https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-for-japan Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:00:18 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-for-japan#post-1298368 Wed, 09 Jul 2014 07:31:49 +0000 Colleen 1298368@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks so much everyone for the advice, this forum is fantastic!&nbsp; <br />I'm all packed up and ready to head out.&nbsp; I've some nice light layers, linen and cotton, some cute summer dresses, skirts and pants.&nbsp; It's raining like crazy now because of the typhoon, so I'll buy an umbrella when I get over there.&nbsp; <br />I'll take some fun fashion pics and post when I return.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-for-japan#post-1297320 Tue, 08 Jul 2014 03:41:32 +0000 josie411 1297320@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ditto what others said. It will be humid. Comfortable stylish flats for all the walking are a good choice. Stylish Minimalism works well - wear layers you can add when indoors/remove when outside. I found sleeveless button downs (think Equipment or Everlane silk) were a stylish, comfortable and perfectly acceptable option. Tokyo is fantastic - you will love it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-for-japan#post-1296756 Mon, 07 Jul 2014 16:49:59 +0000 Angie 1296756@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>But the a/c is HECTIC. Make sure you wrap up inside.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-for-japan#post-1296749 Mon, 07 Jul 2014 16:45:58 +0000 ironkurtin 1296749@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Summer is super humid, so make sure your clothing breathes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-for-japan#post-1296741 Mon, 07 Jul 2014 16:43:33 +0000 Angie 1296741@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>HOW FUN.&nbsp;</p> <p>Dress up. Very high style quotient in Japan.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-for-japan#post-1296709 Mon, 07 Jul 2014 16:14:35 +0000 Anonymous 1296709@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Colleen, my son has lived in Tokyo for 6 years. People are very fashion conscious. Also, summers are very hot and humid. My son, who lived in Dallas for several years without A/C, says the Tokyo heat gets to him. I think that using linen to cover up is popular. I felt that women dressed modestly. I also had a packing thread that I will try to find. Comfortable walking shoes are a must. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-for-japan#post-1296695 Mon, 07 Jul 2014 15:56:55 +0000 Anonymous 1296695@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have been to Japan several times. People dress up there much more than back here in the US- think dresses, skirts, nice pants (black pants, designer jeans). No shorts and no cropped pants (ie ones that hit mid-thigh). I was also surprised that women my age (older than 50) did not wear sleeveless tops much (so I wore a sweater or jacket over mine) and did wear hose with their shoes (even sandals). Women also wore dressy heeled shoes everywhere (we even saw people hiking in high heels!).&nbsp;<br />Nonetheless, unless you are of Japanese extraction, you will stand out so just dress respectfully and comfortably. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-for-japan#post-1296693 Mon, 07 Jul 2014 15:55:55 +0000 merwoman 1296693@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How wonderful Colleen!<br />My son was working in Japan last year and I spent a few weeks in November in and around Tokyo. Am surprised that it is only forecasted to be mid 80s. Be prepared for heat. Also I found women in Tokyo to be super stylish and beautifully dressed - think big name designers like Chanel, Hermes etc. &nbsp;If you love sushi you will be in heaven!! &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-for-japan#post-1296687 Mon, 07 Jul 2014 15:50:25 +0000 Suz 1296687@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>First off, Angie has travelled in Japan! Here's <a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/2012/05/04/my-packing-strategy-for-our-trip-to-japan/">her packing post</a>, but she also posted outfits from there.&nbsp;</p> <p>And forum member Joy has also been there.&nbsp;</p> <p>I think Ms. Mary also travelled in Japan as part of a longer trip. And I am sure others will chime in as well!&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dressing-for-japan#post-1296631 Mon, 07 Jul 2014 14:59:28 +0000 Colleen 1296631@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Later this week I will be taking my very first trip to Tokyo.&nbsp; I'm super excited!&nbsp; Are there any member who have been before that have some fashion/style advice for me?</p> <p>The weather is forecasted to be mid-80s and raining.&nbsp; I'll be doing plenty of walking around Tokyo, so I need to be in functional shoes, but I want to look cute and appropriately styled too.&nbsp; </p>