https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-the-kimono-jacket Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 08 May 2026 01:50:40 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-the-kimono-jacket#post-937716 Tue, 21 May 2013 02:26:20 +0000 Suz 937716@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Inge is a genius.&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-the-kimono-jacket#post-937715 Tue, 21 May 2013 02:25:09 +0000 Mochi 937715@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Was out all afternoon and came back to WOW--Inge, I haven't even had a chance to look at these links, but thank you so much! I'm sure they will be brilliant.&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-the-kimono-jacket#post-937682 Tue, 21 May 2013 01:50:18 +0000 Anonymous 937682@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm so excited to see these real kimonos on you and all the wonderful styling ideas! You need to wear these. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-the-kimono-jacket#post-937661 Tue, 21 May 2013 01:31:21 +0000 Jaime 937661@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Nancy the first one looks great on you and you must wear it!&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-the-kimono-jacket#post-937497 Mon, 20 May 2013 22:04:34 +0000 nancylee 937497@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ You've gotten so much good advice already that I won't add anything new....just that it's great that you held onto those kimonos. &nbsp;The first one is very cool and can definitely be worn in a modern way, Nancy-san.<br /><br />And, yes, thanks Inge! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-the-kimono-jacket#post-937476 Mon, 20 May 2013 21:35:43 +0000 Suz 937476@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Wow, Inge - thank you for these links - they are amazing!! I loved browsing the photos.&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-the-kimono-jacket#post-937331 Mon, 20 May 2013 18:51:38 +0000 Inge 937331@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Such treasures in your closet!-) The first one really fits your style, Nancy. It also reminds me a little of the blue work jackets Bill Cunningham sports (not the same style of jacket, but the same vibe). I like all the suggestions above, and I think both kimonos would look fab with lots of white (and silver or another metallic) mixed into the outfit too.<br /><br />I looked on Pinterest for some inspiration photos, just in general, but perhaps it can spark more specific styling ideas too.<br /><br />- a patterned (floral, plaid, stripes, dots...)&nbsp;pant with the long jacket<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://alltheprettybirds.blogspot.it/2013/03/evangelie-smyrniotaki-spring-dries-van.html">http://alltheprettybirds.blogs.....s-van.html</a><br /><br />- white top, BF jeans and some kind of heel (I know this is a maternity style photo, but it's the concept behind it,&nbsp;right;-)<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://pinterest.com/pin/194428908884328189/">http://pinterest.com/pin/194428908884328189/</a><br /><br />- cropped twill pants, utility style pants (I like the idea of dressy track pants here too) and a great (wedge) heel<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://pinterest.com/pin/15410823694688856/">http://pinterest.com/pin/15410823694688856/</a><br /><br />- perhaps use a "reverse tonal colour palette" for your black kimono (unbelted), i.e. bright reds, cobalt blues, greens...&nbsp;underneath?<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://pinterest.com/pin/444800900666636001/">http://pinterest.com/pin/444800900666636001/</a><br /><br />- sheath or tailored dress + statement necklace<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://pinterest.com/pin/275704808409716977/">http://pinterest.com/pin/275704808409716977/</a><br /><br />- with straight leg jeans or skinnies and Converse for a sporty look (layering under a blazer or jacket will be harder I expect because your kimono has wide sleeves)<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://pinterest.com/pin/234398355576260900/">http://pinterest.com/pin/234398355576260900/</a><br /><br />- dressy track pants or zippered skinnies + metallic (or patterned) slipper flats, clutch, and sleek cuff bracelet<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://pinterest.com/pin/120119515031882176/">http://pinterest.com/pin/120119515031882176/</a><br /><br />- worn open as a lightweight coat with white jeans and flats + red bag (or your new orange bag:-)<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://pinterest.com/pin/105905028708755206/">http://pinterest.com/pin/105905028708755206/</a><br /><br />- simple with jeans, white top and bright-coloured pumps<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://pinterest.com/pin/253609022736082978/">http://pinterest.com/pin/253609022736082978/</a><br /><br />- a spot of pattern mixing<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://pinterest.com/pin/112378953171543734/">http://pinterest.com/pin/112378953171543734/</a><br /><br />- statement necklace, slim fitting pants + a great high-vamp metallic sandal or wedge<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://pinterest.com/pin/438960294900139344/">http://pinterest.com/pin/438960294900139344/</a><br /><br />- white top + white bottoms<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://pinterest.com/pin/255016397622528834/">http://pinterest.com/pin/255016397622528834/</a><br /><br />- the shorter kimono tucked into moto style jeans<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://pinterest.com/pin/213850682278728548/">http://pinterest.com/pin/213850682278728548/</a><br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-the-kimono-jacket#post-937300 Mon, 20 May 2013 18:04:26 +0000 bj1111 937300@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ i like the lines of the 2nd one. &nbsp;but perhaps with a more structured belt or just worn loose over an all white/low contrast palette to make it more modern. &nbsp;wedge heels if you have them?<br /><br />and bangles to fill in the sleeve to wrist real estate https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-the-kimono-jacket#post-937178 Mon, 20 May 2013 16:53:32 +0000 rachylou 937178@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ The first one is so classic. Looks easy to wear to me, always fantastic. Dress it up or down!<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-the-kimono-jacket#post-937041 Mon, 20 May 2013 14:41:18 +0000 Angie 937041@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Either - try both pairs of jeans, but show off those heels. YES! These are fab. <br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-the-kimono-jacket#post-937040 Mon, 20 May 2013 14:40:19 +0000 Mochi 937040@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Angie (or someone!), you mean a skinny jean, straight leg,&nbsp;boyfriend....? These heels work okay?&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-the-kimono-jacket#post-937033 Mon, 20 May 2013 14:36:28 +0000 Thistle 937033@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ These are fun.&nbsp; How amazing that you have what is basically a bit of history!<br /><br />Angie has you all sorted, and I can't wait to see the finished result&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-the-kimono-jacket#post-937023 Mon, 20 May 2013 14:29:45 +0000 Angie 937023@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I love that you kept your vintage kimono jackets, Nancy-San! <br /><br />Let's work with the first one first because it's a better shape and length for your body type. The elements of the outfit are there - but we need to freshen up the palette. Lets do faded denim, white layering piece, red heels and a very modern bag. You also might need to cut off those little belly ties - if that's okay with you.<br /><br />I'm excited about your outfit! <br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-the-kimono-jacket#post-937019 Mon, 20 May 2013 14:21:50 +0000 Suz 937019@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Oh, wow! These are great!! So glad you held onto them.&nbsp;<br /><br />I think the first one should definitely work with skinnies. With white ones it would be amazing! But it would work with blue, too. I could even see it with a pencil skirt. It looks really good on you!&nbsp;<br /><br />The shape and relative stiffness of the happi remind me of mine (even though mine is in a dressier fabric).&nbsp;<br /><br />The second one is extraordinary and I love Mary's suggestions for styling. Again, you might wear it open over a pencil or sheath, too, as Angie suggests. In that case, it would be drapey.&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-the-kimono-jacket#post-937008 Mon, 20 May 2013 14:04:19 +0000 Mochi 937008@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Adelfa, here's a better pic. I wouldn't normally wear white underneath, but it's just for contrast.&nbsp;<br /><br /><br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-the-kimono-jacket#post-937006 Mon, 20 May 2013 14:00:41 +0000 texstyle 937006@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ The first one is great and you should be wearing it Mochi as it looks really good on you. I think I'd be tempted to add a bright color silky tank beneath it and wear it with slim jeans and&nbsp; heels or strappy sandals. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-the-kimono-jacket#post-937003 Mon, 20 May 2013 13:57:03 +0000 Ingunn 937003@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Oh, lucky you! I would really like to own a real vintage kimono, and I think both your versions are true treasures. Don't give them away! Style them&nbsp;with skinnies, distressed denim (the first one)&nbsp;a short skirt (the second one), a belted top inside the kimono - just a few instant ideas. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-the-kimono-jacket#post-937000 Mon, 20 May 2013 13:53:14 +0000 MsMary 937000@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I love the first one!&nbsp; I think you can definitely make it work!<br /><br />I would wear the second one with slim cropped pants in leather or silk or satin or a fab floral print!&nbsp; Or a metallic!<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-the-kimono-jacket#post-936999 Mon, 20 May 2013 13:50:59 +0000 Adelfa 936999@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I think the first one would look great with blue denim skinnies. &nbsp;I love how it falls. The second is hard for me to see well in the picture! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/styling-the-kimono-jacket#post-936991 Mon, 20 May 2013 13:39:37 +0000 Mochi 936991@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I was so excited to see this morning's post by Angie. She has some truly brilliant ideas for this challenging piece. And I've had these two kimonos in my closets for decades as we've moved from house to house. Of course, even though they were difficult to wear, I could never give them away. They're both authentic vintage kimonos I bought in my early twenties.&nbsp;<br /><br />The short one is technically called a&nbsp;<i>happi</i>. I think it would have been worn by a merchant. Not sure how old it is, but probably at least six or more&nbsp;decades, though it's made of very resilient cotton and is in excellent condition.&nbsp;<br /><br />I'm not sure if it's the most flattering length or if in general a short-waisted, busty apple should be wearing something like this, so let me know your thoughts. Kimono are really ideal for the typical shape of a Japanese woman--slender and slight and not big in the chest. That said, though I have not worn it in years, if it's coming back, I think I might try some of Angie's suggestions.&nbsp;<br /><br />The second is a bonus piece It's a true vintage kimono...though I'm not sure why it's not floor-length. Will need to ask hubs later. It's probably close to a hundred years old, made of delicate silk. It's beautiful and I wore it as a 19-year-old to my brother's bar mitzvah with black tights and&nbsp;a wide red obi-like belt. Since then, nada. Here it looks like a bathrobe, really not well styled and just thrown on for the pic. I have no idea what to do with it or whether to even keep it (but again, cannot give away). Maybe with more weight loss and a better-defined waist&nbsp;it will look more appropriate. It's also much more fragile than the other piece.&nbsp;It kind of looks like a judge's robe here, but I assure you it's a gorgeous understated garment.&nbsp;<br /><br />Anyway, thanks and arigato, Angie-san! Your suggestions are great and I hope to see this look out on the streets.&nbsp;