Sunday, October 19, 2014

Several Ways To Wear A Kimono Style Cardigan

By Patty Goff


There are so many ways in which a person can accessorize and express himself. For girls and women, the usual go to when you want the world to know who you are is by the way you dress. It is also used to express your current feeling and your vibe for the day. There are times when the weather and temperature would change, but it is interesting to note that women still find a way to work around and even use situations like this to dress up.

Fashion trendsetters and designers keep thinking of ways to offer something new to the public. This is the reason why women can choose different styles and ways on how they dress themselves. There are several others who based their way of clothing on other cultures or race. For example, the trend of wearing kimono style cardigan was adapted from the Japanese.

Kimono is the national costume of the Japanese women. And this same fashion is now widely used by girls to amplify their look. It is usually seen nowadays, as a cardigan draped over an under shirt. Unlike the traditional kimono, the new one does not reach up to the ground nor it is wrapped around the body.

The first to gain popularity are sheer kimonos that were plain. Nowadays, the trend has changed and girls preferred to wear printed ones. Whichever kind you prefer, you should always remember that this piece would do better if it is not worn on its own. There would be a need for you to mix and match.

It is a breezy and lightweight piece that is perfect for the summer. But because you can have the option to style it your way, it might just be one that you could wear for all seasons. With the right cardigan, you might even look slimmer.

You can wear it with over a blouse and jeans. If you want the slimming effect to be effective, you wear something that would fit underneath. It is also recommended that the color must be monochromatic especially if you opt for a kimono that screams large prints.

The monochromatic theme of the jeans and the shirt will be countered delicately by the design of the kimono. If you want to wear something colored for the bottom, this is also possible as long as it does not clash with your upper outfit. This piece would give you a more relaxed look.

You should also consider the footwear that you are going to sport at a particular outfit. But you should base your shoes on the things that you are going to do while wearing it. It is really important that you be comfortable with what you are wearing. Plain skirts can also be a good pair for kimonos. It does not matter what kind of cut it would be as long as you are going to wear plain skirts for printed cardigans and printed skirts for plain ones.

This piece would also look well over a dress. But you should also consider the look that you are aiming for when you decide to wear this over a dress. If you want to look chic, you need to a plain dress that is just enough to show all your curves.




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