The Ultimate Throw-On-And-Go Light Layer

The Ultimate Throw-On-And-Go Light Layer

The kimono is a traditional Japanese ceremonial garment, typically full length and made from the finest silks, but its more casual counterparts make a perfect, bohemian topper for any off-duty ensemble. Your rigid jackets and heavy sweaters have nothing on this silky swath.

Here are a few styling tricks to work your kimono over just about anything.

Denim Drape

Jeans and a T-shirt never had it so good. Whether they’re cropped, belled or skinny, the luxe silk devore of a fringed kimono offers the soft and supple counterpart your rugged denim needs. For the ultimate boho ensemble, finish your kimono-and-jeans look with a floppy hat and heeled ankle boots.

Sundress Swaddle

When the weather heats up, there’s nothing like slipping into a barely-there sundress that shows your shoulders and heading out into the radiant daylight. After a long day frolicking in the sun, though, the evening settles in cooler than you anticipated and you start to shiver in your skimpy frock. A soft, loose kimono is the optimal weight for those cool warm-weather evenings and looks natural alongside a dress this carefree.

Comfy Cuddle

You could spend your day off in that old terrycloth robe you’ve had for years, or you could enjoy a luxurious afternoon in cashmere leggings, a long-sleeved tee and a shimmering kimono that floats behind you when you walk. Feeling comfortable and stylish turns a day in bed into a day of pleasure.

Forget the heavy coats. A silk kimono is a feathery treat that you’ll wear over and over.

Light, lovely and wearable in the extreme—kimonos are the cover-up you’ve been missing.

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