Your Holiday In Rome Blouse

Motorino!

There a few things you’ll need to do before you ride a motorino in Rome during the summer.

First, watch Roman Holiday. Yes, it’s frivolous fun, but necessary to get you in the mood.

The best part about scooter culture in Rome is that pretty much everyone is a local going about their day-to-day business. These are Italians in three-piece suits and sundresses en route to a board meeting or a glass of wine with friends. They bob and weave through insanely narrow gaps that count as driving lanes.

A few suggestions: Avoid wet cobblestones and lip gloss (unless you enjoy bugs). A pair of relaxed-fit linen pants in a mini-herringbone work nicely. They are comfortable with ample room to move and very Euro-chic. They look great with heels but I suggest you store those in the bauletto (top box) and wear flats, boots, or sneakers while riding.

This sleeveless blouse in cayenne red will get you noticed. The longer-in-back shirttail hem flutters as you zip around. However, if you plan on moving fast, a jacket should be considered. You don’t want to scrape up those gorgeous arms if you take a tumble.

Arrivederci!

Your Holiday in Rome Blouse (No. 5344). Soft rayon fabric. Scoop neckline. Self-fabric band along neckline with two rows of topstitching. Sleeveless armhole with twisted band. Side seam vents. Double layer patch pocket at left chest. Straight front hem. Inverted pleat at center back. Shirttail hem is longer in back than front. Imported.