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Even Uniforms Are Cuter in Italy

Whether it is austere policemen in combat gear, aproned waiters in the local bar or weather-prepared waste removalists, Italy's array of uniforms is as stylish, seasonal and well-planned as a Milan Fashion Week line up.
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In a country where presentation is primary, a uniform is not simply clothing. In Italy, the fabric, color and line are often equally as important as the job itself.

Whether it is austere policemen in combat gear, aproned waiters in the local bar or weather-prepared waste removalists, Italy's array of uniforms is as stylish, seasonal and well-planned as a Milan Fashion Week line up.

Bella Figura: Rome in Uniform
Cafe Italia(01 of05)
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White shirts and aprons are emblematic of bar service at any local cafe, but only in Italy are waiters charming and well-pressed. The camerieri at Galleria Sordi's Illy Caffe never have a button out of place.
Three Coins in a Fountain(02 of05)
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Once a week, a city-sponsored team in matching coveralls and boots clean up a drained Trevi Fountain and collect a week's worth of wishes. (All change is brought to a charitable organisation). In bright yellow boots, they win, hands down, for the best accessories.
Men in Blue(03 of05)
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Though some may debate who wears it better, Italy's Polizia di Stato (photo) or Carabinieri (national military guard), it may be more apt to discuss the various uniforms within each corps -- from combat to fancy dress. At attention in front of the Prime Minister's office, the Polizia di Stato are down right charming in their wintertime cape.
Centurion at the Gate(04 of05)
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Not be excluded from the cat walk of stylish service are Rome's ever-present centurions, who are dressed in imperial-era regalia as they salute tourists and passerbys.
To Rome With Love(05 of05)
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The symbol of Rome and its traffic is the hard-hat wearing municipal police who inspired Woody Allen in his most recent film To Rome With Love. When on stage (i.e. a round platform in the middle of busy Piazza Venezia), the Vigile Urbano directs traffic with pristine white gloves. Even in the worst of traffic, his look will make you smile.

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