ゆるコーデ

• Reading: ゆるコーデ
• Romaji: yuru kōde
• Kanji breakdown: ゆるい (loose/relaxed) + コーデ (coordinate) → relaxed casual outfit
• Pronunciation: /jɯ.ɾɯ koː.de/

Meaning

A relaxed, casual outfit with loose, oversized silhouettes for a comfortable look.

ゆるコーデ combines ゆるい (loose/relaxed) with コーデ to describe outfits built around oversized, comfortable clothing. This includes baggy sweaters, wide-leg pants, oversized shirts, and relaxed dresses. The aesthetic values comfort and effortlessness — looking casually stylish without being constricted. It became especially popular after the COVID-19 pandemic shifted fashion preferences toward comfort.

Examples

1. 今日は休みだからゆるコーデでお出かけ。 It's my day off so I'm going out in a relaxed outfit.
2. ゆるコーデでもアクセサリーつければおしゃれに見えるよ。 Even with a relaxed outfit, adding accessories makes it look stylish.
3. オーバーサイズのニットでゆるコーデ組んだ。 I put together a comfy look with an oversized knit sweater.

Usage Guide

Context: fashion, casual outings, social media

Tone: casual, comfortable

Do Say

• ゆるコーデでもおしゃれに見せるコツってある？ (Any tips for looking stylish in a relaxed outfit?)
• 今日はゆるコーデの気分。 (I'm in the mood for a comfy outfit today.)

Don't Say

• 「ゆるコーデっていうかパジャマじゃない？」は禁句 (Saying 'that's not a relaxed outfit, that's pajamas' is taboo — there's an art to ゆるコーデ)

Common Mistakes

• Thinking ゆるコーデ means sloppy or lazy — it is intentionally styled to look effortlessly cool while comfortable

Origin & History

From ゆるい (loose/relaxed) + コーデ (coordinate). The oversized/relaxed fashion trend has been building since the late 2010s and was accelerated by pandemic-era comfort preferences.

Cultural Context

Era: Late 2010s, boosted by pandemic era

Generation: All ages, especially 20s-30s

Social background: Universal

Regional notes: Used across all of Japan. Part of the broader global trend toward comfort-first fashion. Popular in both urban and suburban settings.