Each month I look through my blog archives of daily outfit pics (I have over 8 years worth!) and share with you something that's reached 30 or more wears, to give you some outfit ideas and inspiration for how you can wear something similar in your wardrobe. I started doing this monthly challenge after seeing The True Cost documentary which I highly recommend watching if you haven't already!
This month, it's this beautiful Cotton On navy floral cocoon kimono!
30 Ways To Wear: Navy Floral Kimono
I've been wearing this kimono on frequent repeat recently as it was so close to 30 wears and I wanted to get it there before the cooler autumn weather set in in Brisbane. Even with isolating at home since March, I managed to hit my goal. I do wear this kimono a little in the cooler weather anyway as it's really like a giant blanket, which has made it perfect for these isolation / working from home in isolation days!
Cost Per Wear
Just like the last navy kimono I hit 30 wears with, this was another pregnancy purchase back in January 2016. It's just a floral print instead of the geometric print of my other kimono, and a cocoon style. It was originally $39.95 at Cotton On, reduced to $3 on sale at the outlet. I couldn't say no to that! At 30 wears that brings the cost per wear down to 10 cents a wear, which I'm really happy with. It's definitely been a valuable addition to my wardrobe.Navy Floral Kimono With Yellow Tops
I really like blue and yellow together, and as you can see from the mix of yellow tops here this navy kimono works so well with any shade of yellow, from pastel to mustard!
Navy Floral Kimono With Black
Black and navy are another colour combination I like to wear. The neutral colours look lovely together, as you can see by how this kimono works well with the different amounts of black, like a maxi dress, tank or skinny jeans.
Navy Floral Kimono With Pink and Purple
Pink and purple are other colours that go so well with navy. I like wearing pink with this kimono as it matches the pink in the floral print, even if it's something as small as adding a pink bag to my outfit. With purple, just like with pink, any shade seems to work really well with this kimono - as you can see with the darker purple jeans, the brighter purple bag, and the lilac tee.
Floral Kimono With Prints
I've tried print mixing with this floral kimono a few times, with mixed results! While none of these outfits are ones I'd repeat again, I do think stripes and florals are always a fun mix, and maybe I just haven't found the perfect stripe to pair with this kimono yet!
Navy Floral Kimono With Green
This is a colour combination I wasn't too sure about a few year ago, it's only recently I've been trying navy and green together. In fact some of these outfits were my first few attempts at the navy and green combination! Olive green or a true bright forest green both work equally well with this navy kimono.
Navy Floral Kimono With Grey
A grey tee is a wardrobe staple for me and something I wear frequently. I've perviously shared 30 ways to wear a grey tee, and a kimono is a frequent go-to topper for me over a grey tee to stop an outfit looking too plain. This kimono certainly adds a lot of print and colour to a basic grey tee!
Navy Floral Kimono With A Baby Bump
This kimono was an early third trimester pregnancy purchase and I enjoyed wearing it in that final trimester! I had a third trimester capsule wardrobe I stuck to in my last pregnancy and I found kimonos like this one really helped change up my outfits a little so it didn't feel like I was wearing the same thing over and over. A kimono is a fun topper over a basic maternity tank, and it always fits no matter how big the bump gets!
Navy Floral Kimonos Under $50:
More Outfit Ideas:
For more outfit inspiration and ideas, you can view all 30 ways I've worn this kimono in my blog archives, or browse the complete 30 wears series.Similar Posts In The 30 Wears Series:
- 30 ways to wear a printed leather jacket
- 30 ways to wear a classic denim jacket
- 30 ways to wear a floral kimono
- 30 ways to wear a purple cardigan
- 30 ways to wear a cream jersey blazer
- 30 ways to wear a camel trench coat
- 30 ways to wear a grey maxi cardigan
- 30 ways to wear a navy printed kimono
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Such a lovely kimono hon. And you styled it in so many ways, wow!
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Great post,love the ideas!You look amazing as always <3
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I love kimonos, and this one really suits you!
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You have really made that such a versatile piece!
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Your cost per wear is incredible! What a great find. Have a super weekend Mica!
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I absolutely LOVE that kimono! It is gorgeous and I love how many different ways it can be worn. What a beautiful and versatile piece to have in your wardrobe!
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You are truly the style win of kimono. I hope you have a great weekend. I will be working all weekend.
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Thanks, I do love my kimonos! Sorry you had to work!
DeleteI love the kimono with the pink top, it really brings out the colour in the floral pattern :)
ReplyDeletexo Sarah | Oomph London
You are so chic
ReplyDeleteand you've used that kimono in so many stylish ways.
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Ann
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Beautiful. I love it.
ReplyDeleteYou look so nice in the kimono and I love the many ways you styled it. Hope you have a nice weekend Mica.
ReplyDeleteWow, girl! Good for you! That's a lot of cute outfits!
ReplyDeleteSo many great ways to wear the navy kimono. Loving the floral print!
ReplyDeleteHope you're doing well over there! We're having another month of shelter in place order...
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Hope you stay safe! They have started relaxing restrictions here! :)
DeleteI love that a kimono! So pretty! And I will say definitely an excellent investment. Do you keep track of it your cost per wears on a spreadsheet?
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No, I try record what I paid for things on the blog so I can look back and see how much I paid for things and what the cost per wear is once I get to 30 wears! the blog is a great outfit diary!
DeleteIt's such a great piece. Yay for finally hitting the 30 wears mark!
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I would say 10c is a great cost per wear! It is so versatile and I like the darker background. It will take me a while to get my kimonos to that many wears, I do not reach for them very often.
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I find I reach for them a lot, but because I have so many it takes me a while to hit 30 wears with them, haha!
DeleteThat kimono is such a great statement piece in itself and all the ways you've come up with to wear it show how incredibly versatile it is. Great job on the cost per wear. That's my favorite metric for assessing the value of my wardrobe pieces. Happy weekend Mica!
ReplyDeleteIt's a really interesting thing to calculate!
DeleteI really love a Kimono, they are so easy to style. I can see here you have enjoyed styling yours. I hope you and your family ate doing well : ) xo
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This floral kimono is probably one of my fave pieces of yours. Really so versatile, and you look great in it:) So crazy how you've worn it so many times and it still looks new!
ReplyDeleteIt's a really well made piece!
DeleteWow, I'm hugely impressed at how quickly you got your 30 wears in on this great piece, Mica! You are the Queen of Kimonos! This one is such a great pattern and colour mix. I really like it with turquoise, and I agree, the black and white or navy/white stripe is an excellent pattern mix. Navy/white polka dots would also look good with it.
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haha yes I do love my kimnonos, and this one goes with so many colours! :)
DeleteI love your 30 wears goal! Congrats on getting that cost per wear down, and I love having that archive of outfits to look back on and see all the ways a piece has been styled.
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I love kimonos and have so many in my collection, as they're so versatile and comfortable to wear too! xo
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Loving all the styles!
ReplyDeleteI think your '30 ways to wear' are really impressive! A kimono is so comfortable like a huge blanket indeed. Therefore I also like poncho's so much! I hope you're having a great weekend at home with your family dear.
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This is my favorite kimono on you! I love the vibrant florals. Hope you have a great weekend!
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Ohh I want to check out this documentary. You're always wearing such stylish and pretty kimonos. Beautiful my friend.
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I highly recommend the documentary!
DeleteI love all these ways and you are so sweet... Have a beautiful day!
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This is such a lovely kimono, Mica! It looks lovely every way you've worn it! I've been really into kimonos and shrugs lately! They really make an outfit instantly more colourful and fun! Hope you're having a lovely long weekend! Take care, Mica! XXX
ReplyDeleteyes! I love my kimonos for this reason too!
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I've always admired your way with kimonos, Mica, and this navy one is certainly one of my favourites. Well done on reaching 30 wears. I guess many more will follow! xxx
ReplyDeleteyes it certainly will get worn more! :)
DeleteThe Queen of Kimono strikes again! I love the pop that this gorgeous kimono adds to even the simplest of outfits and as you've proved, it's such a surprisingly versatile piece!
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haha thank you! It is so versatile! :)
DeleteWhat a sensational post. Love this idea. It is just crazy how the same piece can look so different and be worn so many ways. I don't think I have ever worn a kimono with shorts but have seen several gals styling them that way and will be trying that AS SOON AS I CAN GO SOMEWHERE!!! Pattern mixing is such fun. And your baby bump is a great accessory. You are adorable in every outfit!
ReplyDeleteThank you, I have a lot of fun putting these posts together each month! :)
DeleteI know I have raved about your kimono so many times, but I'm going to do it again - I just love it! It's so beautiful and I love how you've styled it so many different ways. :)
ReplyDeleteI hope all is well with you friend, and you're enjoying your weekend!
Make Life Marvelous
I love that you have a lot of archives for your outfits. It is amazing!! Your navy kimono looks gorgeous. I love my floral kimonos. It is great that you got yours for such a great price. You really take advantage of the cost per wear! Love that the kimono is very versatile - even for pregnancy outfits!
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Yes I'm glad I've been so regular with taking photos each day! :)
DeleteLoving how many outfits you made with the kimono. It's so versatile. And you look wonderful in all of them. xo Be safe
ReplyDeleteI love this kimono (obviously, with the pink and purple! :))! It's so pretty and looks so pretty on you! I would definitely wear it 30 times too!
ReplyDeleteWow! I wouldn't have thought that was such a versatile piece initially but you've been able to wear it so many ways!
ReplyDeleteThe kimono is beautiful. Also, you have such an eclectic collection of bags.
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I love all the ways you have styled this floral kimono. You look lovely in all of these. The combinations of this floral kimono with yellow tops are fantastic...but I really like all of these. Very cute outfits.
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Thumbs up for this great compilation! Love how versatile this kimono is!
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You are the one that introduced me to floral kimonos and I love them!
ReplyDeleteGlad I could share the love! They are so wearable!
DeleteWOW, you are such an inspiration!! I would never have imagined there were so many different ways to wear a floral kimono! An each one looks incredibly chic!!😊😊
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Have a super day!
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Wow, that kimono really does go with everything. My favorite is with the yellow. I have one in my closet very similar - need to drag it out and wear it more. I've never thought of 'cost per wear', but that's a really good idea.
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It's a really interesting thing to calculate! :)
DeleteWow, there are a lot of wonderful ways to wear it! Thanks for showing it to us!
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It's always so impressive to see how many times you wear something Mica. I always think that a kimono is such a wonderful piece. And the print mixing is one of my favorite options with it.
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So many beautiful ways to style it, I love it!!
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GReat styles with the kimono :-D
ReplyDeleteDear Mica, like you I love also wearing yellow and navy togehter and what you show as outfits with this amazing kimono looks amazing in this colour combination! I love the other outfits as well and I'm really impressed how versatile this kimono is.
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Loved this! Incredible how one piece can compliment / change an outfit! I've been looking for years for a Kimono to add to my wardrobe essentials but haven't found one yet, still in the hunt for it! :)
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Hope you find the perfect one soon!
DeleteI feel like you have a great kimono collection, Mica! I wonder how many you have? :) Anyway, love kimonos and love that this one is in navy.
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I have a lot! I need to do a video of my collection one day!
DeleteI love this kimono Mica, it's so cheerful and there's just so much you can do with it! Inspirational, as always! x
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Lovely outfits♥ Looks great♥ Have a nice week!!
ReplyDeleteLovely kimono!
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That floral kimono is so gorgeous! I would've never realized there would be so many ways to style it. Sometimes I fall into the habit of wearing a printed piece of clothing with one outfit instead of exploring. I love how you styled it with the golden yellow top! I hope you and your family are hanging in there <3
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It's fun to look back and see I've worn it so many different ways! :)
DeleteLooks great in every way! I love that you've included photos with the baby bumps - I never would have thought to gift a kimono at a baby shower, but it would be a lovely gift for mom-to-be.
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Yes they work so well for breastfeeding covers afterwards too!
DeleteI love all your kimono looks! I have a similar one, so I love all these different ideas for how to style it! I love it especially with the yellow--I'm going to have to try that combo!
ReplyDeleteThe kimono is so comfortable and refreshing! It looks great on you.
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ReplyDeleteThe navy floral kimono looks lovely on you, Mica. Love how versatile the piece is. :)
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This blue kimono Mica is so pretty and you are amazing at styling it. Love the way you styled it. :-)
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That kimono is lovely and I love all the outfits you put together with it! You certainly got your money's worth!
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That floral kimono is beautiful and the cost per wear is amazing! I really love how it looks paired with yellow.
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You cannot beat 10 cents per wear ! OMG how fabulous Mica.
ReplyDeleteYes I'm pleased I got such a bargain when I bought it!
DeleteThanks all for your lovely comments! I'm glad you enjoy these posts :)
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