Ginza Mitsukoshi's dress-up rental app, "CARITE," launched on August 1st for a limited time (until November 30th).
FASHION HEADLINE is introducing available rental items and presenting a discussion analyzing the current state of dress fashion, organized by theme. This time, we asked stylist Chie Hosonuma for tips on dressing up.

【Tips.2】How to Stylishly Wear a Black Dress

Black dresses are a common part of adult dress-ups. How can you stand out from the crowd and completely change up your look?


Sleeveless dress (rental price 15,000 yen), satin culottes (rental price 12,000 yen) / both Helmut LangOther items are stylist's personal belongings


FH Editorial Department (hereinafter FH): As we get older, we tend to avoid sweet colors, and it's becoming more common to attend a wedding where all of our friends are wearing "all black."

Stylist Chie Hosonuma (hereinafter, Hosonuma):Black dresses are an item that only adults can pull off, so it's only natural that this would happen. So this time, I suggested a style where pants are layered over a black dress from HELMUT LANG. While some people might be hesitant to layer pants with a dress for formal occasions, this is the perfect styling for mature women who want to avoid exposing too much skin.


FH: Even when wearing a dress, you have a cool aura! 

Hosonuma:Pairing it with pants tightens the overall look more than just a dress, adding a touch of maturity and style. For shoes, I didn't choose ladylike pumps, but instead chose mannish sandals. Covering all of your skin can look unfashionable, so I left my toes and ankles exposed to add a casual touch.





FH: The boldness of the black and white is cool. In this case, I think the choice of accessories is also important.

Hosunuma:Of course, pairing it with traditional pearls would be nice, but depending on the design, they could look too much like black formal wear. To go for a more modern look, I think gold or silver metallic types would be good. I recommend accessories with a solid feel, such as plate designs.


FH: The shell-shaped metallic clutch is also striking.

Hosunuma:Even playful items like these can easily look toy-like when carried by young people. But when carried by an adult woman dressed in a modern style, they really stand out stylishly. Black dresses tend to look stiff and heavy, so I think it's important to "break it up with accessories."




FH: In addition to layering suggestions, various creative ideas, such as the right choice of accessories and small items, can make a black dress look much fresher.

Hosunuma:Cool styling overwhelmingly suits adult women. Japanese people tend to dress up a bit too sweet, so I hope to see more adults who can pull off this kind of look in a cool way.





Next time, we'll be introducing "How to do makeup to stand out at a party."
<Tips.1>No more party shawls! The key to a glamorous dress style is to keep it "compact, not over-the-top."
<Tips.3>The golden rule for modern makeup to look great at parties is to "subtract" rather than "over-the-top."
<Tips.4>Transform your everyday dress into a party-ready look with accessories and finesse.
<Tips.5>What's the best way to cover up those troublesome lines around your upper arms and thighs?
<Tips.6>Want to try out a party hairstyle that's easy to do yourself?


【Profile】
Stylist / Hosonuma Chie
Studied under Aoki Jurika. Went independent in 2009. Currently active in a wide range of fields, including magazines and advertisements. She also styles interiors and props. She is known for her love of travel, and is inspired by ethnic costumes and overseas architecture.








--staff--
photographs : Hidetoshi Fukuoka
stylist: Chie Hosonuma
hair & make-up : Aya Murakami
model : Yuri Ishizaka (eva)
text: Maiko Hata
edit: FASHION HEADLINE