DRESS: ZARA ZW COLLECTION SLEEVELESS MIDI DRESS Black / White | 2183/057/084| DRESS: ZARA GINGHAM DRESS Brown | 0264/206/700 | BODYSUIT: ZARA RIBBED BODYSUIT White | 4424/323/250 | SHORTS: ZARA LINEN SHORTS (FROM LAST YEAR) | STRAW HAT: AUDREY HEPBURN STRAW HAT.
Vienna in August is the perfect mix of sun-soaked palaces, café culture, and romantic strolls through cobblestone streets. With average highs in the mid-to-upper 20s°C (70s–80s°F), it’s warm but breezy—perfect for timeless, feminine fashion inspired by Audrey Hepburn. Here’s how I styled my Vienna wardrobe to stay cool, comfortable, and effortlessly elegant.
Day One Activities:
📍Vienna City Hall
📍Vienna Imperial Palace of the Habsburg dynasty in Austria on Michaelerplatz square (Hofburg)
📍Albertina Art Museum
📍Vienna State Opera
📍Vienna Belvedere Palace
📍Vienna City Park
📍St. Stephen’s Cathedral
1. Polka Dot Maxi Dress + Straw Hat = Instant Icon.
Channel your inner Roman Holiday energy with a flowing polka dot maxi dress and a classic straw hat. The dots add playful charm while the maxi silhouette gives you drama and breeze. Perfect for a visit to Schönbrunn Palace or brunch at Café Central.
Pro tip: Add cat-eye sunglasses and a mini crossbody bag for that polished, Hepburn touch.
2. Gingham Midi Dress for Café Days.
Whether you’re sitting at a street-side café or exploring parks and museums, a gingham midi dress is sweet and structured. It gives vintage picnic vibes with modern flair. Bonus: it packs beautifully and never wrinkles.
Style it with: simple flats, pearl studs, and a swipe of red lipstick.
3. Linen Shorts + Bodysuit = Cool Girl Comfort.
For museum days and long walks by the Danube, linen shorts are your best friend. Pair them with a fitted bodysuit for a sleek, no-fuss look that breathes. Linen keeps you cool while the bodysuit gives that tucked-in polish without effort.
Add on: leather sandals, a silk scarf in your hair, and a neutral-toned tote.
Travel tip: Vienna evenings can get a touch cooler—bring a lightweight cardigan or linen blazer for dinner al fresco.
4. Sandals & Flats: Comfort is Chic.
Vienna’s charming streets are made for walking, so pack stylish yet supportive flats and sandals. Choose neutral tones or soft pastels to keep your looks cohesive and elegant.
Final Touch: The Straw Hat. Not just for shade—the straw hat ties everything together. It’s romantic, classic, and versatile. Wear it with everything above and feel like you’ve stepped out of a 1950s European film.
Day 2 Activities:
📍Photoshoot session on the backside of Hofburg
📍Austrian National Library
📍The Ankeruhr, Nouveau clock in the Hoher Markt, the city’s oldest square
📍Chandon garden spritz was perfect for an afternoon break and al fresco dining
📍Vienna’s Volskgarten
📍@olive.concept was our got to for brunch
📍Votive Church
📍Schönbrunn Palace
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