How to wear a kimono with practically anything

I love kimonos. My closet is bursting with them – long, short and in an assortment of colours. Some have vibrant patterns others are more muted. But what I love about them most is their versatility and elegance. Here are a few ideas on how to wear a kimono.

HOW TO STYLE A KIMONO WITH CULOTTES

The obvious way to wear a kimono is with a T-shirt and some leggings or slim pants. But have you considered wide pants? Here I’ve paired some coral coloured, linen culottes with a fitted tank top. The velvet bag has a touch of coral to match the pants, and the coal earrings and lipstick reinforce the look. Lastly, we add the satin-feel kimono in black and white fans print by Good Clothing.

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HOW TO WEAR A KIMONO POOLSIDE

Long summers mean we don’t need to feel guilty about investing in good swimwear and accessories. A kimono is an ideal item to wear over your cozzie paired with some pretty slides and fabulous sunglasses. The African Style Story swimwear pictured here is made from ECONYL, a fabric created from recycled ocean plastic. Now you can sit back, relax and sip your cocktail while looking fabulous.

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HOW TO WEAR A KIMONO OVER A JUMPSUIT

Kimonos can even be dressed up for a night out on the town. In this look, I’ve styled a plain black Isabel de Villiers jumpsuit with velvet loafers, a leather envelope-shape clutch, some statement earrings and once again the Good Clothing satin kimono. This jumpsuit is made from a stretchy fabric that drapes beautifully and is crease-resistant. It is a great item to pack in a bag for a weekend away and perfect for an elegant dinner when worn together these items.

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And these are just three ways how to wear a kimono, I’m sure you can think of many more!

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