How to Say ‘It looks great on you.’ in Italian
Ti sta benissimo.
tee stah beh-nees-SEE-moh
[tee stah beh-nees-SEE-moh]
💬 Usage Tip: stare with a clothing item means "to suit": Ti sta bene "it suits you". For plural items it becomes ti stanno, as in Ti stanno bene "they suit you".
Phrase Breakdown
Ti
[tee]
to you
Indirect object pronoun meaning to you in expressions like interessare.
Ti interessa? questa opportunità?
Does this opportunity interest you?
sta
[stah]
suits / looks
From 'stare'; 'stare bene a qualcuno' means clothing suits someone.
Questo colore ti sta bene.
This colour suits you.
benissimo
[beh-nees-SEE-moh]
perfectly
Adds strong approval, meaning very well or perfectly.
Alle otto va benissimo, grazie.
Eight o'clock works perfectly, thank you.
Guides for Italian learners
Get the Full Learning Experience
This lesson is just a preview. Download PrettyFluent to practice pronunciation, roleplay conversations, and master vocabulary with spaced repetition.
Pronunciation Feedback
AI-powered feedback on what you say out loud
Spaced Repetition
Retain vocabulary long-term with smart practice
Immersive Roleplaying
Practice real conversations with AI partners
Lessons for Your Situation
Request lessons tailored to your specific needs
Get Full LessonWhat Learners Are Saying
“Spent the summer in Tuscany researching Italian cuisine. Being able to chat with nonnas at the market about recipes? Absolutely priceless.”
Grace P., 34, Food Writer
“Working on a project in Milan and needed professional Italian fast. The business roleplays gave me the confidence to present to clients within a month.”
Daniel F., 45, Architect
“Learning a language has never been as immediately impactful. Now I can charm the locals and navigate the food scene like a boss.”
Alex M., 42, Software Engineer