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attire for family trip?

Hello
Looking for some packing advise for our trip first week of July with kids (ages 9 and 3).

We are going to Lake Maggiore, Camogli (Ligurian coast), and Tuscany. Last night either Milan or Emilia-Romagnia.

We are all bringing keen's, good for water and hiking and walking. I'm bringing a pair of clark's (flats) for evenings and the kids will bring either sneakers or croc's for the beach/pool. I don't want to bring more than 2 pairs of shoes per person.

Dressing for me and my 3-year-old daughter should be easy. Dresses with cardigans and jackets if we need to cover up and T-shirts and a couple of slacks. Can my 9-year-old son get away with wearing shorts? Do they need to be nicer shorts or are sports shorts fine? And what about my husband? He usually wears shorts but we don't want to be inappropriate or stick out. I assume a couple of pairs of khakis for dinners, and polo shirts, maybe one long-sleeve, button-up? Can he wear shorts at most of these locations during the day?
Thank you!

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For visiting churches in Italy, clothing needs to cover knees and shoulders.

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As per usual, men can do and wear pretty much whatever they want, he shouldn't have an issue in churches with longer to the knee shorts. I think one pair of pants for dinnertime is sufficient for a weeklong trip in July. Polo weight and thicker t shirts will be too hot and won't dry quickly. I suggest at least two long sleeved button downs for your husband, easy wash, protect from sun and or roll up, and even with shorts he will look good!

Your 9 year old can wear whatever. But one pair of non sport shorts for him for a nice dinner makes sense, think lightweight cargo in tan.

I find that packing a very thin/lightweight sarong has saved the day and can be used to cover up legs to enter churches, picnic, beach ground cloth or on the plane for warmth. Bring a thin scarf to cover shoulders in churches if going sleeveless.

With little kids one packing cube each for clothing plus 1 pair packed shoes and a smaller cube for them to pack on their own with there must have comfort items on a long trip!

Hats are a must, very strong sun!

Enjoy!