South Korea's style
is based on clean, simple shapes and neutral colors. If you spend most of your
free time watching K-dramas, you're probably used to seeing actors in oversized
dress shirts tucked into high-waisted relaxed slacks or long coats over cosy,
elegant sweaters, ending in socks and loafers or plain white sneakers. Not only
do the neutral colours make for a great capsule wardrobe, but the pieces can
also be easily dressed up or down. That's the beauty of K-fashion.
The popularity of
K-pop idols and Korean movies around the world has made us more interested in
bucket hats, experimental streetwear, and puffer jackets. "Korean fashion
is all about layering and wearing clothes that are too big." "As
K-pop and Korean celebrities become more popular, more and more people around
the world want to copy their style," Sherry Fikry, a fashion stylist with
a certificate from Dubai's FAD Institute of Fashion and Luxury, said.
Looks are also
important. With an exaggerated silhouette, the wearer has more room for
creativity and sculpting. Take actress Moon Gayoung from the Netflix streaming
series "The Interest of for example. On TikTok, people are talking about
her loose dress shirts in pale blue, beige, and cream with rolled-up sleeves
that she wears to work and tucks into high-waisted pants. Fikry says that
high-rise, wide-leg pants highlight the legs and make you look taller. Now is
the time to upgrade your closet with the nice winter pieces you've been
dreaming about and shop for the trendy, laid-back style that young Koreans
like. Fikry gives some tips on how to dress for the weather in the UAE, like
wearing a cap with a loose suit or the classic sock-and-shoe combo.