When in Venice one must go on a Gondola. But which Gondola style should you choose? Where should you take the Gondola from? And what should you wear whilst on a Gondola?

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It is one of the most romantic experiences to do when in Venice. You can take a Gondola from nay different areas of Venice. Where you choose to tea it from all comes down to personal taste and bartering. On average a thirty-minute ride is 80euro.

Taking it from the famous Rialto Bridge is stunning, but can get very busy.

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Gondola History

It is very expensive to get a Gondola made. There are no restrictions on who can get it made. You can read more about the Gondola here.

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My picture whilst visiting Piazza Ducale a must-see.

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Once a year there is a fest called Redentore where Gondoal racing happens on the famous Giudecca.

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What To Wear On A Gondola?

This is a perfect Instagram opportunity and you can get prosecco and a man playing the piano accordion. Keeping in mind to get on and off a Gondola can be challenging. I would opt for some white luxury trainers. A very bright Pucci print outfit and oversized eyewear.

This Pucci fabric is from high quality, end-of-roll fabrics unused by catwalk designers.

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I could also throw in a pyjama party and wear my Pucci print outfit. Many people turn heads when I walk the streets of Venice wearing this.

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I am in Piazza San Marco the famous square.

It is a very comfortable and the perfect print for the summer holidays. You can order an outfit with this Pucci print.

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i teamed it with my lioness copper belt, made in Italy. You can also opt for afloral dress too.

Turning Fifty

I am turning fifty so one of my treats is going on a Gondola with my Friends.

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Trending a vintage shirt dress is a must. It is being made as I write. What colour should I opt for?

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I am looking through my vintage section to see what matching brooch I will wear.

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Yves Sant Laurent brooch 1980. One of my fabulous brooches.  Here is another brooch I may wear?

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The men working on the Gondola always wear Nike trainers.

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Walking in Venice is stunning and trainers are essential to endure the hard pebbles that leave you aching after many hours of walking Venice.

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The Interior Design Of A Gondola

They vary in colour and blue and red are the popular ones. I would choose a more ornate Gondola as it makes the experience very romantic and fabulous for photography.

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It really is wonderful to sit in and they have velvet pillows for your comfort.

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Why Dress Up For Venice?

It is an open-air museum and a place to showcase your best wardrobe. You can never overdress in Venice.

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Burnt orange and earthy colours are part of the architecture in Venice. So trending a Halston suede dress, jacket in earthy colours means you are respecting the history of Venice. I would opt for a Pretty Woman, polka dot dress.

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Romantic Venice

It has been a crazy Covid lockdown year. I just suffered months of lockdown and it is why I came to Venice to relive and get rid of my fear of living. This is a place to recapture what life is all about.

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