"Soft Lines" XL Oki Haori Jacket

This listing is for a vintage Japanese haori (kimono jacket) that we modified slightly to allow for a roomier fit on larger frames.  This haori jacket has a calming presence, as if soft currents of water are drifting across its surface in gentle waves. The dusty purple silk is woven with a refined linear jacquard pattern that creates flowing ribbons of tone and texture. The design feels modern and traditional at the same time, making it a versatile garment to fit your wardrobe. Smooth drape and a firmness to the silk - so luxurious to wear! In our Oki Haori Line (oki means "big" in Japanese) of modified haori jackets, we open up the gusset and underarm seams and then re-attached them using every inch of the salvage seam edges. This yields up to additional inches in the waist, hip, and bust measurements. Whereas unmodified haori tend to be narrower at the bust because the side gussets gradually narrow from waist to bust, our Oki Haori do not taper at the bust, which gives you more coverage in front. Compare your measurements to those given, keeping in mind that the measurements we give are the haori measurements, not a recommendation for the wearer's measurements.