F [>] a s h i o n // s t y l e s h e e t
The "Ami fashion sense" is one of maturity and subtlety with a hint of traditionalism. Her style consists mainly of skirts and dresses with the occassional casual pants. Thankfully, her color scheme does not focus primarily on blue or light-blue (as in seramyu) so we get to see her in a variety of hues and colors. But its her hair which really defines her. Anime animators have admitted that Ami's hair is the most difficult to replicate, crowning Ami the "queen of inconsistency" episode-to-episode. In this section, I'll investigate the evolving styles of our maturing young Ami through "anime eyes."
E [>] a r l y // c l a s s i c (Ep. 8 - 45)
The "classic" season of BSSM is rightfully titled in terms of Ami fashion; her style includes mostly-covered skin, semi-formal wear, a very concrete hair style, and an assortment of colors. We mostly see her sporting her Juuban school fuku (uniform):
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Description: Classic - SuperS school uniform; ruffled, v-neck, sleeved white blouse with attached bandana-like scarf around neck lining. Scarf is held in position by an attached pink bow. Sleeves end in blue and white striped pattern that fits tight around skin. Comes with long, almost ankle- length blue skirt with supporting blue bow in the back. |
The majority of Ami's clothes include skirts, dresses, and button-down shirts. You'll rarely see her sporting anything above the knee. During the summer season, Ami's bathing suits are usually one-piece patterns. Casual usually consists of summer dresses with tasteful and reasonable skin exposure. Winter months encourage the wearing of pants and jackets. Sweaters are generally very baggy and loose- fitting. Jackets are usually worn over solid-colored shirts. Pants have wide waists and are also loose-fitting. There is a very 80's feel to this style.
Ami's main color scheme is usually bright, warm colors (pinks, yellow, oranges). But she does not forget about her light and dark blues! Ironically, her more "modern" outfits are usually blue-oriented. You may recognize that Ami is not afraid to mix- and-match different colors in her outfits. She has worn bright-orange pants with a magneta turtleneck covered by a light-blue jacket.
Hair wise, things are a bit stiff. There is very odd flow in the front and the back. Her overall shape is very round and full but does appear to be layered at times. Ami's hair very neatly-cut, reflecting a "bowl-like" shape because of its very even consistency, texture, and design; much attention is given to the front part rather than the back. Bangs are very evident in the front with a part usually on her left- side. Rarely does Ami wear hats (sometimes in the summer) but she can be found wearing bandanas across her forehead.
Opinion:
I find Ami's early style very typical of her character. She is shy, indecisive, and
unsure of herself. Her emphasis on length and bagginess evoke a sense of insecurity
in her physical beauty. Frequently, we see her wearing patterns or modeling odd-
color mixes both of which draw attention away from her face. Hair is very
conservative and remains that way throughout the series. There are slight changes
between artistic directors but the "bowl" shape remains constant. When Ami, Usagi,
and Rei become closer, however, Ami's style does feature a bit tightness, figure-
fitting wear Her blue summer dress in Episode 15 and blouse/skirt combo in
Episode 9 are my favorites. Both outfits combine elements of Ami's original
tradition style and a new appreciation for herself, her body, and her beauty.
Personal favorite:
