MEDIUM LENGTH

Atelier Sarita's mid-length designs, available as jackets, coats, or kimono dresses, are suitable for a variety of uses. Their length structures the silhouette while allowing for freedom of movement.

The mid-length kimono: continuity and balance

The mid-length cut falls between the short version and the long kimono. It generally reaches the knee or slightly below. This intermediate length elongates the silhouette without completely enveloping it. It occupies a balanced position within the range of lengths.

When it comes to kimonos, the mid-length version is probably the most common. Historically, the kimono has been characterized by continuous vertical lines, adapted to movement and everyday wear. It provides sufficient coverage to support the body without aiming for maximum volume.

In a contemporary wardrobe, the mid-length kimono extends this logic. It maintains the continuity of the line while adapting to urban wear. Depending on the fabric and how it is worn, it can be interpreted as a long jacket, become a kimono dress, or, in denser textiles, resemble a light coat.

A measured verticality

The mid-length cut creates a sense of continuity. As it falls to the knee, it establishes a fluid line that naturally elongates the silhouette. The eye travels seamlessly between the torso and legs. Unlike a short jacket, which structures through contrast, the mid-length kimono structures through lengthening. It connects volumes rather than separating them. The silhouette appears stable and grounded.

The kimono's construction (wide sleeves, straight lines, flowing shoulders) finds a coherent balance in this proportion. The garment follows the body's movement without rigidity.

Worn open, the mid-length kimono frames the silhouette with two vertical lines. Worn belted, it redefines the waist and can become a mid-length kimono dress. The belt introduces a central point of balance, subtly altering the posture without disrupting the fluidity. This dual interpretation enhances the appeal of the mid-length cut: it allows for alternating between a free-flowing line and a more defined silhouette.

A proportion that transcends the seasons

The mid-length kimono is distinguished by its adaptability.

Made of wool, it can become a mid-length kimono coat suitable for winter or the mid-season. The material provides structure and protection, enhancing the vertical line without adding bulk.

Whether in cotton, denim, or jacquard, the mid-length version offers a lighter feel. It functions like a long jacket, ideal for layering. Its proportions provide more protection than a shorter cut, while still allowing for freedom of movement.

In finer cotton or silk, the mid-length kimono dress is perfect for warmer weather. The sloping silhouette remains, but the drape is more fluid. The garment moves with you without feeling heavy.

What distinguishes the mid-length cut is the consistency of its proportions. It is the fabrics that modulate the feeling (warmth in winter, lightness in summer) while the silhouette remains stable.

Between jacket, dress and light coat

The distinctive feature of the mid-length kimono lies in its functional versatility.

Worn open, it acts as a long jacket, structuring the outfit. It pairs naturally with straight-leg trousers, a skirt, or a dress. Worn closed and belted, it becomes a mid-length kimono dress. The vertical lines are accentuated by a defined waist, creating a more sculpted silhouette.

In denser fabrics, the mid-length cut can also be considered as a lightweight coat. It offers balanced coverage, sufficient for protection without the bulk of a long kimono.

This threefold interpretation—jacket, dress, coat—is based on the same proportion. It demonstrates that the mid-length cut is an adaptable base rather than a fixed category.

A balanced continuity

The mid-length kimono naturally extends the vertical lines characteristic of the kimono cut, without going for maximum fullness. It elongates the silhouette, moves with you, and can be worn year-round depending on the fabric. Whether worn as a long jacket, dress, or light coat, it remains stylish in every style.

In the Atelier Sarita wardrobe, the mid-length cut embodies a stable and measured line: a continuity designed for the city, for everyday life and to last.