LOOKBOOK | The stiff and loose dichotomy

Why so serious?

I don't get to wear them often but I'm really loving these kimono cardigans from House of Nippon, which come in a variety of prints that it feels like I can never have enough. They're very fashionable and perfect for lightweight layering. This time we go brown and with a stiffer fabric so the sleeves stay in form. This one's also a little long for that extra swag as you saunter your way around town.

In direct contrast to all this stiffness, I wore some loose-fitting trousers that are a little high-waisted and ankle-length. Not that I had had enough of fitted pants but let's just say we also need to expand our horizon a bit, try something we're not accustomed to.

Trying out high-waisted pants. Not too high-waisted, though.

I guess I'm really feeling it.

As for color coordination, I believe brown works fine with the dusty, pinkish-brown hue of the pants. And then it's just a plain black tee for maximum comfort, though I still went for brogues because I still want to keep everything office-appropriate. Well, in a way. In a casual way.

Believe me, I'm smiling. Well, just a wee bit.

City sidewalks, busy sidewalks.

Not looking, not looking.

Look how stiff the kimono's fabric is, which helps it maintain its form.

Hey, stranger!

Uhm, caption this?

Try one now!
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Kimono cardigan (House of Nippon); t-shirt and pants (Uniqlo); shoes (Massimo Dutti).