Tag Archives: kimono

Clothes To Keep You Cool

Posted on July 31, 2020 by didyoumakethat

Despite what you might think, more clothes can keep you cool during a heatwave! On today – the hottest day in the UK year – I am wearing a long, viscose kimono over shorts and a silk Ogden cami. (You … Continue reading →

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Kaftans and Kimonos

Posted on July 5, 2017 by didyoumakethat

The release of the Charlie Caftan reminded me how much I adore kaftans and kimonos. (We can debate the spelling of kaftan/caftan some other time!) Kaftans and kimonos are perfect for summer months – for home, for the beach, for … Continue reading →

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Sewing A Silk Kimono Cardigan

Posted on October 5, 2014 by didyoumakethat

I recently bought nine metres of silk for £25 in a sample sale. It’s liberating owning silk that costs only £2.70 a metre – you get adventurous. Enter the Kimono Cardigan, after I saw two versions on a friend’s blog. … Continue reading →

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