A kimono can be much more than a layer reserved for days by the sea. At La Troupe, its relaxed silhouette allows it to be worn open, crossed over the body, layered over lightweight pieces or styled as part of a complete look. The setting, proportions and layers may change; the piece remains. From the city to the coast, the kimono finds different ways to inhabit the body.
How do you wear a kimono in the city?
In the city, a kimono becomes more interesting when it is no longer treated as an exclusively vacation piece.
The key is contrast.
A fluid silhouette can sit naturally beside wide-leg trousers, a simple base layer or something more structured. Worn open, the kimono keeps its movement and creates a longer, more relaxed line. Crossed over the body, the same piece takes on a more defined presence.
The Tao Kimono by La Troupe is built around that versatility: it can be worn open to preserve its natural drape or crossed to create a different silhouette.
The piece does not lose its identity when the landscape changes.
In an urban setting, keeping the rest of the look restrained allows the volume, texture and movement of the kimono to take the lead.
Can you wear a kimono as resort wear?
Yes. Its lightweight construction and ability to work as a layer make the kimono a natural piece for warm climates, hotels, coastal destinations and those moments that move between day and evening.
By the sea, it can be worn open over a lightweight base, over swimwear when the garment allows, or paired with relaxed trousers.
What makes it more interesting is that it does not have to stay there.
The same piece can move from a morning near the water into a more urban setting simply through a change in proportion, styling or layers.
That ability to move between environments is part of the La Troupe language: garments designed less for one fixed occasion and more for different ways of living in them.
Are La Troupe kimonos unisex?
Some are.
The Tao Kimono is designed as a unisex piece with classic lines and a relaxed silhouette. Its construction allows for different interpretations without prescribing a single way to wear it.
That does not mean the kimono should look identical on everyone.
Proportion changes with the body, the styling and the pieces around it. That difference is part of its character.
Within the La Troupe Unisex universe, the idea is precisely to allow selected garments to move naturally between feminine and masculine dressing without creating two completely separate wardrobes.
What should you wear with a relaxed kimono?
The answer depends on the kind of silhouette you want to create.
The Tao Kimono with the Tao Trousers creates a clean unisex set built around relaxed volume. The trousers feature an adjustable waist with elastic and ties, while their wide silhouette continues the movement of the kimono.
For a lighter interpretation, the Tao Kimono can also be paired with the Lluvia Trousers. Their fluid drape keeps the look soft and allows the layers to move naturally.
The Hermès Trousers, with their wide cut and fluid fall, bring a more polished expression without sacrificing ease.
For women, the Tao Kimono can also be layered over the Bárbara Top, allowing texture and layering to shape the look.
How do you take a kimono from day to night?
You do not need to completely transform the piece.
During the day, it can remain open and light, styled over simple layers. Later, crossing it over the body, changing the proportions or pairing it with a trouser that has more presence can shift the entire look.
The difference lies less in adding more and more in editing.
A sandal, a more structured trouser, a monochromatic base or simply a different way of closing the kimono can take the same silhouette into another moment.
True versatility does not mean asking one garment to become many different things. It means allowing it to keep its identity while the context changes.
From La Ciudad to the sea
The kimono expresses an important idea within La Troupe: one garment can belong to more than one landscape.
It can live alongside architecture, movement and layering within La Ciudad, and feel equally natural when the setting opens toward heat, light and the sea.
Across both environments, what defines the piece remains: movement, materiality, freedom and a less rigid way of dressing.
It is not about choosing between city and beach.
It is about building a wardrobe that can move between both.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you wear a kimono in the city?
Wear it open over a simple base, pair it with clean-lined trousers or cross it over the body for a more defined silhouette. Keeping the rest of the look restrained allows the kimono’s movement and volume to remain the focus.
Can you wear a kimono at the beach?
Yes. A lightweight kimono can work naturally as a layer in warm climates and by the sea. The exact styling depends on the material, construction and care recommendations of each garment.
Can a kimono be unisex?
Yes. The Tao Kimono by La Troupe is designed as a unisex piece with a relaxed silhouette that can be interpreted in different ways by women and men.
What trousers work with the Tao Kimono?
La Troupe’s product documentation recommends pairing it with the Tao Trousers for a coordinated unisex set, or with pieces such as the Lluvia and Hermès trousers for different interpretations.
How do you wear a kimono from day to night?
During the day, wear it open with lighter layers. For the evening, crossing it over the body, adjusting the proportions or pairing it with a more structured base can give the same piece a different character.
Where can I find La Troupe kimonos?
Explore the available pieces in the La Troupe Kimonos collection.
