Being Italian, I always felt that being fashionable, without even trying, was just something in our nature. I personally was always surrounded by it (my uncle was a tailor who made the most beautiful pieces, and my mother at age 80 is still the best-dressed person I know). This melts my Italian heart! Thank you, Alyssa.

These videos are SOOOOOOOO enjoyable! I like to peek into the stores, listen to the different shopkeepers---and see their personalities jump out, watch you try different pieces, and just enjoy the different sensibilities and philosophies around dressing up. Yes, I would watch many, many more.

Probably one of your best videos yet! As an Italian, I need to be reminded to come back to my roots of style instead of being swayed by the current trends. Italian style is always on trend! :)

@mariavictoriasalita5273

9 ай бұрын

Italians always dress up so effortlessly beautiful. I'm so green with envy and wish to dress as good as they are.

@marysmith4811

9 ай бұрын

But the current trends always come from Milan...

Perfetto!! I loved this from start to finish! Each store and each person you interviewed was different yet all shared a common baseline of the Italian approach to style.... Quality fabrics, classics mixed with modern, and/or vintage, and style over fashion. More please, Alyssa. Brava!

Alyssa, I'm so impressed with your Italian language skills! Bravo! Not only did you interview the shop owners, but you did a great job with the subtitles. It had to be time-consuming to do all that plus the editing. Well done! I'm a retired Spanish teacher so I definitely can appreciate the work you put in to this video.

I'm half Italian and was raised by an Italian mother who insisted we look nice, even when trekking down to the library on Saturdays. And no one dressed like my Sicilian grandmother. I love carrying on that tradition by trying to dress like her and by following stylish Italian influencers like you ;) Thanks for the wonderful content!

@marian2525

10 ай бұрын

Yes, came here to say the same. Abruzzese Mom is a seamstress, in her 80s, we always had to be dressed well, not fancy, but good fabrics like one of the shop owners said. Many trips to Toronto from western ny to buy the "good fabric", lol, the best times. Enjoyed watching the interviews, great job on the translating.

@mariavictoriasalita5273

9 ай бұрын

As the adage goes-"you are what you dress".

@wk8000

9 ай бұрын

Can you share some styles they wear when they are exercising, cooking and gardening? Would love to know😊 I live in Texas where it’s hot! I am not a fan of the ordinary exercise clothing. And then when it actually gets cold would love to know the what they tend to wear in the situations I mentioned above. Here it’s the yoga pants, sweatshirt, t-shirt, running shorts, just an overall sloppy look.

One thing that struck me watching the people you interviewed was how beautifully fitted their clothing was. Not necessarily high fashion, but because it was impeccably made and fitted their figure perfectly, it looked fabulous. This stood out even though I wasn’t consciously looking for a common denominator. I think the lady from Biba may have expressed it and she struck the nail on the head. She certainly emphasised fabric quality and construction quality seemed to be implied and certainly the feel of clothing really matters to me now, as I know myself well enough to know that if it feels uncomfortable I will never wear it.

This was so interesting and engaging, those people were delightful! As an American I feel we have gotten way too sloppy and could really learn something from this ❤

@heatherframpton9693

9 ай бұрын

I agree with your "gotten way too sloppy" comment! 😊

Fabia from Biba gave the advice I like the best and probably closest to my personal aesthetic: body type, fabric, balance, white shirt, jeans, and ALWAYS, sunglasses, with great winter coat. ❤

Thank you so much - I really enjoyed this! It was so interesting hearing directly from boutique owners, and also appreciated that they were all so different. Absolutely agree that the quality of the fabric is in many ways the most important consideration. I think we've all bought cute pieces made of garbage fabrics that didn't wear or wash well. I'm no longer willing to compromise on that - which is another reason I"m so glad to be inspired by you to shop vintage and consignment stores. It's truly dispiriting to see so many "straight to the landfill" garbagy pieces being flogged today - even by formerly quality brands.

Really, really love these type of videos, Alyssa! Everyone is so charming and vibrant and a beautiful representation of the slow fashion movement! I personally love vintage pieces because the quality and craftsmanship back then is far more superior than what it is now so I definitely agree with Fabia that fabric is one of the most important elements in fashion and enhancing one’s personal style. Brava!

@AlyssaBeltempo

10 ай бұрын

Thank you Lia I’m so glad you liked it and thank you as always for your incredible work on it:)❤

love this video! made me miss living in Italy. Being back in Canada I feel embarrassed to wear some od the garments I own and wore in Europe because people don’t dress like you that here. However, this video made me realize as i go into fall, that i should embrace my personal style! Buon consiglio, grazie

The gentleman in the skirt - fabulous and elegant, WOW!

Everyone you interviewed was so charming! Seems like charm is the essence of Italian style. Thoroughly enjoyed the video.

This is wonderful!! I’ve always wanted to go to Italy and embrace their culture…now you have given me the chance through your video. Thank you so very much for sharing. ❤️ I love everything about this video!

Brava, Alyssa! This was a joy to watch, from start to finish. The interviews, garments and accessories featured, and overall ambiance and vibe were all impeccable. (Also, spectacular editing.) Could not keep my eyes off this content. Keep these coming. Watching this felt like taking a mini vacation, surrounded by beautiful objects, with a sprinkle of melodic Italian to lift one’s spirits.

LOVED this video. One of your best. I had to watch it three times. First to read the subtitles and conversation, next just to admire all the beautiful clothes in the shops and last to see the wonderful items you tried on (I hope you treated yourself to some of them!). Looking forward to your next Shop Your Closet and I would highly recommend these events to everyone. In addition to being so fun I have learned a lot from them. I have to say that while Paris gets the lion's share of attention for style it was while traveling in Italy that I saw the most impeccably dressed women everywhere I went.

@AlyssaBeltempo

10 ай бұрын

Ahh thank you for sharing!

@bernadettehawes

10 ай бұрын

Yes Alyssa, please tell us if you bought anything! If a few items please do a haul video! I loved the clothes you were trying on!

Here's what else I love about the Italians...they always say exactly what they mean! (I have Italian in-laws.) I truly love their honesty, their sense of themselves and their style, and their absolute pride in being Italian.

Love these videos in Italian shops - please do more of them! The colours, the patterns, the original cuts, the little details... so different from the clothes you tend to see in Canada, where things seem to have been stripped down to a very neutral, simple, unembellished look. Watching this video is a reminder there's another world out there, it's beautiful, and we can all learn from it. 💕

Goodness me the style and confidence they exude. So inspiring 😊

Fascinating responses from the shopkeepers and I felt like I was right there with you in Italy, exploring these adorable vintage shops! I loved that it was all in Italian with subtitles.

I love Italian style! I appreciate the elegant simplicity along with the originality and creativity and importance placed on quality. For me, italian style is the best.

So, so, so, bella! My immigrant Italian family embodies these fashion standards. Always be put together! Always be elegant, even when casual… clean, tailored clothing, great grooming & a fabulous Italian smile!😘🥰😍

I loved this video. All of the shop owners gave wonderful advice. As someone who spent 30 years working in the women’s boutique clothing industry and personal styling, I related most to Fabia of Biba’s words of style wisdom. Most particularly balancing the specialness of items within a look. YES! Ps. Your Italian is wonderful, Alyssa!

You modelled the clothes so well Alyssa! It's been a wonderful insight into Italian taste and how it's evolved

I enjoyed the video: very well edited with you modelling some of their clothes. Bravo!

You're becoming my travel consultant! Last Spring Croatia--next Spring Puglia area! Merci Alyssa, you are a natural at promoting fashion and travel...🤩

@AlyssaBeltempo

10 ай бұрын

Oooh you will love all of it!!

Alyssa, this video was pure joy. You are so beautiful and so warm, it was a pleasure from start to finish. I felt like I was visiting Italy with some charming, intelligent friends. The magic of the Italian esthetic is so refreshing, and so elegant.

This was amazing! I just have to note that every jacket you put on would be one that I’d buy in a heart beat…why can’t we find something like them over here in Canada?!?! Loooved this video…more please!

I loved it! What the other side of the world is doing is always fab in my book. It is also nice to know that for some reason, what is happening there is inherent in the things that I too have in my wardrobe and where my fashion sense lies: total affirmation. Although at my age, I don't think I care any longer what people think. Ahh, one of the few joys of getting older. Thank you for this. I loved the content and also the length of the video. Would love to see longer videos and with more content like this. Traveling the world is a wonderful gift and going to vintage and thrift stores only enhances your love of sustainability. Love to see more of this content. Thanks again Alyssa. Chic as always. K

I love your channel and this was such a fun video to see. I loved seeing these great shops and felt that I was in Italy with you. Can you do a vide on how to find your way around a vintage store? They can be overwhelming. Thanks for all your great content!

Love your Italian vids. I've always been drawn to Italian style. I think they allow room for a little more quirk & flamboyance than 'French style' - which can come off as more of a uniform (which can be handy too). X Kitty.

@eileenmurray980

10 ай бұрын

Agreed.

We can take away from all the stores that the quality of the garment or accessories are number 1. How you wear them is your personal style. Casual elegant was described by all. Thanks for this very interesting and fun Q&A with real people-not influencers 😊

What a treat! Grazie davvero e si, fanne ancora!!!

And the leather jacket. Is beautiful!

Love these kinds of videos! It's great to see some of what Italian vintage shops curate and offer. Also, really wonderful to hear what the shop owners suggest for anyone wanting to add Italian style to their wardrobe. It's really nice to hear from fashion experts who don't encourage mass consumption. And yes, spend the time in Italy! ❤

Yes! Keep this type of video interviewing vintage shop owners coming! I did not even know to look for vintage shops in Sicily where I frequently visit! Ciao, ciao, Bella!

I thought you have already given really solid advice on dressing like an Italian - identify your best body part and show it off )

Italians are simply amazing. Anything they wear is totally exquisite and gorgeous and oozing with glamour.

What great content. Would love to see you interview people in different countries with different styles. Loved it

@gina88isa

10 ай бұрын

But italian style is simply the best ;)

It seemed a totally different format of video and I love it because are boutiques and not just super known places or young designers trying to sell their views but regular people with a love for fashion and amazing sense of it!

Oh yes, more of this please, loved it!

Absolutely loved this video! Fantastic people!

I love that black mini dress! Love this format. I'd like to see something like this but speaking with people "on the street" about their fashion sense.

Love this video, Alyssa! Thanks so much for this conversation with stylish people offering their take on elegance. So much fun.

Amazing!!!!! Loved it!!!!! More please and have fun.

Gosh, I loved this video so much! Am so inspired and I loved the stories from everyone you interviewed! Thank you for sharing!

This was such an enjoyable video!!!!!! Truly so fun/inspiring to watch and listen to!!! I adore Italian style, it’s my absolute favorite. Thank you!! More videos like this 💕

Alyssa, Thank you for this beautiful video. I enjoyed your interaction with the Italian shop owners, and their practical advice. The language the clothing, and the video... all beautiful! Brava!!!!! More more more, please!!!!

This was simply terrific, Alyssa. Thanx and cheers.

That's the most kind of video! It's so nice to hear people sharing their point of view, really inspiring. And in this case it's helpful in the case of travelling. 😊

I love watching these videos! I’m an Italian-American and I love feeling this connection to Italy and also to other Italian immigrants! Love to see it

This was a wonderful video - thank you for taking us with you shopping - the shops and owners were delightful!

I love absorbing and understanding the style aesthetic from different parts of the world. It's a way of loving and consuming style without buying more stuff. Really enjoyed this ❤

Oh, I love Fabia's style and advice! She's so chic yet effortless. 💖

LOVE!!!! This type of content! So fun to see different stores, people, hear Italian! Thank you❣️😘

I absolutely loved your video today. So inspiring. I want to see more and more. Im italian canadian, live in Toronto and let me tell you there's nothing more beautiful than seeing italians who dress, eat and speak. I miss Italy so much. The culture, the fashion is life. Thank you so much.

My favorite video so far--loved hearing Italian and Italians talking about fashion, Thank you.

What a great video. I love to listen to those in the know, and their different/similar perspectives.

loved this video as i love to try to dress italian inspired style. Thankyou and would love to see more vidoes along these lines.

Great video! And such a fun way to practice Italian learning!

I love Alyssa. Thank you and yes please more like this would be wonderful!

very interesting. Loved seeing what was in each shop. Plus seeing you dressed in so many items looking great.

I absolutely LOVE this video!!! What a wonderful way to get inspiration from another’s creativity

I looooved this video! I have to agree heavily with a good winter coat. Having a nice coat is absolutely my favourite wardrobe piece that stands out year after year.

Really great video. I used to spend a lot of time in Italy, and Italians definitely always look put together. I think confidence is a really important factor too - whatever you wear, wear it with confidence, and you look so much cooler! I liked this format, nice to see some vintage shops in Lecce. Grazie mille Alyssa!

I loved this video! One of my favorites you have done!

I love this video. These are exactly the kinds of shops I enjoy and it's a treat to hear the owners' perspectives. I have an Italian friend who always looks amazing so it's fun to better understand some of the elements of her style.

Do more of this! I loved it. Hearing the perspective of others, and from all the different points of view, was wonderful. Thank you!

I really enjoyed this video. You are fortunate to be able to travel so much - I appreciate you sharing these adventures. The store owners were delightful, I hope you picked up a few interesting pieces.

I loved this video - thank you. The timing is perfect as I’m going to Lecce next week - for the first time ever !! I will definitely look out for the shops featured and say hello 💕

This was so much fun! I love how the boutiques were so different and similar ! Great advice and personalities!

Your excellent questions gave me a real insight into what these shop owners base their styles on. I would love to shop at all three shops!

I love Italian style. Thank you for sharing this with your subscribers

This was so fun!! Thank you for sharing this. Love to see how others dress and thoughts on fashion.❤

I don’t normally comment, but have to say, this video was the best! I just ❤️ Italy and Italian style, and to hear first hand from these vintage boutique owner was just wonderful and inspiring. Well done with the language and sub-titles too! Loved it ❤ molto grazie

Loved it!! Looking forward to the upcoming shop your closet event.👍🏽

Really really enjoyed watching this video! I've always gravitated towards Italian style and culture, and watching one of your older, "How to dress like an Italian" videos is what brought me to you and your community in the first place. Over the past few months I've been absorbing WAY too much social media and found myself falling victim to buying faster fashion and OVERSPENDING for no reason because each platform is flooded with ads. This video sort of zapped me into reality and motivated me to get back on the low/no buy train. Thanks again for all that you do!

Alyssa for me, this absolutely has to be hands down THE best or rather most fave of all your videos. While I enjoyed them all, being able to have be a fly on the wall and get a peek and listen as you chatted to Italians in Italian, and hearing their opinion in their native language just made my day today. I glanced at the subtitles occasionally as my confidence is not high, then gave up and just listened to what they were saying. I understood much of what was said and that was such a joy. Thank you so much! If ever you’re back in Italy and fancy soo more of the same I am your No 1 fan. Booking my spot now.

Cool video! I was nodding at everything the last person was saying. Fabric! Balance! Dressing for one's body! Thank you for sharing Alyssa!

Greata video, I loved that you went into the stores and talked with the people, lovely because these are small stores and they have real people working in them, it is lovely.

Loved this so much. I’ve followed these tips all my adult life and swear by them.

Very much enjoyed this. Great questions and good snappy pace ❤

This was an awesome video, I really really loved it.

It was such a wonderful video today! It was so much fun to see the shops and clothing there! ❤ Please do more of these!

Alyssa, I REALLY hope you bought that dress at 15:07!!! GREAT style and colors for you. Grazie a lei. Ciao bela.

That was a great adventure to take your followers on! I am glad you stayed a long while in Italy! What a beautiful array of colors! 🎺🎹🎸🎷Xo J

Wonderful video! It really drives home the point that fashion is personal and should reflect who you are. And quality, fabric and fit are key. I will remember all of these points the next time I think about buying clothing.

Great video! Keep doing more of these types of videos. This video brought back memories of my summers in Italy!

Most enjoyable video on fashion I have watched!🥰🥰

So fun! I’ll have a new lens when visiting my favorite secondhand shops. My dad is Sicilian and a barber- style and taking time to dress has always been a priority for him... Im finally finding my way as declutter my closet and I figure out my own personal Alyssa/Italian inspired style- Im loving the process....Thank you 💃🏻

I absolutely loved this. You have inspired me to go from over consumption to what Christina describes as minimalist-ish. I look forward to your videos every week and also the sustain this podcast. I really enjoy when you share inspiration photos of women that wear extended sizes like I do. For example, like you did on some of your outfit inspiration from Pinterest.

Loved this type of video. Please keep them coming! Learned a lot!

Love going second hand shopping with you. So much fun. Loved the loose fitting shorts and shirt on you. Not your usual look.

I love this video. I love vintage stores.

What a great video Alyssa. It's different and its fabulous! those Italianos really know how to dress. it's their Joie de vivre. Everything you tried on was great too. Grazie tante!

Oh, I want to go to Italy so bad! I loved this type of video. It is awesome to hear the boutique owners share their opinions, and allow us to virtually visit a bit their products! Loved the vintage purses and the shoes 👠 Please share more! Lol Ótimo domingo! (Great Sunday) for you all! Ana

Wouldn't want people to think every Italian has this degree of fashion style because it definitely isn't the case. I think we all do however put a little more thought and taste into dressing ourselves than people perhaps do in other countries. Not so much the teenage generation which unfortunately hasn't learned yet that personal style and expression is much cooler than conformity.

@AlyssaBeltempo

10 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing!

@lizhahn1321

10 ай бұрын

Love these types of videos. Please continue ❤❤❤

@marysmith4811

9 ай бұрын

But I didn't see any degree of style worn by these three people. Am I missing something? I'm Italian, by the way. The young girl looked like every other teen, the man was wearing a skirt, that didn't actually look like it was made for those shoes or top, and the other woman had a basic white bottom with striped T. None of this wowed me. What I got from the whole thing was quality of quantity, and that clothing should be selected for the individual. The latter contradicts the whole trend thing.

Loved this video! I'm leaving for Southern Italy next week. Perfect timing!

Bravissima Alyssa, perfect translation and superinteresting video!