Kimono Jackets: How to Wear Robe and Wrap Jackets in 2026

A kimono jacket is a loose, wrap-front layer with a wide neckband, open sleeves and a tie belt, borrowed from the outline of the Japanese kimono and worn as a jacket, a robe and a top. The Camilla and Marc new season at Coveti brings the embroidered Enna Robe in black and stone, alongside our full edit of designer jackets.

The second Resort 2027 drop from the Sydney house treats the wrap as a system rather than a single piece. The Enna Robe in Black has a matching shirt and wide pant, the Inca Belted Wrap Jacket in Ivory pairs with a tailored trouser, and the Pietro Full Length Sheer Trench in Stone offers a lighter wrap for warm evenings. The Enna Pant also features in our guide to culottes for women, and the black robe reappears in the Camilla and Marc evening edit.

What is a kimono jacket?

A kimono jacket is a relaxed jacket built on a T-shaped body, with a wrapped front held by a sash in place of buttons. The sleeves are cut wide and often short, the neckline is a flat band that runs from collar to hem, and the length usually falls at the hip.

What separates a good one from a dressing gown is the cloth and the finish. A kimono jacket needs enough body to hold the neckband flat and enough drape to fall cleanly when the belt is pulled tight. Embroidery, a contrast trim and a defined belt all push it toward outerwear.

Kimono jacket vs robe jacket vs wrap jacket: what is the difference?

All three close by wrapping and tying, but they differ in collar, sleeve and structure.

• Kimono jacket: flat neckband, wide sleeves, soft shoulder, often hip length.
• Robe jacket: the same wrap with a more fluid, lounge-derived line, usually belted with belt loops, sometimes longer.
• Wrap jacket: tailored, with a lapel and collar, set-in sleeves and a waistbelt, closer to a blazer that ties.

The Enna Robe sits between the first two. The Inca jacket is a true wrap jacket. For full-length versions of both ideas, see our guides to robe coats for women and wrap coats for women.

Which new Camilla and Marc kimono and wrap jackets are at Coveti?

Four pieces, two of them the same robe in different colours, cover the full range from embroidered robe to sheer trench. Each is designed in Sydney and runs true to size, according to the house.

The Enna Robe in Black and the Enna Robe in Stone are belted, short-sleeved, kimono-style wraps in a crepe of polyester, rayon and a little elastane. Each has a wide neckband, a self-tie belt with belt loops, a contrast stripe trim and bespoke in-house embroidery. The fit is relaxed. Black reads as eveningwear. Stone, a soft pale neutral, is the daytime version.

The Inca Belted Wrap Jacket in Ivory is cut in a cotton and nylon blend with a lapel and collar, a waistbelt with belt loops and relaxed long sleeves. It is the more tailored answer, and it completes a suit with the Inca Wide Leg Tailored Pant in Ivory.

The Pietro Full Length Sheer Trench in Stone carries the wrap idea to the floor. Inseam pockets, adjustable cuff snaps, belt loops, a gathered back yoke, a back vent and a deep turned hem give it a trench structure, while the sheer cotton and nylon keeps it light. Our Camilla and Marc trench coat guide covers the rest of the house outerwear.

Kimono jackets compared: fabric, lining, care and sizes

How we measured: fabric, lining and care are copied from the Camilla and Marc product pages on 8 November 2026; sizes and prices are the live Coveti catalogue on the same day. AU sizing reads the same as UK.

How do you wear a kimono jacket as a top?

Belt it closed at the natural waist and treat the neckband as the neckline. A kimono jacket worn this way needs nothing underneath when the wrap is deep enough, and the house suggests wearing the Enna Robe exactly this way.

The cleanest version is the full Enna set. Tie the robe over the Enna Pant in Black and add a flat sandal, as the house suggests, for a column of black crepe broken only by the stripe trim. In stone, wear the robe belted over the Enna Pant in Stone, then open it at the weekend over a slip. For a layered version, the Enna Shirt in Black and the Enna Shirt in Stone sit under the matching robe with the collar lifted over the neckband.

Worn open, the robe works like a light jacket. Put it over a white tank and wide leg trousers, and the Valentin Lace Trim Tank in Ivory gives the neckline a scalloped edge.

How should you style a kimono jacket for different occasions?

Match the closure to the setting: belted for evening and work, open for the weekend.

For the slip underneath, our satin mini dress guide covers the bias-cut option from the same drop.

Which other kimono jackets on Coveti are worth knowing?

Several houses on Coveti take the wrap in a heavier, colder-weather direction. The Max Mara Divo Combed Wool Kimono Coat in Medium Grey and the Dries Van Noten Striped kimono coat are the full-length options. The St. Agni Pillow Wool Wrap Jacket in Dark Graphite is a shorter wool wrap for winter.

For evening, the Alex Perry Wrap Jacket in Duchess Satin, Bronze brings a formal sheen. For pure kimono shape, look at the Arena Martinez Rosa kimono and the Azzuro unisex kimono from the same label.

Kimono jackets around the world

United States. On both coasts the kimono jacket is a warm-weather layer, worn over a tank in summer and over a knit through mild autumns. In colder northern winters it moves indoors as an evening piece, belted over trousers for dinner.

United Kingdom. A light robe suits the long British spring and early autumn, worn open over a shirt. In winter, a wool wrap jacket replaces it, and the crepe robe becomes a party top under a heavier coat.

European Union. In southern Europe the robe and the sheer trench are summer pieces for coastal towns and late dinners. Further north, the wrap shape appears in wool and is worn as a jacket through the cool months.

GCC. Across the Gulf, the kimono shape is close kin to familiar long, loose layers, and it suits the warm climate for most of the year. A belted robe over a matching wide pant gives full coverage with a light hand, and the sheer trench layers easily over a long dress in the milder winter season.

How do you care for a kimono jacket?

All four new pieces are dry clean only. The Enna Robe is delicate dry clean only, and the Inca jacket and Pietro trench are quality dry clean only.

Store robes folded at the belt line, not hung from the neckband, which can stretch under its own weight. Untie the belt before storage so the fabric does not crease at the knot, and keep embroidered sections away from rough surfaces.

For the outer layer over all of this in winter, see our edit of coats with fur collars. Every product detail here was checked against its source page, and you can read how Coveti Editorial researches and sources its guides.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a kimono jacket?

A kimono jacket is a loose layer with a wrapped front, a flat neckband, wide sleeves and a tie belt, based on the outline of the Japanese kimono. It is worn open as a jacket and belted as a top.

What is the difference between a kimono jacket and a robe jacket?

A kimono jacket keeps the flat neckband and wide sleeves of the kimono, while a robe jacket has a more fluid, lounge-derived line with belt loops. The Enna Robe from Camilla and Marc combines both.

How do you wear a kimono jacket as a top?

Tie it closed at the waist and let the neckband act as the neckline. A matching wide pant and a flat sandal turn it into a full outfit.

Can you wear a kimono jacket in winter?

Yes, in wool as an outer layer, and in crepe as an indoor top under a heavier coat. Lighter robes work best from spring to early autumn.

What do you wear under a wrap jacket?

A fitted tank, a fine knit and a bodysuit all sit cleanly under a wrap jacket. A matching shirt worn with the collar out is the most polished option.

Does the Camilla and Marc Enna Robe run true to size?

Yes. The house describes it as true to size with a relaxed fit, and it is cut in AU 4 to 14, where an AU 8 is a UK 8 and a US 4.