JK uniforms have become very popular in recent years, so what exactly are JK uniforms?

jk refers to Japanese female high school students. The school uniforms they wear are jk uniforms. The uniform uniforms for boys are DK system; while junior high school students are JC and DC respectively. Nowadays, jk uniforms are generally divided into sailor uniforms and suit styles. The uniforms of different schools are different, and the uniforms of different regions are also different. However, the differences between JK uniforms in different regions are mostly reflected in the sailor uniforms. They have different collars depending on the region.

It is divided into Kanto-style, Kansai-style, Nagoya-style and Sapporo-style. For a comparison of the four basic styles, please refer to the display below:

In addition, there are many changes in jk uniforms in each period, which have evolved into many styles, such as bad style, gal style, top student style, and protective style. Breast skirts, etc., there are even girls wearing DK uniforms now. You can refer to the picture below for specific changes.

The jk uniform styles we often see at present are basically established after the 1990s. Some classic styles, such as bad style jeans and breast-protecting skirts, appeared after World War II and have been passed down to this day. However, the basic matching has not changed, which is divided into sailor top + pleated skirt (skirt length has changed in different eras) + scarf (bow tie, etc.). At the same time, it is divided into winter clothing and summer clothing. In winter, a suit jacket or coat is usually added outside. In spring and autumn, it can be paired with a sweater and long-sleeved top. In summer, it is always a short-sleeved top.

In addition to traditional sailor uniforms, with the development of Japan's economy, Western-style uniforms gradually became popular after the 1990s. This type of uniforms mainly consists of shirts + pleated skirts + ties. , which will also add clothes such as suits, sweaters and vests to the outside as the seasons change. Now they are also very popular styles among ladies.

After years of development, jk uniforms have different popular styles in each era, and each region and even each school in Japan has its own uniform style, so jk uniforms have many different styles. and styles, allowing them to keep up with the pace of modern fashion.