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School uniforms inspired by Japanese manga have come to life as dresses designed for everyday wear by women of all ages.

The dresses have been designed by Sukiyaki, a branch of online fashion retailer Felissimo that aims to bring the feeling of suki! (like!) to their customers through creative anime, manga and idol-inspired designs. Identifying a gap in the market for women who want to relive the charm of wearing schoolgirl uniforms out in the real world, Sukiyaki developed three gorgeous styles: an art school uniform, a girls’ college uniform and a public high school uniform.

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The Ladylike Girls’ College Uniform (12,204 yen/US$99.04)

Part Anne of Green Gables and part Sophie Hatter from Howl’s Moving Castle, this classic style features a stand-up collar and a long length that falls elegantly below the knee, giving a beautiful, ladylike silhouette.

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The Public High School at the Top of the Hill Uniform (11,664 yen)

This uniform takes its inspiration from the standard blue-and-white high school uniforms worn by thousands of girls attending co-ed public schools across Japan. Girls riding their mama-chari bikes up the slope to school will bring back fond memories for many, and with dainty ribbon details and a length that sits properly at the knee, you’ll finally feel like one of the good girls at school.

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The Quirky Art School Uniform (11,124 yen)

If you’ve ever dreamed of going off to a quirky art school with a bag full of coloured pencils and supplies, this high-waisted uniform with a creatively designed sailor-style collar is for you. The tie-ribbon belt is detachable for those who want to tone down the look.

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The pretty outfits are designed to be worn out and about, to lunches, dates and girly get-togethers. We’re not sure if we’ll be game enough to wear one of these around town on the weekend, but it’s a safe first-step for shy cosplayers and a perfect way to bring a bit of old-school nostalgia to your wardrobe.

Images: Felissimo (Sukiyaki), PR TIMES
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