Plus Size Kimono Jacket 'Takao'

The grey kimono jacket cut to fit, all the way up

Plenty of good pieces stop short at XL. This one doesn't. This plus-size kimono jacket takes a clean, soft grey kimono and grades it through a full extended size range, so the silhouette drapes properly on a bigger build instead of pulling or riding up — designed from the start to fit, not just stretched to.

It's a short open jacket with elbow-length sleeves, front pockets and a tie closure. The grey is a soft heathered tone, woven with a barely-there texture and kept solid and print-free, so nothing competes with the fit. It's deliberately understated — the point here is cut and comfort, not pattern.

Grey is the smartest choice for a versatile layer, because it clashes with nothing: black, white, navy, denim, olive, all of it. Tie it for a defined line or wear it open and easy. The extended sizing means the drape stays right whatever your frame — a properly proportioned kimono rather than a compromise.

It's made from a textured cotton-linen blend with a breathable, soft hand and a clean drape, the grey dyed to stay even rather than patchy. Cut with a generous, comfortable fit through the body and shoulders and graded into larger sizes, the pockets add everyday practicality.

This is for the man who's been let down by sizing before and wants a Japanese-inspired layer that genuinely fits and drapes well at the larger end. Wear it open or tied over a white or grey tee with dark trousers. It still runs slim for the style, so take one size up for the most comfortable, easy drape.

• Type: Short open kimono jacket, elbow-length sleeves, pockets, tie closure
• Material: Textured cotton-linen blend
• Pattern: Solid heathered grey
• Fit: Relaxed, generous, extended sizing
• Sizing: Runs slim — take one size up
• Wear it with: White or grey tee, dark trousers