I’m Freaking Out on How Cool the Kimono is for Summer

When somebody asks me what is this summer’s must-have essential, without a doubt I say the totally cool kimono.

I’m totally freaking out on how cool the Kimono is for summer. Not only are they the perfect thing to wear on a summer day that’s not too hot they are also great to wear on a summer evening when things cool down a bit. They flutter through the breeze oh-so perfectly, and let’s be honest, they’re so damn pretty.

Inspired by traditional Japanese robes, contemporary kimonos have been given a modern update with prints, fringe, varying lengths and even varying sleeve types. What they all have in common though is that they add a delicate layer to your look plus they make you feel totally glamorous.

The kimono is also a total freaking wardrobe life-saver during the hot months. If your look feels a bit unfinished, toss on a kimono.

Wear them with just about anything in your closet. Toss over shorts and a top, with jeans and a tee or experiment with layering them over printed dresses like I did when I paired a floral kimono with a floral dress (click here). You can even drape a kimono over your swimsuit while at the beach—or rock it over a slinky slip dress for total boudoir vibes.

Shy about showing off your arms? A slightly sheer kimono is the perfect item to wear over a tank top but lightweight enough for a hot afternoon.

So wearable and totally versatile, this one great piece delivers a light layering effect, makes your shoulders look a bit more relaxed and your figure a whole lot slimmer. Which is why it’s my top rated totally cool summer must-have.

What I’m Wearing: Elizabeth and James VINTAGE Kimono (Similar found here) | Nasty Gal Fortune Cookie Tiger Tee (It’s on SALE!) | Nasty Gal Gather Your Thoughts Maxi Skirt (It’s on SALE!) | Free People Boots | TOPSHOP Fringe Bag |

Below I’ve Rounded up some of my favorite iterations of the worlds best summer layering accessory- the Kimono- click to SHOP:

Summer Trends: Kimono or Kimo-yes

I think we can all agree that an outfit has more life, visual interest and style points when layering is involved.

The hot sweltering summer months make that particular fashion plus a little harder to achieve but I have the PERFECT solution for you, the kimono. Yep the Kimono Trend is back and hotter than ever so I hope you saved a few in your closet from their last moment in the spotlight.

Kimonos are light as a feather and you barely know they are there yet they give you that special bohemian, western, effortless gypsy, rock and roll vibe. If you ask me they make the perfect summer layering piece. A kimono can make even the most basic outfit look stunning in seconds.

This one great piece delivers a light layering effect, makes your shoulder look a bit more relaxed and your figure a whole lot slimmer.

It’s easy versatile robe-like silhouette creates is the ultimate summer styling tool. Toss them over shorts and a top, pair them with jeans and a tee or experiment with layering them over printed dresses- floral on floral is my jam right now. You can even toss a kimono over your swimsuit while at the beach—or rock it over a slinky slip dress for total boudoir vibes.

So what do you say this season? Kimo-NO or Kimo-YES!