--- title: How to style a kimono jacket when you're not at a music festival description: Learn tips and tricks for wearing a kimono jacket when you are a petite woman, featuring a kimono from Hood Hippie Vintage, a new online vintage clothing store. image: https://www.thattimeiwore.com/hubfs/style_shots/hood%20hippie%20kimono/Photo%20May%2027,%206%2010%2054%20PM.jpg --- By Lesley Burr ![IMG_0755.jpg](https://www.thattimeiwore.com/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_0755.jpg?width=3024&name=IMG_0755.jpg "IMG_0755.jpg") # That Time I Wore September 10, 2018 # How to style a kimono jacket when you're not at a music festival By [Lesley Burr](https://www.thattimeiwore.com/author/lesley-burr) ![topicIcon](http://www.sparkreaction.com/hubfs/Oceania%20Theme%202016/Images/topicIcon.png) [how-to](https://www.thattimeiwore.com/topic/how-to), [Fashion](https://www.thattimeiwore.com/topic/fashion) [![Photo May 27, 6 10 54 PM](https://www.thattimeiwore.com/hubfs/style_shots/hood%20hippie%20kimono/Photo%20May%2027,%206%2010%2054%20PM.jpg) ](https://www.thattimeiwore.com/how-to-style-kimono-outside-music-festival) Kimono jackets are tricky to wear without looking like you're about to prance off to Lollapalooza, or without feeling like you wore your pjs out of the house. They can feel especially intimidating to pull off when you're a petite woman. My friend Lucy opened up a fantastic online vintage shop, Hood Hippie Vintage, and I've been wearing the heck out of this kimono from her shop since I got it. Read more about the store and learn some thrift shopping tips and tricks [here](https://www.thattimeiwore.com/qa-with-lucy-mcbride-owner-of-hood-hippie-vintage). I put together a few tips for how to wear a kimono jacket in real life based on what I found works for me: ![Fashion blogger Lesley Burr of That Time I Wore wears a vintage kimono and jeans.](https://www.thattimeiwore.com/hubfs/style_shots/hood%20hippie%20kimono/Photo%20May%2027,%206%2007%2001%20PM.jpg) ## 1. Keep the rest of your outfit streamlined. Kimonos are voluminous by nature, so to keep from looking like you're drowning in fabric, make sure you're wearing something fitted underneath. I was going for a more casual vibe, so I opted for simple jeans and a black top. [Tailored trousers](https://www.thattimeiwore.com/fall-fashion-vintage-graphic-ts-and-lace-up-pants) and a white t-shirt would work just as well. ![Fashion blogger Lesley Burr of That Time I Wore wears a vintage kimono, crop top, and jeans.](https://www.thattimeiwore.com/hubfs/style_shots/hood%20hippie%20kimono/Photo%20May%2027,%206%2009%2046%20PM.jpg) ![Fashion blogger Lesley Burr of That Time I Wore poses in a vintage kimono from the store Hood Hippie.](https://www.thattimeiwore.com/hubfs/style_shots/hood%20hippie%20kimono/Photo%20May%2027,%206%2007%2011%20PM.jpg) ## 2. Dress to elongate your body. High-waisted jeans are a short girl's friend because they lengthen the leg. Wearing slim ankle boots that hide any ankle and have a small heel help maintain an unbroken vertical line. ![Lesley Burr of fashion blog That Time I Wore shows how wearing high-waisted jeans can make a kimono flattering on a petite person.](https://www.thattimeiwore.com/hubfs/style_shots/hood%20hippie%20kimono/Photo%20May%2027,%206%2010%2050%20PM.jpg) ![That Time I Wore fashion blogger wears outfit featuring vintage kimono jacket.](https://www.thattimeiwore.com/hubfs/style_shots/hood%20hippie%20kimono/Photo%20May%2027,%206%2007%2038%20PM.jpg) ![That Time I Wore fashion blogger poses again in a kimono jacket.](https://www.thattimeiwore.com/hubfs/style_shots/hood%20hippie%20kimono/Photo%20May%2027,%206%2010%2042%20PM.jpg) ## 3. Don't over accessorize. The kimono is the star of the show here, so any additional accessories should complement, but not compete with it. My hoop earrings had long chains that helped play up the vertical length I was trying to achieve. I chose a simple double-buckle belt to play up the Western vibe of my boots, and a vintage plastic tile clutch to bring out the red in the kimono. ![Fashion blogger That Time I Wore wears gold hoop earrings from Jenny Bird Jewelry.](https://www.thattimeiwore.com/hubfs/style_shots/hood%20hippie%20kimono/Photo%20May%2027,%206%2011%2038%20PM.jpg) ![Fashion blogger That Time I Wore holds a vintage plastic tile clutch purse.](https://www.thattimeiwore.com/hubfs/style_shots/hood%20hippie%20kimono/Photo%20May%2027,%206%2011%2056%20PM.jpg) Kimono: [Hood Hippie](https://www.hoodhippievintage.com/) Jeans and boots: [Topshop](http://us.topshop.com/?geoip=home) Top and belt: [Forever 21](https://www.forever21.com/us/shop) Earrings: [Jenny Bird](https://jenny-bird.com/) Bag: Vintage And as a treat for That Time I Wore readers, my friend Lucy is offering 15% off all purchases from [Hood Hippie Vintage](https://www.hoodhippievintage.com/). 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