I Just Got Back From Japan—Tokyo Fashion Girls Would Love TheseReplica Store Finds

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Packing for a 10-day trip to Japan was a serious feat, but the trip was well worth it for all the style inspiration I could bring back from Tokyo. Walking around the neighborhoods of Shibuya, Daikanyama, Shinjuku, Harajuku, and Meguro City for days on end, there was no shortage of cool street style outfits, and I took meticulous notes on all the trends I saw. I may have only been in Tokyo for five of the 10 days, but during that half of the trip, I covered a lot of ground. Shopping is *the* activity to partake in in Tokyo, and it's on a whole other level compared to other fashionable locales, with countless retail stores, massive malls and plazas, and vintage shops that line almost every street. But even with all that, Tokyo is still missing a Nordstrom.

Now that I'm back, I rounded up 38 items that Tokyo fashion girls would love to shop atReplica Store based on my observations. From uniform dressing and see-through dresses to bows and crossbody bags, I feel pretty confident that the pieces below would sell out fast ifReplica Store ever were to set up shop in Japan's capital. If you're looking to take a style cue from the international fashion set, scroll down to shop the best Tokyo-inspired picks fromReplica Store. 

Sheer Overlays

See-through dresses are a popular layering staple to wear over T-shirts or pants without adding any bulk. I never thought I would wear dresses over pants, but I was so inspired by the trend that I just might give it a go this fall. 

Shop sheer overlays:

Bows

Bows are a major trend if you haven't noticed, and the Tokyo street style scene isn't immune to their alluring powers. Think of brands like Sandy Liang, J.Kim, Simone Rocha, and Cecilie Bahnsen that add dainty, delicate ties to so many of their designs. The longer the remaining strings hang, the better. 

Shop bows:

Maxi Skirts

Long skirts dominated Shibuya and the popular shopping scene of Cat Street. To my surprise, I didn't spot many people wearing jeans. When it came to bottoms, it was all about maxi skirts in every style, from more tailored aesthetics to loose-fitting cargo alts. 

Shop maxi skirts:

Crossbody Bags

Another note from Tokyo? Crossbody bags are back. I rarely saw any shoulder or baguette bags, which have seemingly taken hold the past couple of years. Everywhere I looked, people opted for crossbody styles slung over their shoulders for a more hands-free look. They also often layered theirs with an even smaller micro-mini crossbody to level up their accessory game. 

Shop crossbody bags:

Phone Bags

Bags specifically suited to fit just your phone or, conversely, slings that turn your phone into a bag, are very important accessories in Tokyo. I saw them worn as lanyards on multiple occasions, as it's a convenient style choice for easy access. 

Silver Jewelry

Wave goodbye to your gold jewelry (for now). Tokyo fashion girls (and boys, for that matter) were all about silver accessories. They'd love the below pieces thanks to the chunky chains, statement pendants, and unique shapes. 

Shop silver jewelry:

Comfortable Shoes

Yes, these cushiony, chunky shoes can be controversial, but when I saw them styled in Tokyo, it was a compelling trend. When worn with tailored pants and a semi-dressy top, it really proved the "wrong-shoe theory" for me. Even though it's one of the largest cities in the world and has great public transportation, walking and staying on your feet all day is standard fare in Tokyo. It's for this reason that Tokyo fashion people love their Oofos, Crocs, and Birkenstocks. 

Shop comfortable shoes:

A-Line Dresses

When I visited Japan in the peak of the summer heat, flowy A-line dresses were a go-to for residents. Even though it's already fall, the silhouette is great for transitional temperatures and is surprisingly versatile when it comes to styling. For the current dip in temperature, Tokyo fashion girls would love these minimalist designs that they can throw a chic coat over or layer a long-sleeve shirt under. 

Shop A-line dresses:

Roomy Pants

No shock here, but skinny jeans were notably missing in my thorough fashion-scene report. Straight-leg, roomy, and ultra-baggy silhouettes ruled the streets. I can so see the stylish Tokyo set loving these billowy pants in the fall, picking everything from Pleats Please by Issey Miyake drawstring bottoms to trendy low-rise cargos. 

Shop roomy bottoms:

Uniform Dressing

Spend a whole day walking around in Tokyo, and you'll see so many groups of students together in their matching uniforms and backpacks. Even those who were well past their school days took a cue. Knee-length pleated skirts, button-down shirts with ties, and loafers were regularly spotted together on the streets, with the aim to achieve a uniform-inspired look. 

Shop uniform dressing:

Lauren Adhav
Freelance Fashion Editor

Lauren Adhav is a freelance fashion editor based in Los Angeles. Originally from Orlando, Florida, she always wanted to work at a fashion magazine. After finally getting an internship at Town Country in 2015, she moved to New York City and continued to get her footing in the industry with stints at Cosmopolitan, W magazine, Harper's Bazaar, and Moda Operandi. In 2017, she returned to Cosmo full time, starting off as the beauty and fashion editorial assistant and working her way to fashion editor. She contributed to both the website and print issues, pitching new ideas, forecasting trends, covering red carpet events, and informing the overall coverage and brand voice. After five years in NYC, she moved to the West Coast for the sunshine and the change of pace. As a freelance fashion editor, she still contributes to Cosmo and nowBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing . She's always trying to get ahead of the next big trend before it goes mainstream and loves discovering fashion brands with a unique point of view (Chopova Lowena, Sandy Liang, and Bode being some of her current favorites). She also spends an unhealthy amount of time online shopping for the perfect piece, and now that she's in L.A., she's rediscovering her soft spot for malls. On the weekends, you can find her walking around the Silver Lake Reservoir, trying to catch up on her tan at Venice Beach, and probably ordering a Chinese chicken salad at Joan's on Third.