Kimono - A piece of garment you can wear anywhere!

A thing to wear, its simply just that – yes I’m referring to a Kimono and its literal meaning is Ki (wear) & Mono (thing), who wondered!

Kimono is a traditional Japanese garment which is adorned in festive or formal events as to when they have to basically suit up! This T- shaped, straight line robe is defined to have different hem lengths for both men and women and are supposed to be a form of covering up in a polite manner. Traditional Japanese Kimono has different layers and styles to it, for every different occasion. For e.g. a Kimono style called Furisode, is a kimono which unmarried women wear but then there is another style called Mofuku, which is worn on mourning ceremonies by men and women. There are all sorts of different types of kimono, out of which one popular one is the Susohiki, which is a wardrobe for Geisha or Japanese stage/ dance performers.

But contrary to the traditional beliefs and culture of the Japanese, kimonos have been making a prominent style trends in the international fashion scene. With different cuts, hem lengths, texture and fabric material, celebrities to fashionistas are carrying this style with a lot of flare and attitude. Over the time we have seen a range of Kimonos, be it bohemian, vintage, blazer, hand knit and even military style inspired.

Selena Gomez

From a casual 2 step make over look, to a formal evening wear, Kimonos can be dressed up or down with a different variety of accessories, add-ons and especially a little bit of fun and flirt! I being a roving Romani myself in literary pursuits of Bohemianism can't accept to deny that I am biased towards the 'Bohemian' inspired Kimonos. I mean I haven’t seen anything more alluring and charming other than these light weighted flared, slightly see through gowns with tussles, prints and lots of character.

My top picks to accessories that perfect Kimono would be a gladiator sandal/ boots (depending of the weather actually), a nice sleek belt (nothing to over board to take away attention from the Kimono itself) and a leather toot or cross body bag. And as they say, “there’s nothing like being too overdressed”, you are more than welcome, rather appreciated on adding bangles, dangling earrings, neck chokers and some waves to your hair or maybe a messy bun or braid.

Jessica Alba

Even for girls who aren’t into the gypsy/ feminine look, blunt and thick fabric Kimonos can be styled with rugged jeans/ shorts and can be used as an add on layer to your current style statement, no matter what it is.

There only so much a piece of garment can offer right, but Kimonos can be your one stop statement from a beach wear to a party wear n a jiffy.

Kendall Jenner

So as the Japanese proverb says, be "like a milestone dressed in a Kimono".