Because nothing says "outdoor music festival" like a gay guy in a kimono. Or maybe that's Sienna Miller in wellies...? Either way, this is what I wore yesterday at the Northside Festival, where I saw Solange! And she was gorgeous and I died. Photos McArthur Joseph.
Confession: I did not actually wear this kimono around the whole time. It's from the 1930's! And everyone knows you don't wear your best kimono to an outdoor concert—rookie mistake. I did have the flower crown on, though, and it was a big hit. I bought it at the Brooklyn Flea for $25, though you might be savvy enough to make your own. If you can't, this is the vendor's website, or you could maybe hit them up on Instagram?
Confession: I did not actually wear this kimono around the whole time. It's from the 1930's! And everyone knows you don't wear your best kimono to an outdoor concert—rookie mistake. I did have the flower crown on, though, and it was a big hit. I bought it at the Brooklyn Flea for $25, though you might be savvy enough to make your own. If you can't, this is the vendor's website, or you could maybe hit them up on Instagram?
Speaking of Instagram, some of you may recognize these pieces from my feed. As you can see, the kimono can be belted, too:
This outfit is also perfect for weddings, in case you were wondering. I almost wore the combo to my cousin's wedding, but rain kind of shut that down. Real talk—I think a kimono is the absolute best for lounging around your house and pointing at things dramatically. You can see how I wore my other kimono (yes, my second kimono) in last week's post.
