What To Do To Kimono Style Cardigan A Statement Piece

By Patty Goff


Expressing who you really are can be done in so many ways. For a woman, you can see it from the way that she dresses. Being fashionable does not only mean that you want to look good, it can also mean that you want to be confident with the way look. It is more than just wearing something to be beautiful This is the reason why women want to be fashionable at all times. They match their get up to current situations and this could be an interesting thing to do.

Today, there are a lot of ways to put on an outfit. There are even different styles and themes. Fashion has a way of reinventing itself and creating something new while drawing inspiration from the traditional. One of the best example for this is the rise of a new fashion trend which is the kimono style cardigan.

This style is derived from the custom that Japanese women were in the olden days. The difference is that instead of covering you from head to toe, it has been fashioned into a cardigan or jacket. The material that is used for this modern kimono is lightweight. Sometimes, the fabric is sheer, just enough to showcase the different style it has.

The thing about fashion is that it never stops on one trend alone. People find ways on how they could reinvent a certain piece. Before these kimonos were just plain and sheer fabric. But now you can see the various prints designs and cuts that it has. And because it is a jacket, you need to find other pieces so that you can complete your fashion ensemble.

It was during summertime that this piece became really popular. And even until the beginning of fall, there were still women who are sporting a kimono. The trick is to mix it with pieces so that it would become as suitable outfit for the season. If you want to look slimmer than your real body figure, kimono is the solution to your problem.

You can usually see someone wearing it over jeans and simple shirts or blouses. You can change the overall impact of your look by putting on a cardigan. If you are going to do this, there are several rules that you need to know first. When wearing it with shirt and jeans, it is important that your under shirt is not too loose so that you can still show your figure.

Color is also a huge factor for the slimming effect. It is recommended that you only stick to one color. It is important that you have a plain undershirt that has one color so that your entire outfit would not look like a color wheel.

If you pair it with jeans or pants, you can have the option of wearing heeled shoes or flats depending on your mood. It would also depend heavily on where you are going and what you are going to do. Another option is combining the ensemble with a skirt. All kinds of skirt would match with this piece provided that it would not contrast with your kimono. This means that if you are going for this look, everything underneath it should be plain. You would let the cardigan do the styling and add the texture to the whole ensemble.

A kimono is also a fashion statement when worn over a dress. If you want to look more formal and chic, the dress should be fit to your body but not to the point that it is already clinging to your every curve. Just the right fit will do. For the more relaxed look, you can pair it with a breezy dress as well. But you must remember that printed kimonos must have a plain fabric underneath it.




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