{"id":11438,"date":"2016-04-13T12:34:45","date_gmt":"2016-04-13T10:34:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/italian\/?p=11438"},"modified":"2016-04-13T12:34:45","modified_gmt":"2016-04-13T10:34:45","slug":"buying-clothes-in-italy-part-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/italian\/buying-clothes-in-italy-part-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Buying Clothes in Italy \u2013 Part 2"},"content":{"rendered":"

Shopping for clothes, like any other category of activity, has its own specific vocabulary. How do you ask for the right shoe size, or say that the jacket sleeves are too short? What size waist are those jeans, and is that shirt going to fit your neck?<\/span><\/p>\n

Here is some key vocabulary to help you communicate your needs when buying clothes in Italy:<\/span><\/p>\n

provare<\/b> = to try on<\/span>
\nguardare allo specchio<\/b> = to look in the mirror<\/span>
\nmodello<\/b> = design\/shape<\/span>
\nstile<\/b> = style<\/span>
\nfantasia<\/b> = <\/span><\/span>pattern<\/span>
\n<\/span>a righe\/tinta unita<\/b> = striped\/plain<\/span>
\ntaglia<\/b> = size (for clothes)<\/span>
\nnumero<\/b> = size (for shoes)<\/span>
\ncorto<\/strong> = short<\/span>
\nlungo<\/strong> = long<\/span>
\nlargo<\/strong> = wide<\/span>
\nstretto<\/strong> = narrow<\/span>
\naderente<\/strong> = close-fitting<\/span>
\ntirare<\/strong> = to be tight<\/span>
\ngrande<\/strong> = large<\/span>
\npiccolo<\/strong> = small<\/span>
\ncomodo<\/strong> = comfortable<\/span>
\nscomodo<\/strong> = uncomfortable<\/span>
\nportare<\/strong> = to wear (used for sizes):<\/span> che numero porta?<\/strong> (what size do you wear?)<\/span>
\nprovare<\/strong> = to try on<\/span>
\nandare<\/strong> = to fit:<\/span> ti va?<\/strong> (does it fit you?)<\/span>
\nstare<\/strong> = to suit:<\/span> come mi sta?<\/strong> (how does it suit me?)<\/span>
\nmaniche<\/strong> = sleeves<\/span>
\ngambe<\/strong> = legs<\/span>
\nvita<\/strong> = waist<\/span>
\nsedere<\/strong> = backside<\/span>
\nspalle<\/strong> = shoulders<\/span>
\ncollo<\/strong> = neck\/collar<\/span>
\npolsi<\/strong> = wrists\/cuffs<\/span>
\npolpaccio<\/strong> = calf<\/span>
\ncoscia<\/strong> = thigh<\/span>
\norlo<\/strong> = hem<\/span>
\ntacco<\/strong> = heel<\/span>
\ntacco alto\/medio\/basso<\/strong> = high\/medium\/low heel<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\"vintage\"<\/a>
\n<\/span>
\n<\/span>Our couple are still searching through i banchi<\/strong> (the stalls) at il mercatino delle pulci<\/strong> for vintage clothing so that they can dress up as Bonnie and Clyde, see Part 1.<\/a><\/strong><\/span> Today it’s the woman’s turn to find the right clothes.<\/p>\n

Uomo<\/strong>: \u201cD’accordo! Adesso tocca a te: cosa ne pensi di questo berretto?\u201d<\/strong>
\nMan: “All right! Now it’s your turn: what do you think of this beret?”<\/p>\n

Donna: \u201cMm, il modello <\/span>\u00e8 quello giusto, ma il colore non \u00e8 il mio \u2026 mi fa troppo pallida. Intanto cerchiamo la gonna \u2026 mi serve una gonna in tinta<\/span> unita<\/span><\/span>, lunga <\/span>a mezzo polpaccio<\/span>\u201d<\/strong>
\nWoman: \u201cHmm, the design is the right, but it’s not my colour \u2026 it makes me look too pale. In the meantime, let’s look for the skirt \u2026 I need a plain skirt that reaches half way down my calf\u201d<\/p>\n

Uomo: \u201cChe taglia porti<\/span>?\u201d<\/strong>
\nMan: \u201cWhat size do you wear?\u201d<\/p>\n

Donna: \u201cLa 44\u201d<\/strong>
\nWoman: \u201c44″ (US size 10, UK size 12)<\/p>\n

Uomo: \u201cNon ho gli occhiali, non riesco a leggere. Questa che taglia <\/span>\u00e8?\u201d<\/strong>
\nMan: \u201cI don’t have my glasses, I can’t read. What size is it?\u201d<\/p>\n

Donna: \u201cNooo, questa \u00e8 una 40, \u00e8 piccolissima. Questa \u00e8 una 44, e il modello <\/span>andrebbe bene \u2026 la provo<\/span>\u201d<\/strong>
\nWoman: \u201cNooo, this is a 40 (Us 6, UK 8), it’s far too small. This is a 44, and the design would be right \u2026 I’ll try it\u201d<\/p>\n

Uomo: \u201cCome ti va<\/span>?\u201d<\/strong>
\nMan: \u201cHow does it fit you?\u201d<\/p>\n

Donna: \u201cMi<\/span> tira<\/span> <\/span>un po’ sul<\/span> sedere<\/span>\u201d<\/strong>
\nWoman: \u201cIt’s a bit tight on my backside\u201d<\/p>\n

Uomo: \u201cA me non dispiace!\u201d<\/strong>
\nMan: \u201cI don’t mind!\u201d<\/p>\n

\"mercatini-vintage\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Donna: \u201cNo, \u00e8 scomoda<\/span>. Vediamo quest’altra \u2026 \u00e8 appena troppo corta<\/span>, ma c’\u00e8 abbastanza orlo <\/span>per allungarla, la prendo. Ora il top \u2026 un maglioncino aderente<\/span>, possibilmente a collo <\/span>alto. Una M dovrebbe andare <\/span>bene \u2026 cosa ne dici di questo?\u201d<\/strong>
\nWoman: \u201cNo, it’s uncomfortable. Let’s have a look at this other one \u2026 it’s slightly too short, but there’s enough hem to lengthen it, I’ll get it. Now for the top \u2026 a close-fitting sweater, possibly with a high neck. A Medium should fit well \u2026 what do you think about this one?\u201d<\/p>\n

Uomo: \u201cNo, il colore fa a cazzotti con la gonna. Prova quest’altro\u201d<\/strong>
\nMan: \u201cNo, the colour clashes with the skirt. Try this other one\u201d<\/p>\n

Donna: \u201cOddio che orrore! \u2026 guarda che carino questo maglioncino a righe<\/span>, speriamo che mi vada <\/span>bene! \u2026 come mi sta<\/span>?\u201d<\/strong>
\nWoman: \u201cOh my god, it’s horrible! \u2026 look how pretty this striped sweater is, let’s hope it fits me right! \u2026 how does it suit me?\u201d<\/p>\n

Uomo: \u201cPerfetto!<\/strong>\u201d
\nMan: \u201cPerfect!\u201d<\/p>\n

Donna: \u201cE ora le scarpe \u2026 d\u00e9collet\u00e9, con la fibbietta e tacco medio<\/span>, numero <\/span>38 \u2026 eccole qui, sono proprio quelle che cercavo\u201d<\/strong>
\nWoman: \u201cNow the shoes \u2026 d\u00e9collet\u00e9, with a small buckle and medium heel, size 38 (Us 7, UK 5) \u2026 here they are, exactly what I was looking for\u201d<\/p>\n

Uomo: \u201cTu hai sempre culo!\u201d<\/strong>
\nMan: \u201cYou’re always bloody lucky!\u201d<\/p>\n

Donna: \u201cTutta invidia!\u201d<\/strong>
\nWoman: \u201cJust jealous!\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"\"\"

Shopping for clothes, like any other category of activity, has its own specific vocabulary. How do you ask for the right shoe size, or say that the jacket sleeves are too short? What size waist are those jeans, and is that shirt going to fit your neck? Here is some key vocabulary to help you…<\/p>\n

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