It seems most folk feel positively about these proportions. I can see the practicality behind them for sure (especially for a layered look)!
@RobinF
Good point - now that it's been trending, I've been thinking a more maxi coat would solve that issue. But maybe I need to think the other way too! Only thing I'm worried about is the lighter material of the shirt dress (as @suntiger mentioned) flying about - like a less risqué Marilyn moment haha! Though @olive makes a good point about it tempering the volume a bit anyway.
@bonnie
Agreed - it might work well on a static mannequin but I'd need to check all angles in the mirror first.
@unfrumped
I look like I just rolled out of bed in such looks too, don't worry - I usually have to add some jewellery or clip up my hair (or something!)
@Inge
I'm sure they've seen much more on the shop floor than they ever bargained for, the poor things!
Yes, a CoC could work to dress it up a little. But I think part of what makes the Japanese streetwear iteration of this work (Muji is Japanese, after all) is the mix of inherently more casual fabrics & silhouettes mixed together - the sort of thing I usually see here is like a slub grey t-shirt worn with an open chambray shirt, then a plaid shirt tied at the waist, with an olive puffer over the top & maybe a hoodie layered underneath (I guess there's some Japanese influence on the HK scene too). But the version you saw sounds slightly more refined - that's the sort of middle ground I'd go for.
@runcarla
Good point - that might have been why I was subconsciously not drawn to the look for myself (the more masculine connotation (in my culture) of the 'Nehru jacket over kurta' look). Though it's usually dressier too.
@SF
Sorry, the brain fog is real - for some reason I read what you wrote as 'blue shirt' at first! I see what you mean now - yes, just the tails/ hem sticking out reminds me of that slightly 'dishevelled preppy' look that was popular in the 90s & 00s (deliberately sticking your shirttails & cuffs out from underneath a long sleeved jumper, anyone?)
@Jules @sloper
Yes, I'd prefer a more cropped jacket on my frame instead - but stopped myself from buying a khaki one I saw (from Zara) for exactly the practical reasons @Jules mentioned. Though @Angie has a good point that it could be perfect for my climate - yesterday was still 27C (even in 'winter') lol!
@kkards @suz @Jonesy
Do you mean people would wear this sort of look under a bigger coat (e.g. whilst commuting) then peel off the outermost layer once they're inside (e.g. the office)? I can see it being practical that way - especially if you just wanted to nip outside for a coffee run/ break in between, without having to get all 'suited & booted' up again.
@rachylou
Does that mean you wouldn't try it again? Never say never!
