Colorful and spring-like, the kimono invites us into our cupboards. Jean, short, dress: we wear it with everything! You are told to adopt it and outsmart fashion faux-pas.
Kimono, traditional Japanese clothing
The kimono comes straight from Japan, where it is a traditional garment adopted by the entire population since the fourteenth century (although it happened in the seventh century). But in Japan, one can not wear any kimono: in fact, it informs on the social category and the marital status of the individual who carries it . Singles wear a short-sleeved kimono; they will be lengthened after the wedding. On D-Day, the groom's mother wears a black kimono with patterns under the waist. Today, this must-have of Japanese dressing has surpassed the Japanese borders to seduce Western fashion. For several seasons already, fashionistas around the world give it a new look, and associate it with all styles.
How to wear the kimono properly?
The fluid material of the kimono and its patterns make it a comfortable garment but also a true fashion positioning. It mixes perfectly with our most beautiful basics, from jeans to the little black dress, going through a simple black swimsuit. And in addition, it goes to all silhouettes!
- A kimono with jeans
Slim, boyfriend, short, kimono gives a sophisticated style to any basic denim piece. It gives it a simple but elegant look with boyfriend jeans, flat sandals and a white t-shirt. We put on a more casual side with shorts.
- A kimono with sneakers
Any shoes addict inevitably has in his closet a pair of sneakers. In addition to the inescapable Stan Smith, Converse or Super Star, it can also be staggered with a more sporty pair like Gazelles or New Balance, for a streetwear perfectly controlled.
- We dare the maxi kimono
The most daring will dare to wear the kimono in a long version. To avoid if one is small under penalty of appearing packed and buried in this big over. But the maxi kimono is the fashion key that will give us a perfect look. With, one puts on shoes, and the trick is played.
Find in our slideshow, 20 ideas of looks to wear the kimono!
