Must Have: Shibori Tie Dye

Last year, my incredible personal styling client, Melanie introduced me to the term Japandy. I had never heard of it before. Apparently, it’s the marriage of Japanese inspired style and Scandinavian inspired style. I laughed because apparently my husband and I have been Japandy enthusiasts for years without knowing we were part of a named club;) As Melanie and I chatted about our mutual love for Japandy, we also talked about the attraction to Shibori, a Japanese style of tie dye using “thread to isolate many small related points on the fabric.”

Since then, it’s been clear to me that you, my Dear Reader, might just adore Shibori as much as Melanie and I do. If so, here’s a collection of my very favorite things right now in Shibori- land. We’ll kick things off with a photo of Melanie from her business photo shoot. She lives in the Bay Area so we work together virtually. Part of that work was selecting pieces for her photo shoot, which also explains why she isn’t in a traditional Poplin photo shoot because let’s face it, I’d be a fool not to feature her if she were in the area.

How to Wear Shibori Right Now and in the Future

A wrap dress sticks in your closet year after year regardless of fluctuations in weight. This one is just right for a dinner party, lounging around the house and everything in between.

One size fits most shibori wrap dress for your effortless Japandy style.

Sweaters don’t need to be boring. This one has a one of a kind feel for your, “I like people to ask me about my clothing,” style.

Shirbori sweater with bold pops of color.

This looks awfully similar to Melanie’s top if you happen to be jonesing for one. And, it’s on sale.

This orange shibori long sleeve top is just right on a triangle shaped figure.

Feeling like you want to lean into the Japanese inspired portion of this trend even more? A robe is a great way to do that.

Japandy Shibori robe for your elevated approach to loungewear.

I can see so many women loving this Shibori jacket. It’s ideal for a woman with a Diamond Shaped figure and will work regardless of size or shape over the years. Expressive, unique and practical. It’s all the things.

Shibori long jacket. Available in multiple colors.

Another win for a Diamond Shaped figure is to draw the eye toward the vertical middle. The pattern on this dress is just the thing. Layer a bold cardigan or jacket over top or stick with neutrals. It’s also a stellar canvas for a bold necklace or earrings.

Japandy Shibori shift dress available in multiple colors.

I’m really into this situation. Naturally, as it has a hefty price tag. Sometimes clothing is more of an artform to appreciate than a commodity to purchase. That time often comes when the price tag is beyond the budget:) I’m all about the cropped sweater with or without the skirt.

Designer Shibori cropped sweater.

Let’s not forget the bottom half, shall we? I feel like in our Zoom Nation we are skipping the bottom half of our outfits because they can’t be seen on the screen. Let’s not do that.

One good way to fight the urge to spend the day with party on top and pajamas on the bottom? Have something breathtaking to wear on the bottom…. like this.

Shibori maxi skirt in green to balance an Inverted Triangle figure.

And there you have it! Let me know what you think about Japandy and Shibori. I’m dying to know.