Clothing for November trip to Tuscany

I will be in Tuscany for a week beginning Nov. 7. I plan to take wool slacks, leggings, a pullover sweater, twin sets, a raincoat, long-sleeved tees, scarves, clogs and mules. One long skirt and a pashmina for dinner. Sound like the right things for late fall?

We have been there in late November,and,while it is cool in the evening and foggy in the morning, it's likely to be in the 50's during the day. We will be back for a week plus starting 5November, and it's sweaters and wind breakers along with scarfs if needed. I think the previous poster will be entirely too warm. Think of Ashville as far as climate, or keep checking the weather underground.com for updates.

I think it's all about layers. my last night in Tuscany last year was Nov 1. Up in the hills in the agriturismo there was ice on the car in the morning. But by mid-day in the towns, it was 50s even low 60s. I packed mostly t-shirts, regular slacks, a light jacket, a sweater, and I ended up buying a scarf b/c it got breezy. I was fine, but I'm not one to get cold easily. At the very end of October, we were able to eat lunch outside in Pienza, just one day before waking up to ice on the car.

Layering is going to be the secret, I think. a pair of light black wool pants for evening just might come in handy. I do plan to take kakhi pants,and windbreaker...but wondering if I should take a poncho that folds up, or a light weight rain coat with hood.

I am going Nov 25. I am bringing 2 pairs of jeans, 4 long sleeve shirts/sweaters, 4 long sleeve t-shirt to wear under my long sleeve shirt, a black Northface thinsulate jacket, waterproof walking boots (made by Keen), and smart wool socks (6 pairs). I will have a scarf if I need it, and maybe some gloves. I will also have an umbrella, because I am used to it raining every time I head over to Europe (not a big fan of rain jackets). This is my first trip to Italy and I think that it will not be as cold the other northern countries that I have been too during the same time of year. But this is my travel uniform. I am simple with wardrobe overseas, it looks decent, not too overdressed but not under-dressed. And this works for me. May not work for others.

Actually all of the replies, including yours, are a help to me. I want to be comfortable, casual, and have a way to dress up the day look a bit for evening. It is down to rain gear and shoes now. Looking online at ponchos to carry in my day pack, or a lightweight rain coat with a hood to wear over layers. Perhaps the answer is to just carry an umbrella. I don't really expect to have to be out in downpours.
Shoes are going to be MBT for all the walking we will be doing,and an extra pair of athletic shoes. (I wear a size 12 and have difficulty finding shoes!)

I would personally bring more than just an umbrella. I caught a very rainy day in cinque terre and was glad I had bought a poncho a few days before when I saw the forecast was turning ugly. I'll now never go to europe without a poncho. The reason is that everything, including day bag and most importantly to me, camera, go underneath. Every time I've hit rain in italy, it's been windy too, rendering my umbrella essentially useless. Once in florence, it was so rainy and windy that by the time I got back to my hotel room, I was LITERALLY wet up to my THIGHS. Wouldn't have happened if I'd had a poncho.

Kelly, I think you should be OK though i'm sure the end of november will be colder than the beginning, when I was there. 6 pairs of socks is probably more than you need, but it's not like they take up that much room!

You'll all have a great time!

That is really helpful! I am going to order a poncho I saw on Rick Steve's websight...and it will be in my day pack every day. Thanks!

Liz, we just returned from some very rainy weather in Paris. Before the trip, I'd put 4 coats of waterproofing on our walking shoes (waiting a day in between each coat), and my husband and I had dry feet. Our friends did one coat of waterproof and ended up with shoes that never dried out! I'd recommend waterproofing your hiking boots. Have a great trip!

I will take your advice. Someone else recommended waterproof shoes, or at least Gortex. Thanks!