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mori-kei-resources · 13 days

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Hi! I want to get into mori kei but where i live it's about to be summer and it can get up to 40 degrees celsius. So is there anything mori kei i could wear in the summer? If so please give me outfit inspo, i'm out of ideas

Hello, dear! I hope you are doing well ꒰⁠⑅⁠ᵕ⁠༚⁠ᵕ⁠꒱⁠˖⁠♡

First of all, I'm so happy you want to get into mori kei!! ^o^ I hope you are able to find comfort in this wonderful style, as well as in the community! Ask as many questions to as many people as you want, I promise we are all nice and willing to help! -`♡´-

Now, since it's starting to get toasty where I live, let me say that wearing mori in hot weather is damn near torture. ｡°(°.◜ᯅ◝°)° I understand your pain! The real problem here is the layering, which is a big part of mori as a whole. However, you can get away with wearing less layered outfits and still have that "mori look".

What do I mean by this?

Well...Let me make a list! ^^

1. Tops:

First and foremost, try to go for thinner, loose fitting blouses, tops, tunics or shirts. These are usually pretty easy to layer underneath a thinner, flowy dress (or even the opposite, depending on the type of coord you're aiming for!) and get that mori kei look without getting too hot!

Aim for short sleeves (or even those with straps/strapless), with natural, breathable materials like cotton or linen, and don't worry about layering too much, as it will cause you to get too hot!

2. Bottoms:

For the bottoms, try to look for flowy skirts (long, midi or short--remember, it will always come down to preference), or even some shorts! These are heaven sent for wearing mori in the summer, trust me! You can layer them underneath a loose tunic or a shorter dress, and put a thin lace vest on top and bam! you have a mori coord right there!

This is a personal preference, but I also like to wear jeans with mori, but those can get pretty hot for some people! If you prefer to wear trousers (or just want to), try to choose those that are flowy, loose and have natural, breathable fabrics. Go for either cotton, linen or denim since those are the most comfortable and breezy.

3. Shoes and Socks:

For shoes, look for something comfortable and not too heavy/hot. Sandals, or even Oxfords, as long as they are breathable and light, are the safest bet for you. Some white or beige cloth snickers will do the trick pretty easily as well, but, like I said, it will come down to preference at the end of the day.

Socks can get your feet pretty hot, but if you still want to use them, look for thinner socks made out of cotton, as those tend to be the lightest on the feet!

4. Accessories:

When it comes to accessories, avoid using anything made out of wool or crochet, as the materials are usually heavier and will make you hotter! Instead, opt for something lighter and easily removable, like pendants or thin bracelets.

Hair accessories are fine for the most part, but avoid any wool hats or anything that is too heavy and go for straw hats, for example! You can also add lace and doilies to them to make them cuter o(≧∀≦)o

If you don't like to accessorize that much, that's fine too!

Here's some examples of summer/hot weather mori coords I found on Pinterest and Tumblr:

Here's also a wonderful video by the lovely Miwako, where she gives some tips for summer mori outfits (go check her channel out, she is great and a HUGE inspiration for me<3):

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At the end of the day, the most important part of mori kei is to be relaxed and not stress too much about it! It can be hard in the beginning to nail the coords, and you might feel like giving up. But remember, a mori wardrobe is not built overnight, and it usually takes a while for you to get to a place where you have all the pieces you need (or even want). There will be a lot of trail and error, but I assure you that once you get the hang of it (and once you find your own personal mori look) you won't want to go back! (✿◡‿◡)

I hope I was of any help, and remember to have fun while wearing mori, and be your truest, most authentic self!

#mori fashion #style guides #hot weather

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mori-kei-resources · 4 months

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#mori fashion #style guides #cold weather #video

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mori-kei-resources · 4 months

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GUIDE TO MORI KEI!! 森系

mori kei is one of the many early 2000s subcultures that originated from the harajuku district inspired by living in the woods.

wearers of this type of clothing are usually referred to as mori girl (森ガール) or mori boy (森ボーイ). basically, forest girl/boy.

this subculture is based on nature and gives off a more elven/fae feel, its main color pallet consisting of earth tones, greens, whites, and other soft colors. plaid is a pattern that occasionally appears in mori kei fits, and sometimes baby blues and pinks will appear for a contrast to an outfit.

if you want to look for some clothing that would fit with this aesthetic, look for something loose and natural, and pieces that layer well together. such as a large cardigan/sweater vest that goes well with a frilly dress/skirt and leg warmers and tights. pants may also be used for a more masculine look.

"ゆるふわ" is what the loose layers achieve, hiding the curves of the body and therefore the wearer has a "fluffy" appearance. when layering, make sure to begin with the lightest/thinest layer first, and then move on to heavier materials.

lace, light materials, and embroidered clothes are musts, while accessories such as shawls, tights, and scarfs add to the layered effect.

linen, wool, and cotton are fabrics that are often used. fabrics that drape nicely will be your bff when creating a mori kei outfit.

mori kei is actually quite similar to cottagecore, but while cottagecore is focused on a rural life, mori kei is more based on forests and nature itself.

It also expresses a love of the forest, quiet hobbies, reading, drinking tea, herbalism, and a natural lifestyle.

hair and makeup often match with the almost whimsical and natural look of the outfits. makeup is kept relatively basic, with use of colors such as beige, pinks, and golds. minimalistic igari makeup is a nice example.

DARK MORI KEI/MORI GOTH

a subcategory of mori kei is mori goth, which uses darker, less saturated colors of the usually light color scheme of mori kei. it still follows the same layering scheme and relaxed silhouette, but as of now it has separated into strega, another subculture.

YAMA KEI

a more practical subcategory, usually for fans of the outdoors who love hiking/camping. this includes brighter and more vivid colors while also reverting to more practical clothes.

HAMA KEI

hama kei is a beach-based section, with uses of lighter clothing and less layers, as well as blues and yellows. you'd also see things such as stripes, anchors, and denim to add to the sailor-like outfits

#style guides #substyles #note: strega is not the same as dark mori #strega was created bc a part of the ppl who wore dark mori got tired of the basic rules of mori like the silhouette and layering #and thus coined strega on the principle of no holds barred it just has to look witchy #that part includes mai magi/formerly shortcuttothestars who coined dark mori but then disidentified with mori #and moved to just strega/witchy fashion

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mori-kei-resources · 5 months

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#mori lifestyle #mori fashion #diy #fashion diy #lifestyle diy #diy decorative element #diy home decor #cross stitching #free pattern

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mori-kei-resources · 9 months

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a bunch of yesstyle links no longer lead anywhere, and the only thing i find of the shops on google are links to clothes no longer in stock, from which the shops also are not found.

i dont use the site myself, im not american, so im not sure whats going on. if anyone has any idea what happened, links to other mori yesstyle shops, or anything else useful, i welcome the info.

#not a resource #yesstyle

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mori-kei-resources · 9 months

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I found this site which offers free sewing patterns with instructions. It is in Japanese but you can just translate it. At least on my phone the translation happened automatically, I just needed to pick the desired language.

The link leads to one of their projects which I think fits well into the Mori kei style: Pettipants!

Hopefully I'll find a fabric suitable for this project, so I can recreate it myself. Maybe this website will provide a good resource for others as well <3

#mori fashion #diy #fashion diy #diy pants #sewing #free pattern #non english #archived

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mori-kei-resources · 10 months

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#mori fashion #diy #fashion diy #mori lifestyle #lifestyle diy #free pattern #cross stitching #diy decorative element

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mori-kei-resources · 1 year

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Idea: sew some cute little moths with scrap fabrics and sew them on holes you have on your clothes so you can keep wearing them :)

#diy #fashion diy #mori fashion #diy decorative element #sewing #paid pattern #but honestly just inspo too

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mori-kei-resources · 1 year

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Finally finished the leafkerchief tutorial video! It's just under 35 minutes, and I sew & paint 3 different examples and also show how to draft the patterns.

#diy #fashion diy #mori fashion #sewing #diy headdress #patternless tutorial #(self drafted)

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mori-kei-resources · 1 year

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very beginner-friendly vest hand-sewing video with gigantic pocketses!

#mori fashion #diy #fashion diy #diy vest #sewing #patternless tutorial #(i think. didnt watch to the end but looks self drafted)#video

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mori-kei-resources · 1 year

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I recently discovered that the Royal School of Needlework has a digital library that is free for the public to explore hundreds of hand embroidery stitches! I also appreciate that you can search for stitches by their use, so I don’t need to endlessly scroll through Pinterest for filling and outline inspiration.

This is another great library of stitches curated by Mary Corbet. I’ve found a lot of embroidery tips and inspiration from this site over the years. Enjoy!

#diy #fashion diy #embroidery #free pattern

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mori-kei-resources · 2 years

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a tutorial on godet skirt inserts, that could be useful for dresses like this - while the video doesnt have the same shape, this is the basic principle.