Month: November 2020

Italian word of the day: ‘Imbottito’

Italian word of the day: ‘Imbottito’

This cosy word describes how you’ll see Italians dressed from now until spring – regardless of the actual temperature. The truly damp, foggy weather is yet to arrive in most parts of Italy, as mild and sunny spells persist. But even during the sunny days that make you wonder if it really is autumn, you may have noticed many Italians already wrapping up warm. Autumn wardrobe staples such as puffer jackets and beanie hats are making an appearance, and wearing a t-shirt now – even when it’s hot – is a sure-fire way to let people know you’re a foreigner. Don’t miss our journalists’ daily news roundup from Italy In Italy, clothing is as seasonal as the menu of any self-respecting restaurant, and the calendar dictates how we should be dressed – although even this has become a bit muddled with the particularly warm weather recently. Most of the time, striking seasonal differences here in Italy mean that the arrival of autumn heralds an abrupt and complete cambio dell’armadio (wardrobe switch) – a major family …