Put on Choi Ji-woo’s Jacket and Become a Pan-Asian Star

Actress Choi Ji-woo recently drove Japan into a heated frenzy with her drama series, “Winter Love Song.” Now she stands as an undisputed superstar not only in Korea but also across the entire East Asian region.

Thanks to her celebrity status, Choi Ji-woo’s fashion choices onscreen generate as much buzz as the roles she plays. Choi tends to go for active styles that are attractive but never over the top, and easy for the average person to emulate. A simple t-shirt and pants combo, matched with a bright jacket and low-heel pumps or sneakers, completes a casual, lively look that suits any occasion or venue.

The item Choi donated to “Give & Gibu” (a star-studded charity whose name plays on the similarity in pronunciation between the word “give” and the Korean word for “donation”) is a chic two-buttoned, single-breasted striped Laurel jacket. “I bought it because I love white, and because the beige stripes gave it a clean, crisp look,” she explained, adding, “I hope it helps to make even a small difference for someone in need.”

A slim striped jacket gives a neat and trim impression when paired with formal trousers or a skirt, and can produce a trendy mix-match style if worn over a sporty top and a pair of casual pants.