15 kimonos that are a lot cooler than they sound

They may not be high up on your list of must-have fashion buys, but the humble kimono isn't solely a beachwear piece.

Officially back on the agenda, the lady of leisure in all of us is overjoyed. There's something gloriously decadent about the robe-like garments, which are typically tied with a sassy sash at the waist.

Whether you want to go full-throttle with a dressing-gown-inspired silky number, or take a step back via a slightly cooler cropped, denim one - we're snapping up all manner of kimonos right now and wearing them as summer jacket alternatives until our toes hit the sand and we're in beach mode.

Here are the 15 at the top of our list...