Wear a Haori Coat
Haoris are oversized jackets that go over kimonos in traditional Japanese fashion. They are generally made with vibrant colors and intricate patterns. They are most often worn open in the front. This jacket is a versatile addition to any outfit that goes with almost any style. To wear a haori coat, choose a neutral to go with it, dress it up or down, and add accessories.
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Pairing the Haori with the Right Outfit
- Layer a haori with neutral shirts. Haoris for women are characteristically bright with bold patterns, while haori for men are dark or muted colors. Make your haori the centerpiece of your outfit. Pick a plain neutral t-shirt or blouse to place underneath it. Wear the haori over the plain shirt so the shirt doesn’t take the attention away from the beautiful pattern and colors.
- Try a thin t-shirt in white, black, or grey. You may also choose a solid color t-shirt that matches one of the colors in the haori.
- Consider a neutral toned button up or blouse.
- Pair with jeans for a casual look. Haoris are versatile articles of clothing that look good with any bottom. Jeans look great with them because they are a neutral bottom that gives the haori a casual vibe.
- You can wear this outfit when you go shopping or out with friends.
- Wear shorts with the haori in warmer weather. Though a haori is a jacket, it is lightweight and can be worn in spring or summer. Shorts with a neutral top and a bright haori can be a great combination for a warm day.
- Place a haori over a long skirt. For a soft look, try pairing your haori with a knee-length or maxi skirt. Both of these skirts work well with the long haori jacket since they will fall below the hem of the jacket.
- Layer the haori with sweaters. Haori are oversized, so they make a great garment for the winter time. You can wear them over thick sweaters or cardigans for a fashionable and warm winter look.
- Try pairing a sweater, haori, scarf, knit hat, and boots for a fashionable warm outfit.
- Wear a haori over a dress. Haori can be dressed up to wear to formal occasions. Most traditional haori are made of high quality fabrics with beautiful designs. Put on a haori with a simple dress, like a plain black dress. You can go bold, like pairing a red haori with a black dress, or keep it simple with a black haori.
- Pair a haori with dress pants. Male haoris are commonly in neutral colors like grey and black. In addition to wearing it with jeans for a casual look, you can put a haori with dress pants for a nicer outfit. Choose a contrasting neutral shade of pants and a matching button up.
- For example, you can pair a black haori with grey pants and a solid shirt in white, blue, or even purple.
Accessorizing Your Haori
- Drape a scarf around your neck. Scarves are a great accessory for a haori. Try an open long scarf that hangs down along the cut of the front of the haori. You can also wear a smaller scarf tied around your neck. Try looping a scarf around your neck or drape one around your shoulders.
- Choose a scarf that is in a complimentary color to your haori.
- Place a belt over the haori. Though the traditional way to wear a haori is to leave it open as a jacket, you can wear your haori coat with a belt. Place it over your favorite base shirt and bottom or dress and then add a belt for a cinched look.
- Wearing the haori this way is similar to wearing a belt with a sweater, dress, or shirt.
- Choose the color and print based on the season. Haori come in all sorts of bold colors and patterns. You can choose the haori that you wear based on the season. Go for pastels and florals in spring, bright colors in summer, earthier tones in fall, and blues and greys in winter.
