First, Mimi chose this long dress. It uses plenty of fabric and has a design that doesn't expose much skin, but there's no need to worry! In fact, the top is made of a cotton jersey that is cool to the touch and has good moisture-wicking properties, and the skirt part is made of thin, lightweight nylon, so it feels cool and comfortable just by wearing it.
And another thing Mimi liked about this dress was the perfect way the neckline stood up.
"When you reach your 60s, whether or not your neck wrinkles are hidden makes a big difference in how elegant you look. Even if I find clothes with a style I like, I sometimes have to give up on them because I think, 'If only the neckline was 1cm higher...' This one has a neckline that's high enough without being too hot, so I think it's an excellent design."
To complement this cleverly designed dress, I added a long cotton-linen cardigan to protect against air conditioning. The cool, openwork floral and geometric patterns add a touch of rhythm to the plain dress.
"When it comes to dresses, which cover a large area, we tend to stick to basic colors, but summer is a great season to try out brighter colors. Blue is easy to incorporate because we're already used to it from denim."
- Items to wear
トップス：Sunny Clouds Flower Picking Cardigan (Women's)¥ 8,690 (tax included)Click here for product details- *You will be redirected to the Felissimo official website.
Next up is an outfit with a loose, airy silhouette for both top and bottom, giving it a breezy feel. In fact, this combination is packed with high-performance features: the shirt is made of a cooling fabric, the pants are sweat-wicking, quick-drying and UV-cut, and the inner tank top is also sweat-wicking and quick-drying.
"Since I had the chance, I put together an outfit using only high-performance clothing! Everything feels so smooth against the skin, it's really comfortable."
The pants have an elastic waistband and can also be adjusted with a drawstring. They are wide around the waist and thighs, and taper from the knees down.Barrel pants areMimi"I hope it stays popular forever (laughs)."Apparently, it's such an excellent item that it can both flatter your figure and give you a trendy look.
The shirt sleeves, which completely cover the elbows where wrinkles tend to form, are a welcome feature for women in their 60s. The crisp, sheer material keeps you feeling cool, so even with longer sleeves, you won't feel stuffy.
When you're just going to the local supermarket, you can throw it on casually. When you're dressing up, you can cinch the drawstring at the hem and tuck it into your bottoms..."One of the great things about this shirt is that it can be styled in a wide variety of ways."
- Items to wear
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Mimi"Packed with features perfect for summer!"What surprised me was this set-up. It's packed with features like cooling sensation, sweat absorption and quick drying, and UV protection, plus the added benefit of being machine washable even if you sweat in it. And it's also stretchy, making it incredibly comfortable to wear.
"Because it's a lightweight, collarless jacket, you can wear it like a cardigan. It's easy to pair with casual T-shirts and sneakers, and since there are many people in their 60s and 70s who are still working these days, it seems like it would be very useful as work attire."
Because it's made of stretchy material, it's also appealing because you can easily bend and straighten your elbows and knees when putting it on or taking it off, or when putting on accessories.
What's more, this set is surprisingly packable! The jacket and pants can be folded and stored in the included pouch. It's also wrinkle-resistant, making it perfect for travel and business trips.
"This set also comes in gray, which is also lovely, and I was torn between the two, but I think navy is better for women in their 60s because it makes the face and the whole body look slimmer and more flattering."
These pants have a comfortably relaxed silhouette, so even if you take off your jacket and wear them with just a logo T-shirt, the outfit won't look mismatched.
"I tried to imagine what I would wear if I were going to work in proper attire... Instead of a T-shirt, I chose a striped knit. I aimed for a look of a 'confident adult' with the contrast of navy stripes and the relaxed feel of the mesh knit (laughs)."
"Next, imagine a dinner with friends. Wearing a soft gauze shirt without tucking it into your bottoms softens the formal look. I think it will go well with any innerwear if it's a similar color like navy or blue, or white."
- Items to wear
トップス：THREE FIFTY STANDARD Logo Print T-Shirt (Off-White)¥ 4,290 (tax included)Click here for product details
トップス：LIVE IN FUTORY Lightweight and flattering striped openwork knit top¥ 4,730 (tax included)Click here for product details
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"In the summer, I spend every day in casual clothes, so when there's a situation where I want to dress up a little, I often struggle to decide what to wear. Having a dress with a gorgeous embroidered design like this gives me peace of mind."
As those of you who have read this far may have already noticed (lol), yes, this elegant cardigan is also a high-performance garment with a cooling effect! When you put it on, it feels cool against your skin, making it perfect for summer outings.
The paired denim jeans are wide-legged with large pleats on the sides, which prevents the look from becoming too casual and maintains a sophisticated impression. Tucking in the inner top and adding the included rope belt further enhances the polished look.
- Items to wear
トップス：Her smile project IEDIT [IEDIT] Cool-touch cord embroidered sheer cardigan¥ 4,932 (tax included)Click here for product details
ボトムス：RIBUNT IN FUTORY Side-Tucked Stretch Knit Denim Wide Pants (Light Blue)¥ 6,490 (tax included)Click here for product details
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[Mimi's Fashion Class] Retrospective Interview
—What did you think of the clothes with a cooling effect when you actually wore them?
"The fabric feels crisp and smooth against the skin, and it's cool and comfortable—it's a strange feeling, like I'm wearing clothes from the near future. Plus, the material itself is light, so it's very comfortable to wear. I've got all these reliable clothes now, so I'm ready for summer!"
—How about the sweat-wicking and quick-drying function?
"In the summer, I change clothes more often, so sweat-wicking, quick-drying clothes that don't cling to the skin are a real lifesaver. As I get older, my shoulder range of motion is getting smaller, so when my clothes stick to me with sweat and moisture after coming home or after a bath, it becomes a real pain to take them off and put them back on... That's why this feature is especially essential for my inner tank tops!"
—It seems like it would be useful not only when you're sweating, but also on rainy days.
"That's right, with all the sudden downpours lately, sweat-wicking and quick-drying bottoms are really useful. Best of all, it's nice to be able to relax knowing that 'it'll dry quickly even if it gets wet.' It reminds me of a day when I was younger and my jeans got soaked in the rain on my morning commute, and they didn't dry at all until I got home, making me cold and miserable all day. It really is a great time to be alive, isn't it? (laughs)"
Mimi
66 years old, 167cm tall. Lives with a cat in an apartment in the suburbs of Kochi Prefecture. Started a YouTube channel in her 60s."Mimi's life"She runs a website where she shares ideas about daily life, including clothing, food, and shelter. She has also authored numerous books on fashion and styling, including her latest work, "Rethinking Fashion in Your 60s: Wear Clothes That Let You Enjoy the Present" (Shufu to Seikatsu Sha).
*Items without a credit listed are Mimi's personal belongings.
*Unless otherwise stated, the size Mimi is wearing is MT.
Plan:Lifestyle and Fashion Editorial Office
Photo: Hiroshi Kiyonaga
