How to style an outfit with a kimono
11:56The kimono. Summer's most wanted item. But the secrets to styling an outfit around it, suddenly everyone is unsure. Today, I thought I would create a mini look book for all of you to show you outfit examples you can try with your kimono. If you have not yet got a kimono then these tips may be useful in the future or just very informative if you want to know what to look for when styling a great outfit.
I purchased my kimono from new look. Strangely I found mine in the sale ( no kimonos are meant to be on sale yet!?) and instantly loved it. The colour pallete includes Georgous summer tones and the edging really jazzes it up. The more typical kimonos however, have the fringing at the bottom as that is the more traditional style but I suppose I'm rebelling!
1) apologies for the very bright sun,making the picture a little blurry! 
Outfit number 1 is a very summery and a more laid back look. I picked out the main colour of the kimono (white) and picked out my top,shorts and sandals in that colour so the kimono would easily stand out and be the main feature. The owl necklace and bow in my hair matched the royal blue colour of the kimono adding a clever pop of colour, not too distracting from the kimono. I really like this look as it creates an illusion that you've really thought about the outfit when secretly you haven't! Shhhhh!
Outfit number 1 is a very summery and a more laid back look. I picked out the main colour of the kimono (white) and picked out my top,shorts and sandals in that colour so the kimono would easily stand out and be the main feature. The owl necklace and bow in my hair matched the royal blue colour of the kimono adding a clever pop of colour, not too distracting from the kimono. I really like this look as it creates an illusion that you've really thought about the outfit when secretly you haven't! Shhhhh! 2)
Outfit number two is the more classy of the outfits. I picked out the coral from the kimono and matched a dress to it. From the back it then adds texture as the kimono and dress are both different lengths. The dark frilly socks add contrast to the bright top half yet still match perfectly to the kimono itself. And finally the white converse gives the outfit a more casual sway to it and add a summery vibe.
Outfit number two is the more classy of the outfits. I picked out the coral from the kimono and matched a dress to it. From the back it then adds texture as the kimono and dress are both different lengths. The dark frilly socks add contrast to the bright top half yet still match perfectly to the kimono itself. And finally the white converse gives the outfit a more casual sway to it and add a summery vibe. 3) 
Outfit number three is very much a beachy one. The colour blocking from the top and sandals add variety and the high pony-tail infers a more sporty and cute look. The transition from the top dark half of the outfit, gradually getting lighter towards the bottom is striking and a clever technique for more people to turn heads when you grace past them. The sandals and hair accessory give a fun feel to the outfit and the parrot necklace adds an exotic touch.
Outfit number three is very much a beachy one. The colour blocking from the top and sandals add variety and the high pony-tail infers a more sporty and cute look. The transition from the top dark half of the outfit, gradually getting lighter towards the bottom is striking and a clever technique for more people to turn heads when you grace past them. The sandals and hair accessory give a fun feel to the outfit and the parrot necklace adds an exotic touch. 4)
Outfit number four is a classic twist on the 60's look. The bun and the cute peter- pan neck top are a more 60's take compared to the skater skirt and Nike air max, part of out modern era. This outfit oozes with cuteness, especially with the frilly socks and hair bow and may even perfect for those of you lucky ones who get to wear their own clothes to school.
Outfit number four is a classic twist on the 60's look. The bun and the cute peter- pan neck top are a more 60's take compared to the skater skirt and Nike air max, part of out modern era. This outfit oozes with cuteness, especially with the frilly socks and hair bow and may even perfect for those of you lucky ones who get to wear their own clothes to school. If you have any questions , requests or comments about my mini look book, be sure to leave them down below, they really do make my day! Also if this post has caught your eye be sure to follow me! As you can see I don't have any followers yet :(
Happy Saturdays !
Lots of love
Natasha xx
27 comments
I love all the outfits, especially the last one! :)
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Haha thank you xx thank you for commenting :) I was worried I would look so Awful in the pictures coz I'm really not photogenic !
DeleteYou are so colour-coordinated! All your outfits are really sweet :) Your kimono is beautiful too - I've always wanted a kimono. Loving your blog so far!
ReplyDeleteHere is mine, I haven't done anything on fashion yet, but I plan to do a holiday haul blog entry soon :)
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Aww thank you very much! That's very kind of you xx yes, definitely consider getting a kimono, they're lovely! :) I'm just on my way to your blog and will definitely follow you seeing as you were very kind in following mine! Oooo that post sounds exciting, I love any kind of hauls and will be doing a back to school series next week x thank you once again Lucy ! Happy Sundays ! Natasha x
DeleteThose outfits are put together so well! you're really good at this and I really like your blog by the way :)
ReplyDeleteWow thank you very much! That's very kind of you and I can't tell you how much I appreciate it xx have a lovely day xx :D
DeleteI love all the outfits and how you put them together! I don't have a Kimono and now I want one :). Love your blog, too!!
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Thank you very much xxxx have just followed you :)
DeleteWhat a lovely blog and an amazing kimono! I adore all four stylings of it! :) I'm your latest GFC follower. Would adore a follow back. :) Hugs, T. http://tickledpinkwoman.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteAww thank you very much! I can't tell you how much I appreciate it! You're too kind :D of course I'll follow you, I'm just heading over to your blog now x have a lovely day x
DeleteI loove kimonos, they're so cute :) I just followed, I recently started a Beauty and Fashion blog too and it's so much fun haha, it would mean the world if you'd follow :) x
ReplyDeleteI know , they definitely are! Thank you very much I really appreciate it xx of course I'll follow, I'm on my way now :D
DeleteCould you give me the web address of your blog? Xx Ty :)
DeleteLovely kimono :)
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Thank you very much x have a lovely day :)
Deletetotally LOVE the kimono
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Aww thank you xx you're very kind x have a lovely day :)
DeleteI love kimonos but I don't actually have one yet, something I definitely need to buy haha! I've nominated you for the Liebster Award, you can read my post here :) http://imkxx.blogspot.co.uk/2014/08/the-liebster-award.html
ReplyDeleteYou should definitely purchase one now that they are all the rage! Wow thank you so much! That's very kind of you, it means a lot x have a lovely day :) xx
DeleteThis is a gorgeous kimono and I love the outfit with the white skater skirt! I like how you pulled in all the colours in your kimono. Lovely!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much xx that's very nice of you and I really appreciate it xx have a lovely day :D x
DeleteCute Kimono. I am following you.
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Thank you very much! I know, isn't it just! Xx have a lovely day and thank you so much for following me, that's very kind if you :D
DeleteThis is a lovely post, the last outfit is my fave! I followed you x
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Aww thank you very much xx I can't tell you how much I appreciate it !!!! Xx have a lovely day :D
DeleteOutfit number three was definitely my favorite (: beautiful photos!
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I love your kimono! The last outfit is my fave!
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