The Modern Gypsy

When I made this kimono using an old scarf, I made the conscious decision to keep it long and flowy instead of waist-length like a typical blazer/cardigan. Since everyone else was wearing those "normal" kimonos, I wanted to be different and stand out from the rest by being the only one to have a long one.... Or so I thought. Imagine my surprise when I discovered that Hollywood celebrities (from Nicole Richie to Kourtney Kardashian, both of which are some of my personal style icons) have also been rocking longer, floor-length versions of the trend for a while now.

Because of this, I became inspired to wear mine again (the first and last time I wore it was in my Wanderland blog post). However, I styled it a bit differently today. Whereas last time my outfit was very minimalist, simple, and boho-chic, this time I decided to go for an edgier and trendier look.

Since the kimono was already very long and flowy, I wanted to create a balance by keeping the rest of my outfit tight and body-fitting, hence the reason I chose these cobalt blue leggings and basic black top. The boots were just a finishing touch to complete the ensemble.

KIMONO from Me (DIY)

TOP from CPS

LEGGINGS from Wasteland

BOOTS from Terranova

BAG from Balenciaga

BEADED BRACELET from Thailand

CDC BRACELET from Hermes

NECKLACE #1 from K-Village

NECKLACE #2 from Charlotte Russe

If you're thinking about wearing a long kimono but don't know how to style it, check out these celebrities and how they're rocking theirs: