IVE’s Rei embraces ‘MZ-layered look’ with vacation-ready flair
IVE's Rei / Captured from Rei's social media
As summer temperatures rise, fashion choices are becoming lighter — but the layered look that swept through the fashion scene earlier this year is showing staying power. IVE member Rei is offering a new take on the trend, adapting it to warmer weather with her signature MZ sensibility, and a stylish layered outfit, shared from her recent trip to Guam.
Rei recently posted several photos on her social media, capturing a breezy vacation vibe that caught the attention of fans and fashion watchers alike. Known for her everyday style that resonates with the MZ Generation — a term in Korea that encompasses both millennials and Gen Z — Rei once again stood out with a smart, personal twist on seasonal fashion.
In the photos, Rei wears a sleeveless black balloon blouse with a playful polka dot pattern, paired with a knee-length white midi skirt that adds a fresh and pure touch. Adding a subtle edge, she layered long pants beneath the skirt, creating a fashionable contrast that gives her outfit an unexpected hip charm.
With temperatures making upper layering less practical, Rei’s styling offers inspiration for creative summer alternatives — such as combining skirts and pants. Her look showcases how subtle layering on the bottom half of an outfit can maintain style without sacrificing comfort.
Beyond her approach, other ways to try out summer layering include pairing two skirts of different lengths or layering a dress over a skirt with contrasting details. These tips offer stylish, breathable options for those seeking to maintain layered fashion even in the summer heat.
This article from the Hankook Ilbo, the sister publication of The Korea Times, is translated by a generative AI system and edited by The Korea Times.