Sunday, October 19, 2014

Making The Kimono Style Cardigan Tend Your Own

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.

In all of the things in the world, fashion is one aspect where you have unlimited options. You can achieve different styles by matching distinct pieces together. One idea that fashion designers have based their creations on are those unique get ups of different cultures. And this is where the kimono style cardigan originated.

Japanese women were the first ones to sport this get up since it is their national dress. But the kimono of today has a lighter weight. And now it is usually used as a jacket.

Innovations are not only evident on gadgets but also in clothing pieces. The trend today is printed kimonos and those that have designs on them. Before you will only see the plain types with sheer fabric. This piece is really suitable for mix and matching. You can surely use your imagination and creativity in putting up an ensemble that would rock.

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.

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.

If you think that is only applicable for jeans and pants then you are limiting your wardrobe. You can also use this with a skirt. Any cut would be perfect but remember the pattern rule. If you have a printed kimono, the skirt should not be printed and vice versa.

Aside from the skirts and pants, one piece and dresses are also suitable pairs for this particular clothing. You can achieve two distinct looks depending on the kind of dress that you would wear. One is the relaxed vibe which can be achieved by paring a cardigan with a flowing dress. You can also go for chic and polished by putting on a sleek dress that would show your figure.




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