate a snowsuit throughout my childhood, foiling all attempts to dress in leggings and pretend to be a cat.<\/p>\n

Thankfully in Italy I can enjoy a long midseason and, should I so desire, wear leggings and a cat costume, for it’s not too cold out.<\/p>\n

What to pack<\/h2>\n

If you come to Florence in October you’re going to need to pack<\/strong>:<\/p>\n