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How to Style a Kimono for Spring and Summer

One way that encourages me to shop my closet is to set a theme for outfits for a week or so. I typically break it up some so I do not get bored, but it does help me make sure I wear all the things. At the end of April, I decided it was time to style my kimonos as the weather was perfect for a light layer and since kimonos can provide protection from the sun when needed. My goal was to create a variety of outfits to inspire you to shop your closet using these ideas as loose guidelines.

With wide leg jeans

While most of my kimonos are thrifted, this one was an Amazon find a few years ago. I love the neutral print and reach for this one quite often. I think I saw someone style their kimono with white pants and black tee and decided to use that idea as the inspiration for this outfit.

With jeans

Since this thrifted kimono is size XL and can be overwhelming on my frame, I knotted the ends and used a Maggie Snap to keep it together.

With a dress

I wanted to wear this kimono but wanted a bright color under it since it is spring. I realized it would be fun over a dress so I looked through my collection and voila: this Target red dress fit the bill! It was a little chilly but I really like how it turned out.

With leggings

I wore this for my son’s first college visit. It took me a minute to figure out which top to wear under the kimono since I wanted something bright and a little longer since I was wearing leggings. I really love the color combo of this red/orange and turquoise similar to the outfit with the jeans.

Over a Jumpsuit

This is not technically a kimono but I am using a button down dress as a kimono so I thought it fit the theme.

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