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What to wear in Tokyo.

Vibe: Harajuku · minimalist · avant-garde

Tokyo rewards the experimental dresser. Here, minimalism meets bold individuality—think clean lines interrupted by unexpected textures, oversized silhouettes paired with precision tailoring. The city's Tokyo street style embraces contradiction: you'll see schoolgirl pleats next to brutalist black, vintage thrills beside futuristic minimalism. It's a place where restraint and risk coexist beautifully.

Pack a crisp white oversized shirt that anchors everything from tailored trousers to loose slip dresses. Bring one statement piece in monochrome—perhaps an avant-garde blazer with architectural seaming or a deconstructed knit. Finish with minimal white leather sneakers or pointed ballet flats; they're the secret weapon that grounds even the most experimental outfits.

Year-round in Tokyo means layering is essential. A lightweight, structured trench coat works autumn through spring and photographs like a dream. In summer, swap it for an oversized linen shirt-jacket that suggests coverage without heat.

— BestStyle editors