Every evening they change clothes and walk nowhere in particular. The reason says a lot about how they live.
A walk with a name
La passeggiata: between five and eight, whole towns step out to stroll, greet neighbors, and let the day cool. Its roots reach back to the Renaissance.
The whole town, out at once
Grandmothers arm in arm with granddaughters. Couples with strollers. Teenagers orbiting the edges. Everyone dressed, no one dressed for anything in particular.
Put-together is not saved for occasions
In Italy, looking considered is an everyday courtesy, to yourself and to the people who will see you.
How to borrow it
Change out of the day's clothes before your own evening walk. Not fancier, just chosen. The mood tends to follow the outfit.
Dressed for nowhere in particular
See what Maria brought back for warm evenings.