Japanese School Uniform・学校制服

The seifuku is an item of wonder and transformation.
…at least to me it is.

Originally, the Japanese seifuku was modelled on European-style naval uniforms in the late 19th century. Traditionally, the boys uniform was military style and the girls uniform was a sailor outfit.

Das right. The sailor outfit replaced the hakama in the Meiji Era i.e. this wonderfully stylish piece↓

I wish I was given the chance to wear this to school everyday. At least when the wind blows, the skirt won’t fly up like a parachute.

All schools have a summer version of the uniform (white dress shirt and uniform slacks for boys and traditional uniform/blouse and tartan skirt for girls)  and a sports activity uniform. The sailor uniform is like a symbol of youth. Some fashionista individuals, if you’re being stereotypical – Tokyo girls, will subvert the uniform by adding loose socks, decorations, badges, shortening their skirts, etc. And in a way, that is how the gyaru fashion was brought about. (Will blog about later)

Harajuku Street Fashion・原宿ストリートファッション

Harajuku is ‘the fashion capital’ of Japan, commonly known as the area around Harajuku Station in the Shibuya ward of Japan. Today the term ‘Harajuku’ can refer to anyone dressed in any fashion style walking around Harajuku. They are normally teenagers that donne a variety and hybrids of styles such as goth lolita, visual kei, decora, gyaru and also cosplayers that come together and socialise in this giant area. Ultimately, there are no set rules for Harajuku street style because it is it is all about portraying your ‘own’ style – which can be as unique or bizarre as you want.

Alright, please hold onto your seat dearie, because I am going to transport you to another world:

I like how she looks cute but spunky at the same time.