Buying Clothes
These essential phrases will help you navigate clothing stores in Italy, from finding the right size and color to using the fitting rooms and making a purchase.
Key Phrases
Sto solo guardando, grazie.
neutralI'm just looking, thanks.
A polite and standard reply when a shop assistant asks if you need help.
Posso provare?
casualCan I try this on?
A quick, everyday way to ask when holding up a piece of clothing.
Scusi, posso provare questi?
politeExcuse me, can I try these on?
Use 'scusi' (excuse me) to get the shop assistant's attention politely.
Dove sono i camerini?
neutralWhere are the fitting rooms?
The word 'camerini' means fitting rooms.
È troppo piccolo.
neutralIt's too small.
You can also swap the adjective to say 'grande' (big) or 'stretto' (tight).
Hai una taglia più grande?
casualDo you have a bigger size?
Uses informal 'hai' (you). Common in stores aimed at younger people.
Avete una taglia più grande?
neutralDo you have a bigger size?
Uses plural 'avete' (you all) to address the staff in general. Very common and safe.
Scusi, ha una taglia più grande?
politeExcuse me, do you have a bigger size?
Uses formal 'ha'. Best for traditional boutiques or when speaking to older staff.
Lo avete in altri colori?
neutralDo you have it in other colors?
A simple way to check for more options.
Va benissimo, lo prendo.
neutralIt fits perfectly, I'll take it.
Use 'lo prendo' (I'll take it) or 'li prendo' (I'll take them) to confirm your choice.