Good afternoon, SWAPpers :)
For those of you who may be unaware, I started a new job. It's an exciting, challenging position and I am getting used to putting in extra hours to get the hang of things. Weekends (which served as my writing and research time for this blog) have now been claimed by writing FOR WORK.
Therefore, the Style File I am posting today is really more of a concept...but it's something that makes me very happy: the idea of springtime in Japan! It's been so cold in Toledo and the buds have not yet decided to bloom on the trees. Perhaps if we all start planning what we're going to wear in more temperate weather, the weather will rise up to meet us!
I'd like for you to re-imagine the kimono. Did you know the true definition of the word kimono literally means "thing to wear"? It has evolved into the definition by which we know it today. Why not consider the kimono as just another thing to wear??? Pair it with leggings, leather pants or distressed jeans. With a mini skirt. Layered with necklaces. With motorcycle boots!
Here are some of my favorite kimono-based outfits that I found on the internetsss. Enjoy :)
xoxo,
Jordan
Tie-dye shorts (with biker shorts underneath!), a crop top and Elton John-esque glasses. Excellent!!!!!
Soften up with your favorite cozy handmade shawl., toughen up with leather leggings or keep it simple with cotton leggings.
Dare to wear a kimono with a harness (we bet Renee would try this!!!) or with bold, colorful leggings and a thick, utilitarian belt.
Layer on a scarf and a necklace. Find a kimono in a futuristic print. Pair with distressed jean shorts and sky-high booties. Or, if you're Susie Bubble, layer on every possible jacket over your kimono and pair with bold pants and gigantic costume baubles!
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