What marine-inspired outfits became popular among Amagyaru who love marine style?
Striped Dress x Sneakers
When it comes to marine style, the staple is the "stripe pattern."
The stripe pattern is toned down in its sweetness and can be worn casually, making it very comfortable.
While pumps and sandals also pair well, combining them with sneakers for a casual look was both cute and popular.
Sailor Set-up x Marine Cap
Matching a sailor set-up with a marine cap, resembling a uniform-like marine style, was also in vogue.
The key was to keep the color uniform, either in white or black (navy) - excluding accent color.
The atmosphere when wearing black (navy) versus white changes significantly, so many Amagyaru had similar clothes in different colors.
While the marine style has a strong summer image, during this era, marine coordinates were trendy even in spring, autumn, and winter, allowing you to enjoy marine outfits all year round.
Polka-dot Dress x Pumps
Dresses with a polka-dot pattern were popular, worn either in a retro cute marine style or in a party-like, glamorous fashion.
For the retro cute marine style, matching the polka-dot dress with frilly socks and pumps and making the entire outfit doll-like was trendy!
For the party-like style, pairing it with pearl necklaces or large ribbon waist belts was popular.
A simple polka-dot dress could be used for both retro marine and party styles, depending on the accessories, making it a very versatile item.
Harness Skirt x Sailor Tops
A girly marine coordinate pairing a harness skirt from the 109 brand onespo with sailor tops was also in demand.
The harness skirt was a unique design at the time and garnered much attention.
The harness part fits the body, emphasizing the waistline, and the skirt part had a flared design, making the body's line look very beautiful and highlighted.
Blouse x Skirt or Pumpkin Pants
A subdued marine-style outfit created with a white blouse for tops and blue, navy, or black mini skirts or pumpkin pants for bottoms was also loved.
If you wore common marine colors (red x white x navy) clothes, it's challenging to adapt them for other styles.
However, a white blouse and dark-colored bottoms are versatile items that can be worn frequently.
It was a combination reputed for enabling you to try the trendy marine style without purchasing new marine-colored clothes.
For the feet, pairing with wedge-heel sandals was the key, giving a breezy and refreshing look.
Popular items that many Amagyaru owned! What were the trending items?
Clothes with stripe patterns (tops, dresses, skirts, etc.)
Tops, dresses, and skirts with striped designs were items owned by many gal.
The classic combinations of white x navy or white x black stripes were not only popular for sweet and casual coordinates but also for the more mature marine styles worn by big sister gal.
Clothes with a sailor motif (tops, dresses, set-up outfits, coats, etc.)
Clothing items with the distinct wide collar sailor design, commonly associated with summer, were popular all year round during this era.
Especially during the summer, dresses were in vogue, and during winter, set-up outfits and coats gained traction.
Many gal owned various colors and designs of sailor items, with set-up outfits, a cute marine style is easily achieved.
Polka dot pattern clothing (dresses, bottoms, sandals, etc.)
Retro marine looks using polka-dot-patterned clothes were also a hit.
onespo's "Napoleon Dot Bear Top Dress" had an eye-catching charm reminiscent of theme park character outfits.
This strapless design was popular among gal for its dots and waist ribbon.
It was so popular that it often sold out.
The famous model from Ranzuki, Natsuumi, also known as Saito Natsumi, wore it.
Ank Rouge's polka-dot dress, with its round collar and waist ribbon, exuded a dolly-like charm.
Many gal wore it in retro marine styles that resembled a doll's look.
Skirts with lines
If you're going for a marine coordinate, having at least one skirt with lines was a must.
The most popular designs were navy or black skirts with white lines.
Depending on the tops paired with it, these skirts were versatile for various styles.
Marine-colored pumps and sandals (red, white, black, etc.)
During the summer, marine-colored sandals, especially in shades of red, white, and blue, were available in various stores like Esperanza and R&E.
Among them, the sandals from onespo were exceptionally popular.
onespo's marine sandals, featuring dots and stripes or anchor designs, were perfect for marine coordinates, every time they were released, they sold out instantly.
Marine caps and hats
Merely wearing a marine cap instantly enhanced the marine feel of the outfit.
From simple designs to distinctive, eye-catching ones, various marine caps were available in shops inside Shibuya 109.
Amagyaru gravitated towards marine coordinates primarily from brands like onespo, Miauler Mew, min plume, and TRALALA de LIZ LISA.
These styles were not only popular among gal but also many high school and middle school students.
It was common to see neat and clean girl shopping with their parents at Shibuya 109.
