The Red Kimono: ok or too much? ETA: Long jeans & column of black

Joy

Angie's blog post reminded me of a kimono that I use as a robe. Does it work with jeans on me? I would love your thoughts.
Bonus of what I wore to meet a group of new neighbors...black and bone.

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8 years ago

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chewyspaghetti

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I love the second outfit, Joy!
I'm not sure about the kimono. Maybe you can open it up a bit more so it isn't overwhelming the rest of the outfit? I have a kimono that I feel like does the same thing....I will post mine later.

8 years ago

El Cee

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I love the kimono outfit! It is a very dramatic look -- but you wear it well. Outfit #3/#4 is stunning and sophisticated. I like the black/bone color combo.

8 years ago

Anonymous

I really like the kimono. I think the proportions are off. The kimono is really long (which is a good thing), but the jeans are cropped. That seems to throw everything off.

8 years ago

Cerinda

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I love the kimono outfit! But then I like the trend best as "statement" and "accessory" rather than "essential wardrobe item" (says the person who constantly wears solid neutral jackets with slightly gaudy accessories, and has also repurposed a favorite robe). Quite a change from your usual polished, subtle, and sophisticated look. The bone and black is wonderful, and very, very you.

8 years ago

Joy

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Thank you for your help.
Kris, this kimono is rather voluminous on me. It is silk lined in silk, so has movement and opens up more when walking. It also has a self belt that reigns in the volume but looks more robe-like then.
El Cee and Cerinda, the second outfit ( black and bone) feels more like me.
Sterling, I think you are on to something. I will try the kimono with full length and maybe fuller pants.
You have given me interest to keep working with the kimono to try to make acceptable outfits. I think it would fit right in in the Boulder, Colorado area as I see many unusual outfits, especially on women my age.

8 years ago

Barbara Diane

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That is a fabulous kimono and deserves to be seen by more people.
The second is a very elegant structured outfit.
I love that you look great in both.

8 years ago

RobinF

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Love the kimono but I also wonder if it might be better with different proportions. The second outfit is great! I love neutrals together but often forget to try it.

8 years ago

Angie

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I LOVE the kimono outfit. Simply stunning on you, Joy. The other outfit is gogeous on you too. Hope the move went well.

8 years ago

Beth Ann

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Drat. Did I miss your move? Are you in Boulder now? If so, they're lucky to have you!

The kimono is terrific. I can see it best with heels, over a column of color ----- or at a showing of Madame Butterfly!

8 years ago

Joy

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Barbara Diane, thank you.
RobinF, your comment about proportions is helpful and underlines what Sterling said.
Angie, thank you. You always boost my confidence and make fashion fun. The move is in the "unpacking and where can I put this" stage. We have way too many photographs. There is only one full length mirror so I hope the photos are ok.

8 years ago

L'Abeille

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If there is a self belt can you knot it in back to reign in the volume some, like we used to do with trench coats?

I can't get over how drop dead chic you look in outfit 2!

8 years ago

rachylou

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The kimono is awesome...2 is a completely different kind of awesome...

8 years ago

deb

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Love the kimono, yes definitely wear.

8 years ago

Kimberley

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I think you wear the kimono really well. It is a really playful piece and it looks great on you!

8 years ago

Bonnie

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I like both outfits. The kimono is beautiful and you look good in red.

8 years ago

Sal

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Oh yes- I remember that stage of moving. I like both looks - but the second one is just so elegant and chic on you.

8 years ago

Cococat

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The kimono look is nice and I can imagine a long narrow scarf with it too.

The second look is my favourite. It looks beautiful on you!

8 years ago

Mirjana

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Kimono is beautiful on you, but bonus , I mean #3 and #4 is my favorite, so elegant .

8 years ago

Aida

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Totally adore the kimono, just as you've styled it Joy. Would also be super over white skinnies+white or metallic footwear, and could also be fun paired with bermuda shorts and strappy flat sandals. Cognac leather would be especially nice with this piece too.

Second look is super fab!

8 years ago

Firecracker (Sharan)

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I like the kimono outfit, and I know it looks a lot more flowy in real life, as you move. It's hard to photograph this kind of piece. I think you are right to leave off the belt. The second outfit is terrific--a classic Joy look!

8 years ago

gradfashionista

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The second outfit is completely fabulous--wear it more often!

The kimono is also pretty, but the cuffs are throwing me off. Maybe something black and the same length? Or white?

8 years ago

Suz

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That kimono is gorgeous. I think if you play with it you will have a winning outfit for sure.

Love the other outfit also and the photos turned out great! Congrats on your move!

8 years ago

Joy

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Thank you all for your thoughtful suggestions and comments. My general feeling is that the kimono works and continuing to play with outfit ideas may produce better results. I want to try your styling ideas., Aida.
It seems that the black and bone outfit is a hit. The long vest gives it some drama. I will repeat the bone and black. Most of the season I have worn this as a column of bone.

8 years ago

Jenn

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Welcome to the Front Range, Joy! I like the kimono, but I'd be curious to see it with full-length jeans, since it's so long.

8 years ago

Windchime

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The kimono looks amazing on you! I love the color palette and the elegance. The second outfit is also beautiful. You can successfully wear two very different outfits!

Are the pictures taken in the new bathroom? It looks beautiful; my eye went right to the brick glass--very nice!

8 years ago

Karie

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I love the kimono! Perhaps wear it with either all black or all cream/white underneath. It is a gorgeous statement piece.

The second outfit is a winner too. I love black and cream/bone outfits. The bone color softens the harshness of the black.

8 years ago

Jaime

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Both work beautifully to my eye.

8 years ago

Joy

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Jenn, I think I will love living here. Thank you for the welcome.
Windchime, the pictures are taken in our new master bedroom bath. The glass brick makes a wall that curves around a walk-in shower. Our only full length mirror is on the inside of the door of the loo room, so I use it.
Karie, thank you for the ideas for styling the kimono. I can easily do all black or cream under it.
Shevia, your words mean so much coming from one whose style I really admire. Please treat us with a WIW soon.

8 years ago

Nishaa

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I love it... It's a statement piece and will serve you well.

8 years ago

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