No need to strain just because it was a luxury event… Kim Da-mi, famous for her youthful beauty, looks surprisingly comfortable in her Bottega Veneta fashion.

When I think of photos from luxury events, there is something that automatically comes to mind first. High heels and form-fitting clothes—the kind of outfit you want to strip off one by one starting from the front door as soon as you get home.

However, Kim Da-mi took a rather different approach in Tokyo. On one day, she wore a leather jacket with jeans, while on another, she pulled out a red plaid shirt. If you momentarily forget the name Bottega Veneta, these are outfits that wouldn't look out of place even if you copied them this weekend.

With the addition of Kim Da-mi's signature relaxed vibe, known for her youthful beauty, it is high-end fashion that doesn't make you feel intimidated for no reason. Ah... I actually prefer this kind of style. Rather than clothes that you just admire and move on from, I like outfits that make you want to open your closet door just to check the photos.

A black leather jacket city look with just jeans for an autumn night in Tokyo.

It makes me realize that a leather jacket can be worn this comfortably. The black color has a distinct surface texture, so it doesn't blend in completely under the streetlights at night, yet the silhouette isn't too tight or constrained. The washed blue denim sits loosely at the bottom, instantly loosening up the vibe.

To be honest, I feel bravest when a leather jacket is hanging on a hanger. It’s not uncommon for me to tell myself, "I’m really going to wear this this time," only to look in the mirror to go out and wonder, "Am I too bold today?" and end up taking out my trench coat instead. However, if you pair it with jeans without hesitation, just like Kim Da-mi, it’s a completely different story.

It would be perfect for times like these, when the air is still light during the day but gets a bit chilly once the sun goes down. On Fridays when I have plans after work, I can throw it over a T-shirt and denim, and on the weekend, I can just wear sneakers. The leather texture of the jacket itself serves as a sufficient focal point, so there doesn't seem to be any need to be greedy with the clothes underneath or accessories. I always end up adding a necklace and an earring on days like this, only to take them off again in front of the entryway mirror... I guess keeping it minimal from the start was the right answer.

A white turtleneck and black long skirt outfit featuring a calmed-down red plaid shirt

Seeing the red plaid shirt made me realize that autumn has truly arrived. However, instead of jeans, the outfit features a black long skirt. This single choice makes the look quite different from the typical plaid shirts we usually see. The comfort remains the same, but the long, flowing silhouette makes the overall vibe much calmer.

Wearing a white turtleneck underneath actually looks quite nice. Since white is visible once at the neck and again between the rolled-up sleeves, the red check pattern doesn't stand out too much on its own. Additionally, the black belt cinches the waist, so the shirt doesn't flare out awkwardly even when tucked in.

I don't know why I always reach for jeans first whenever I buy a plaid shirt. It looks nice the first two or three times, but later on, I just think, "Oh, this is the same combination again," and I find myself reaching for it less and less.

But a black long skirt... I’d like to try that with clothes I already have at home. You know those days in October when you’re going to an exhibition or meet friends and you don’t want to look like you’ve dressed up too much, but you also don’t want to go out in your usual work clothes? It would be just right in the middle.

Classic autumn fashion featuring a Bottega Veneta Intrecciato bag

It's hard to overlook the bag in this look, too. The bright-colored Bottega Veneta bag features the signature large Intrecciato weave, so it doesn't look boring even without a large logo. In fact, I really liked the bright color next to the red checks.

Since the shirt already has color, the overall vibe might have felt a bit stifling if the bag had also been a heavy color like burgundy or black. However, the addition of a bright bag feels like it opens up some breathing room between the clothes. It shows that wearing familiar outfits like a plaid shirt and a long skirt is enough just by choosing the right bag.

So, if I had to pick just one thing from Kim Da-mi's Bottega Veneta outfit this time, surprisingly, it would be the combination of the plaid shirt and black long skirt rather than the leather jacket. Both are items likely already in a closet, but when put together, they feel completely different from the plaid shirts I usually wear. Though my bank balance is trying hard to ignore the Bottega Veneta bag... If it were you, would you be more drawn to the leather jacket or the plaid shirt?

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