https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/random-thoughts-on-japan-street-fashion Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 03 Apr 2026 23:32:18 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/random-thoughts-on-japan-street-fashion#post-893788 Sat, 30 Mar 2013 20:23:08 +0000 TraceyLiz65 893788@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Joy, I think that going with a group of teenagers as a student ambassador and being encouraged by their host mother to give it a try made it hard for my daughter&nbsp;to say no.. sometimes peer pressure can be for good!!! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/random-thoughts-on-japan-street-fashion#post-893438 Sat, 30 Mar 2013 14:12:34 +0000 Sara L. 893438@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks for posting! &nbsp;I love looking at street style and travel photos. &nbsp;So fun to see what people in other countries/cultures are wearing. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/random-thoughts-on-japan-street-fashion#post-893380 Sat, 30 Mar 2013 13:07:04 +0000 Anonymous 893380@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ TraceyLiz, I wasn't brave enough to go to the public baths.&nbsp; DS really wanted us to have an onson (spelling??) experience.&nbsp; He has female friends who he said were willing to take me, but I was too shy.&nbsp; I'm glad that your daughter had such a positive life-changing experience.<br />We found the food fabulous.&nbsp; I was concerned before going because&nbsp;I can't have even a small amount of rice, but it wasn't a problem.&nbsp; The&nbsp;lacquer slippery chopsticks were a challenge but the cheapy wooden ones were very easy to use.&nbsp; I suppose Japanese with arthritis in their hands are not bothered because of long use. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/random-thoughts-on-japan-street-fashion#post-893353 Sat, 30 Mar 2013 12:26:42 +0000 TraceyLiz65 893353@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I sent my daughter to Japan for her 16th b'day and while she didn't like the food and existed off of rice for two weeks, she fell in love with the people, the fashions (which she finds on ebay) and learned to love her body... She developed young and before she was emotionally ready and was dressing to hide her body... After going to a community bath and seeing the admiring looks from the young girls, her size C cups became a source of pride and she came back a totally confident young lady even declaring to her brother's that she loved her breasts! &nbsp; Can't believe she is about to graduate from college and go to graduate school!!!! &nbsp;Thanks for sharing!&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/random-thoughts-on-japan-street-fashion#post-893335 Sat, 30 Mar 2013 11:34:16 +0000 krishnidoux 893335@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thank you for these! Great observations, and very interesting. Black and blush, who knew? https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/random-thoughts-on-japan-street-fashion#post-893329 Sat, 30 Mar 2013 11:12:34 +0000 Anonymous 893329@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <br /><b></b>I'm glad that you are enjoying these pictures. &nbsp;I've got many more on the camera that are not accessible to post yet.<br />&nbsp;Angie, we did go to Harajuku, which was amazing with its shoppers in&nbsp;<i>cute</i> and &nbsp;&nbsp;<i></i>over-the-top&nbsp;<i>girly&nbsp;</i>outfits. &nbsp;We were there on St. Patrick's Day when there was a parade and related festivities, so it was beyond crazy. &nbsp;DH refused to even try to get down the street which looked like an overcrowded subway car at rush hour. &nbsp;I think he was also protecting me from the temptation of the sweet shops. &nbsp;I may have gotten a few shots with the camera. &nbsp;All photos I've posted so far&nbsp;were taken with my iPhone.<br />Our hotel was in Shinjuku after returning from Kyoto. &nbsp;There was lots of shopping. &nbsp;Across from our hotel, a short walk from Shinjuku station from the New South Terrace entrance, was a store that sold Porter bags. &nbsp;DS has 4 of them and is a big advocate of these Japanese made bags. &nbsp;He really wanted me to get one but I didn't really love any that I saw. &nbsp;<br />Here is an iPhone shot from our hotel room in Shinjuku. &nbsp;The park below is where I took the photo of the blooming tree. &nbsp;<b></b><br /><br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/random-thoughts-on-japan-street-fashion#post-892996 Sat, 30 Mar 2013 01:35:11 +0000 Angie 892996@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ These pics bring such fond memories, Joy! Thanks for posting and for your thoughts. Did you go to Harajuku and Shinjuku? #6 is extremely characteristic -&nbsp; and note the nude hose! <br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/random-thoughts-on-japan-street-fashion#post-892877 Fri, 29 Mar 2013 23:30:27 +0000 Anonymous 892877@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Joy, what a treat it was to read your post and look at your pictures (although it's afternoon and you're probably asleep now)!&nbsp;<br /><br />I loved the cherry blossom shot. It reminded me of all of the cherry trees in DC where I grew up. But they were younger and so much smaller.&nbsp;<br /><br />Interesting about your take on the fashion too, especially the neutrals. I was very impacted by the stylish Japanese women I saw in Hawaii last year. For the most part, the women around our&nbsp;age dressed very conservatively and in neutrals, while their daughters wore more colorful, flamboyant&nbsp;and on-trend clothing. While I noticed the younger women first, I really admired the quieter, sohpisticated style of the women of a certain age.&nbsp;<br /><br />Rest up, we have catching up to do! I'm glad you had a good trip. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/random-thoughts-on-japan-street-fashion#post-892872 Fri, 29 Mar 2013 23:20:53 +0000 Aida 892872@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ How interesting! Thanks for sharing your thoughts, as well as the photos which are fantastic visuals. I adore the low heels in photo #6! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/random-thoughts-on-japan-street-fashion#post-892527 Fri, 29 Mar 2013 16:48:45 +0000 kkards 892527@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ so interesting. i live in a neighborhood near 2 large&nbsp;universities, and i love&nbsp;august when all the&nbsp;foreign students arrive (we have a particulary high level of Asian students). when they 1st arrive, they are dressed in the current styles/trends of their home country's, and its always so interesting. by the end of the year, it seems they have "Americanized" their looks. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/random-thoughts-on-japan-street-fashion#post-892508 Fri, 29 Mar 2013 16:23:20 +0000 MsMary 892508@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Me, too!&nbsp; I was always a little leery about travel in Asia but now I am totally hooked!&nbsp; I want to go back while my Marine is still there! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/random-thoughts-on-japan-street-fashion#post-892506 Fri, 29 Mar 2013 16:22:46 +0000 Tina.b 892506@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Cherry blossoms, so gorgeous. Maybe the inspiration for all the blush. I love the style, particularly the lace skirts. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/random-thoughts-on-japan-street-fashion#post-892503 Fri, 29 Mar 2013 16:18:50 +0000 Transcona Shannon 892503@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks for sharing Joy - love pic #9 in particular. Those are two fashionable young ladies! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/random-thoughts-on-japan-street-fashion#post-892488 Fri, 29 Mar 2013 16:06:38 +0000 Anonymous 892488@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ MaryK, I will post more on off topic when the photos from the cameras are ready. &nbsp;The ones posted are from my cell phone. &nbsp;It was a fabulous trip and I'd highly recommend Japan to any one looking for a great travel experience. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/random-thoughts-on-japan-street-fashion#post-892400 Fri, 29 Mar 2013 14:00:43 +0000 pil 892400@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ That tree is incredible! Fun pictures. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/random-thoughts-on-japan-street-fashion#post-892398 Fri, 29 Mar 2013 13:57:51 +0000 MsMary 892398@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Joy, you're so lucky to have been in Japan in the spring!&nbsp; I was there in winter and it was freezing but I still loved it!&nbsp; I saw EVERYBODY in Uniqlo puffers in every color of the rainbow, but especially neutrals like olive, pewter, and, yes, blush.<br /><br />Can't wait to hear more about your fab trip!<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/random-thoughts-on-japan-street-fashion#post-892390 Fri, 29 Mar 2013 13:47:46 +0000 Thistle 892390@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Fun observations. Wow, the tree is so pretty!&nbsp;&nbsp; I cna't even imagine mixing that with the birdsong, and I bet they smelled lovely too. <br /><br />Fun trip! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/random-thoughts-on-japan-street-fashion#post-892288 Fri, 29 Mar 2013 10:21:22 +0000 Marigold 892288@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thank you for sharing! I too am stricken by the beauty of that tree https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/random-thoughts-on-japan-street-fashion#post-892283 Fri, 29 Mar 2013 10:04:12 +0000 Anonymous 892283@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ It's 4am and I'm wide awake. &nbsp;<br />I keep thinking of things I should add like hardly any women in heels except small kitten heels. &nbsp;I didn't see heels in the stores either.<br />Parsley, one of my packing mistakes was to end up switching out the blush scarf for a black one because it was warmer. &nbsp;I did wear that black scarf almost daily, but so wished it was blush or ivory. &nbsp;Black on black seemed too heavy. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/random-thoughts-on-japan-street-fashion#post-892274 Fri, 29 Mar 2013 09:29:18 +0000 Ingunn 892274@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thank you for sharing this, Joy! It is so interesting to learn about how people interpret trends and fashion&nbsp;in other places. I hope your recover from jet lag very soon! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/random-thoughts-on-japan-street-fashion#post-892271 Fri, 29 Mar 2013 09:25:17 +0000 Caro in Oz 892271@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Beautiful Joy - thanks for sharing. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/random-thoughts-on-japan-street-fashion#post-892241 Fri, 29 Mar 2013 05:48:17 +0000 Adelfa 892241@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ So fun to hear your impressions and see pics! &nbsp;I am wishing for blush in my wardrobe. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/random-thoughts-on-japan-street-fashion#post-892205 Fri, 29 Mar 2013 04:28:15 +0000 Anonymous 892205@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Parsley, we were so lucky because the blossoms were early this year. &nbsp;They were at their peak in Tokyo and there are no words to describe them adequately. &nbsp;Photos can't do them justice. &nbsp;And the birdsong in those trees! &nbsp;Lots of sweet high piping and mockingbird-like melodies.<br /><br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/random-thoughts-on-japan-street-fashion#post-892203 Fri, 29 Mar 2013 04:22:26 +0000 Anonymous 892203@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ That tree was only one of thousands! &nbsp;Families, friends, and co-workers gather under them to picnic and socialize or perhaps to meditate on the brevity of beauty and life. &nbsp;DS sees several friends once a year at their scheduled gathering. &nbsp;It is especially fab, he says, when the petals fall on you like snow. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/random-thoughts-on-japan-street-fashion#post-892202 Fri, 29 Mar 2013 04:21:51 +0000 Parsley 892202@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Welcome back, Joy, and thanks for sharing your impressions.<br />You must have fit right in with your blush and black travel capsule!&nbsp;<br />Oh my, you were there for cherry blossom time? That must have been wonderful!<br /><br />Did you enjoy the food? https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/random-thoughts-on-japan-street-fashion#post-892196 Fri, 29 Mar 2013 04:13:09 +0000 rachylou 892196@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ So interesting - blush, mint, lace and tights.<br /><br />And look at that tree! So amazing.<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/random-thoughts-on-japan-street-fashion#post-892194 Fri, 29 Mar 2013 04:10:12 +0000 Suz 892194@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Joy, thank you so much for sharing your impressions! I hope you are able to rest up and recover.&nbsp;<br /><br />That <b>tree!!</b>! &nbsp;So beautiful.&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/random-thoughts-on-japan-street-fashion#post-892192 Fri, 29 Mar 2013 04:07:41 +0000 Anonymous 892192@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ My mind is so overloaded and jet-lagged but I wanted to share some impressions before I forget. &nbsp;In general, the Japanese are upbeat, laughing and having a great time. &nbsp;By far the most popular color was black, most often paired with camel, tan or blush shades. &nbsp;There was almost no leather, even in bags. &nbsp;DS said that there is a huge tariff on leather, so no displays of colorful leather jackets here.<br />The weather was cold, but there was a nod to spring in most outfits. &nbsp;I was surprised by how many sheer skirts I saw, many with lace. &nbsp;I was also surprised at how many ankle length skirts I saw.<br />Here are a few street shots&nbsp;<br />1-3:&nbsp;&nbsp;Blush with black was everywhere.<br />4-5: &nbsp;Mint&nbsp;<br />6-8: &nbsp;sheer or lace skirts<br />9: &nbsp;&nbsp;floral pants. &nbsp;Most I saw were low contrast. &nbsp;They were worn by all ages.<br />10: &nbsp;There were lots of tights, some colored, some sheer, some that looked like tattoos on the leg.<br />11: &nbsp;lots of plaid before the spring equinox, especially on the guys.&nbsp; It disappeared and lots of shorts appeared March 21st,<br />&nbsp;mostly baggy and short with tights. I saw lots of Cons too.<br /><br /><br />