STYLE ADVICE OF THE WEEK: Kimono Kraze

The weather is finally starting to warm up around campus, which means everyone is breaking out their spring clothes! The kimono is a very popular, bohemian trend this season. It is the perfect piece of clothing to wear over your shoulders on warmer days. Kimonos come in many different colors, patterns, sizes and lengths, so they can be worn with almost anything. Kimonos can be styled over any outfit such as a dress, a crop top, shorts or even a bathing suit. They are very versatile, working as a spring jacket, a lightweight cover up or with a belt as a dress.

This Fashionista paired her long patterned kimono with a cute solid dress and sneakers. It’s always a great idea to incorporate a pattern or color into your outfit by wearing a kimono. The kimono is an adorable addition to her short dress for class. Dresses are always a fun and stylish outfit for this season. They are extremely easy to pair with and awesome to add your own style to. Dresses can be worn with pretty much any shoe such as sneakers, sandals or wedges. This Fashionista styled her dress and kimono with a pair of all-black Converse. This is a cool, laid back look for a day of classes.

Another trend that has become more and more popular this spring and this Fashionista adds to her ensemble is a backpack. Celebrities have been seen rocking backpacks going just about anywhere. A backpack can be worn to class, to go shopping or even to the beach. This Fashionista styled her mauve backpack with her perfect spring dress and kimono, a perfect and trendy combination! Of course, when the sun is shining, you can’t leave your house without a pair of sunglasses!

What is your STYLE ADVICE OF THE WEEK? “My favorite thing about kimonos are that you can style them in a ton of different ways according to the weather, your outfit or your style. They are just awesome wardrobe pieces to have for this season.”

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