Kimonos take center stage each time the weather warms up. They’re great bikini cover-ups, and they’re ideal for daywear too.
Wear one over a tank top and denim cutoffs, and you’re all set to look effortlessly chic for whatever errand it is you’re running for the day.
We’ve also shown you five exciting ways to rock the kimono during fall by layering them under or over other articles of clothing, courtesy of carefully handpicked looks from personal style bloggers.
Jessica Alba styled a Three Dots kimono wrap with Citizens of Humanity Premium Vintage Corey slim crop boyfriend jeans and a Pam & Gela twist-sleeve muscle shirt (Credit: WENN)
Celebrity Style Spotlight: Jessica Alba’s Kimono Ensemble
Today, however, we’re taking a cue from a celebrity — Jessica Alba — and the super cool way she styled this very versatile topper.
While out attending a kids’ birthday party in Hollywood, the popular film actress unexpectedly layered her Three Dots kimono over a graphic Pam & Gela tee and slouchy boyfriend jeans.
Capping off the ensemble were a fedora hat and some really colorful studded flat sandals. It was an unusual mix for a kimono, but being the stylish mom that she is, Jessica made it work.
On July 19, 2014, in Los Angeles, Jessica Alba effortlessly styled a chic ensemble featuring a Three Dots kimono wrap, a Pam & Gela twist sleeve muscle shirt in Blue Wallflower, and Citizens of Humanity Premium Vintage Corey slim crop boyfriend jeans in Renegade (Credit: WENN)
Get The Look: Recreate Jessica Alba’s Kimono Outfit
How do you like the way Jessica styled her kimono? Will you wear such an outfit, or do you find it lousy or frumpy?
We like it. We also admit that adding the fedora made a huge difference. It’s laid-back attire that is chic and effortless and has that ‘I’m too cool to dress up’ vibe. Who’d have thought a printed kimono would work with a graphic shirt and torn-up loose jeans, right?
Choosing Your Perfect Kimono: Tips and Tricks
So, how about we copy Jessica’s outfit today? Jessica’s cute kimono is from Three Dots. It is crafted in printed viscose fabric, which is soft to the touch and cool to the skin:
Three Dots Kimono Wrap with Contrast Piping, $198
You can try the Giraffe kimono from Gabrielle Rocha if you want a cheaper option. It’s lightweight, and the print is easy on the eyes:
Gabriella Rocha Rainbow Giraffe Kimono, $59
Note that to pull off this attire, you must select a shorter kimono instead of a long one that ends right along the thighs.
The reason is simple: avoid looking frumpy in cropped and slouchy boyfriend jeans. It’s all a matter of balance and proportion.
Once you have the kimono in order, top it over a white graphic tee and some loose and cropped boyfriend jeans. Finally, punctuate the mix with standout extras, such as a fedora hat and a pair of studded sandals:
The Finishing Touches: Accessorize with Goorin Brothers’ Straw Fedora ($50) and Sam Edelman’s Eavan Sandals ($130) for a complete, curated look