https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/japan-trip---style-edition Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:57:48 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/japan-trip---style-edition#post-1098114 Tue, 26 Nov 2013 02:41:43 +0000 Anonymous 1098114@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love Japan. Have been several times. Your pictures bring back wonderdul memories! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/japan-trip---style-edition#post-1097314 Mon, 25 Nov 2013 14:25:17 +0000 Lisa 1097314@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sounds like a wonderful trip.&nbsp; I'm looking forward to the next post.&nbsp; And lots of tradition in the dress, which is a nice change from all the fast fashion I see in my area. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/japan-trip---style-edition#post-1097160 Mon, 25 Nov 2013 05:32:10 +0000 Ginkgo 1097160@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wonderful photos! &nbsp;And I want that coat in the shop window. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/japan-trip---style-edition#post-1097147 Mon, 25 Nov 2013 05:01:57 +0000 AJ 1097147@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks like an vacation! You can see the quality of the fabrics in how they drape. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and pictures. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/japan-trip---style-edition#post-1097145 Mon, 25 Nov 2013 04:55:30 +0000 Neel 1097145@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is beautiful! Thanks for letting us see Japan through your lovely pictures! I remember seeing Angie's post on Japan and feeling the same way :). I love how the women there always look young and well maintained! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/japan-trip---style-edition#post-1097106 Mon, 25 Nov 2013 04:07:45 +0000 Jaime 1097106@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, thank you for these wonderful pictures and description. My son is obsessed with Japanese culture (particularly sushi) and we hope to go in a few years. I hope you write more about your epiphany too - I see why #3 caught your eye. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/japan-trip---style-edition#post-1097048 Mon, 25 Nov 2013 03:00:25 +0000 karymk 1097048@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Merwoman I love your photos thank you. &nbsp;I too, love Japan. &nbsp;Even the Harajuku kids are clean-cut in their way...</p> <p>I have to say I could not stop looking at the gorgeous Japanese men. &nbsp;Their hair really got me, so thick, shiny wavy and sexy. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/japan-trip---style-edition#post-1096995 Mon, 25 Nov 2013 01:51:26 +0000 merwoman 1096995@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks ladies!</p> <p>Suz - I did a <b>lot</b> of looking. I felt a little overwhelmed by the enormity of choice available, and&nbsp;to be honest by the&nbsp;expense. I almost bought a purse, but discovered a math error in the nick of time. I thought it was $78.00, but those $#** decimals - it was actually $780.00, I blame it on the jet lag ;-)</p> <p>I did purchase some wonderful undergarments from Uniqlo, their heat-tech line. These kept me cosy warm, and packed like air. Socks were a good buy for me as well (which cracked my sister up since I am always buying socks on trips) since they came perfectly sized for my feet; no&nbsp;ankle slip.&nbsp; Also a couple of sweaters..which I will post about. And&nbsp;a carton&nbsp;green tea kit kat chocolate bars&nbsp;- thanks Rachy-lou for the heads up on this.</p> <p>That's funny Mary - they were everywhere! I think it's pronounced "soft-toe" in Japanese.&nbsp;Was seriously&nbsp;angling for a visit to&nbsp;Hiroshima after reading your description - but too far for DS to travel given his work constraints. Next time!</p> <p></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/japan-trip---style-edition#post-1096980 Mon, 25 Nov 2013 01:32:44 +0000 Parsley 1096980@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I enjoyed your pictures so much, merwoman- thanks for sharing them with us!<br />You have made me even more determined to visit Japan! It looks like a fascinating country. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/japan-trip---style-edition#post-1096979 Mon, 25 Nov 2013 01:32:36 +0000 Anonymous 1096979@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Goodness what a treat! I want to be transported back to Japan right now. It was the best vacation ever and the food! I will be eager to read your food post! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/japan-trip---style-edition#post-1096977 Mon, 25 Nov 2013 01:26:16 +0000 Carla 1096977@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the trip report and the inspirational visual feast. What a treat! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/japan-trip---style-edition#post-1096975 Mon, 25 Nov 2013 01:26:13 +0000 MsMary 1096975@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Coming back to say, a propos of the swirly ice cream, that my son thought it would be awesome to make a coffee table book of photos of the ubiquitious giant plastic swirly ice creams!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/japan-trip---style-edition#post-1096971 Mon, 25 Nov 2013 01:19:08 +0000 Suz 1096971@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What gorgeous photos, and thank you so much for this report. This is one of my favourite YLF features! So beautiful...did you buy anything? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/japan-trip---style-edition#post-1096947 Mon, 25 Nov 2013 00:47:35 +0000 merwoman 1096947@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Glad everyone has enjoyed the photos! Thanks for sharing your insights - harmonious collision is a very apt description. Angie - I feel the same way about the food. It was almost too beautiful to eat...almost :-)&nbsp;&nbsp;I'm planning to post a Food Edition in off topic.</p> <p></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/japan-trip---style-edition#post-1096885 Sun, 24 Nov 2013 23:25:07 +0000 Anonymous 1096885@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Merwoman, what a wonderful post; thank you so much for sharing your pictures with us. I can't wait to hear more about your style epiphany. There is something about travel that can affect you that way, isn't there? I have never been to Japan, but when we were in Honolulu, I felt we were almost there (there were many Japanese tourists). I was struck by the sober and elegant dress of the women my age,&nbsp;and very inspired by them as well.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/japan-trip---style-edition#post-1096880 Sun, 24 Nov 2013 23:19:52 +0000 journey 1096880@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>thank you for sharing your pictures and commentary of your trip.&nbsp; absolutely stunning.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/japan-trip---style-edition#post-1096875 Sun, 24 Nov 2013 23:18:26 +0000 Anonymous 1096875@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What great photos -- thank you for sharing them with us! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/japan-trip---style-edition#post-1096872 Sun, 24 Nov 2013 23:17:23 +0000 MsMary 1096872@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, my goodness!&nbsp; What beautiful photos!&nbsp; I felt as though I were transported right back with you!&nbsp; The shop window!&nbsp; The beautiful ladies!&nbsp; The swirly ice cream!&nbsp; SO FAB!!</p> <p>I miss Japan, too!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/japan-trip---style-edition#post-1096867 Sun, 24 Nov 2013 23:14:17 +0000 Angie 1096867@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>*happy sigh*</p> <p>I love Japan. I knew you'd love it too. Glad you had a wonderful time and thanks for the report. You rock.&nbsp;</p> <p>It's easy to feel under dressed in Japan - I agree. Women, men and kids are&nbsp;impeccable. And the country is very clean.&nbsp;There's also&nbsp;an incredible harmonious collision of strict tradition and crazy over the top everything. how can you not love it. Plus the food is my best.&nbsp;</p> <p>I miss Japan. xo </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/japan-trip---style-edition#post-1096851 Sun, 24 Nov 2013 23:01:34 +0000 Anonymous 1096851@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beautiful pictures! Also, I definitely didn't expect that set to end with a KFC Santa Claus! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/japan-trip---style-edition#post-1096845 Sun, 24 Nov 2013 22:55:15 +0000 Hestonian 1096845@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It looks like an amazing vacation! I enjoyed seeing all of the different styles of dress. Glad you had such a memorable trip. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/japan-trip---style-edition#post-1096842 Sun, 24 Nov 2013 22:54:34 +0000 Sveta 1096842@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love travel posts! I enjoyed seeing Japan through your eyes - thank you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/japan-trip---style-edition#post-1096833 Sun, 24 Nov 2013 22:46:52 +0000 merwoman 1096833@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My pleasure Caro and Deb!</p> <p>Sorry for the weird formatting - I imported the text from a word document (too many times I've lost a post) and there seems to be extra line returns.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/japan-trip---style-edition#post-1096825 Sun, 24 Nov 2013 22:43:07 +0000 deb 1096825@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you for sharing these. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/japan-trip---style-edition#post-1096817 Sun, 24 Nov 2013 22:40:37 +0000 Caro in Oz 1096817@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Such a visual feast - thanks for sharing. That shop window </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/japan-trip---style-edition#post-1096804 Sun, 24 Nov 2013 22:33:16 +0000 merwoman 1096804@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Had<br /> the most amazing vacation and my thanks to Mochi, MaryK, DonnaF, Jasmine, Anne<br /> and Angie for providing tips and pointers on what to do and where to go in<br /> Japan and the rest of you for your bon voyage wishes.</p> <p>What<br /> a beautiful country – so easy to navigate even though I don’t speak a word of<br /> Japanese.&nbsp; Well I have to admit I can now<br /> count to 10, ask for a beer, and say please and thank you. And the people – so kind,<br /> gracious and respectful. I’d return in a heartbeat.</p> <p>Some<br /> of you asked for photos, so I thought I would pen a few posts describing my<br /> impressions…and how I made out with my one carry on bag.</p> <p>Two<br /> impressions of Japanese style hit me right away. First – from school children,<br /> to shop clerks to white gloved taxi drivers, uniforms rule the day. And it’s<br /> not a question of just slapping something, oh no, everyone wears their uniform with<br /> incredible panache. I could never tire of watching the school girls –<br /> especially those sporting a sailor motif ( pic 1). Or the lads in their double<br /> breasted Mao inspired jackets (pic 2). While most fabrics were dark coloured, I<br /> did see some boys in plaid pants.</p> <p>So<br /> what was my second impression? That I was incredibly underdressed. From my<br /> vantage point, I would use these style descriptors for the typical Japanese<br /> woman; classic, refined elegance and always feminine. &nbsp;A common ensemble would consist of a cream<br /> coloured trench (opened and belted at the back), black hose, black footwear and<br /> luxury bag – think Chanel, Louis Vuitton. Underneath the trench – well that<br /> might be a Burberry skirt (the distinctive plaid was a give away) and silk<br /> sweater or blouse. The footwear was incredible – generally high heels,<br /> platforms fur trimmed booties, always gorgeous.</p> <p>I<br /> snapped this young woman (pic 3) while waiting in line for green tea ice cream<br /> (pic 4).&nbsp; I was taken with the subtle<br /> elegance of her outfit. Fluid trousers, impeccable fit to her coat, gorgeous<br /> footwear (sorry you can’t see her black pointy shoes very well) and Louis<br /> Vuitton shopper. That’s the probably the moment I had my only style epiphany<br /> that it was time to redirect my style journey.</p> <p>With<br /> the colder weather coming, I saw lots of ‘man-type’ coats, but a feminized<br /> version. Pic 5 from “Tomorrowland” (love that name!) store shows a typical&nbsp; coat, although black is the most predominate<br /> colour, creams,&nbsp; camels and blush pink<br /> are also seen. Younger women are often sporting scarves and berets, and duffle<br /> coats in an array of colours. In fact amongst the younger set, I saw cropped<br /> duffle coats in abundance many of them fur trimmed. An adorable ensemble was a<br /> fur trimmed cropped camel coloured duffle with shocking pink messenger bag.</p> <p>Traditional<br /> style was also present – especially around temples. I was fortunate enough to<br /> almost run into a real Geisha (probably a Maiko) on the way to her appointment<br /> in Gion (pic 6) An check out the height of her footwear - pic 7.</p> <p>More traditional clothing in pics 8-10, and gratuitous shot of DS with Colonel Claus.Thanks for sharing my memories!</p> </p>