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By: Erin Busbee

Erin Busbee — Mon, 24 Jun 2024 21:42:09 +0000

In reply to Francesca. Thank you so much for sharing all of this excellent "insiders" information with us, Francesca! Great notes. We're honored to hear that our tips and suggestions have been helpful for you and truly feel grateful that you're a part of this amazing community of women. We DO hope to share elegant style tips and inspiration for all women. ~Team Busbee

By: Francesca

Francesca — Sun, 23 Jun 2024 17:06:51 +0000

Hi, I’m Francesca, and I’m Italian. I live in Italy, in Turin, in the North-West of Italy. I am of Tuscan origin, specifically from Forte dei Marmi, where I spend the summer. Forte dei Marmi is one of the most exclusive holiday locations, overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea (to be clear, it is located between Portofino and Florence), north of Rome). Not far from Portofino. If you plan a trip or a holiday here, remember that the way of dressing is very different from that of Positano. There are fewer long dresses and for going to the beach the outfit consists of a white caftan-style shirt with a pair of denim shorts or capri trousers. For the evening, the sporty-chic style goes: white jeans with a top and, to cover the shoulders on very humid August evenings, light stoles (sometimes in cashmere). Shoes: sneakers, more current style models The style is between Milanese and the French one of Saint Tropez, less ‘fancy’ than that of southern Italy. Here on the beach, a bikini is a must, even for those over 40. Straw or fabric beach bags, essential, XXL size (Tote BAG). The bags for the evening are instead small in size, very often clutches. Always for the evening, signature jewels, not showy but precious.

About me: I am a freelance journalist contributor to Vanity Fair Italia, I have a motor disability and I try to combine this style with what I can wear, I wrote a book on adaptive fashion where I also mentioned Erin and the advice she gave me on sneakers and shoulder bags… I suggest including posts on your Busbee Style blog dedicated to an adaptive wardrobe suitable for women with motor, visual, hearing and sensorial disabilities…unfortunately, disability affects many women in many forms, but they have the same right to elegance as non-disabled women.

Thank you, Francesca