What You’ll Need
Nico Yazawa’s standard Otonokizaka High School uniform stands apart from the rest of the group thanks to how she customizes her layers. While the base uniform centers on a navy blazer and pleated plaid skirt, Nico practically lives in her pastel pink button-up cardigan, wearing it buttoned up right over her collared shirt.
Because this outfit relies on standard Japanese school uniform staples, pulling it together is mostly an exercise in getting the correct school year color and balancing the bulky chest layers so the silhouette stays neat.
Shirt, Bow, and Cardigan Layers
The core of Nico’s look starts with a basic White Button Down Shirt. Any crisp collared blouse works here, but pay attention to the collar stand; it needs enough stiffness to hold up the Green Sailor Uniform Bow Tie without folding under pressure. Otonokizaka uses ribbon colors to denote student grade levels. As a third-year student, Nico wears green, so swapping in the underclassmen’s red or blue ribbons breaks the visual accuracy immediately.
Directly over the shirt sits her Pink Cardigan. Nico keeps this sweater fully buttoned down the front, with the pointed shirt collar and the green ribbon pulled cleanly over the V-neck opening. Knit cardigans can stretch out or bunch up when layered under tailored jackets, so choosing a medium or lightweight knit prevents the sleeves and shoulders from bunching.
The Blazer and Plaid Skirt
Over the cardigan goes the tailored Navy Two-Button Blazer. In official art, Nico often wears the blazer unbuttoned so the pink cardigan remains visible down her torso. The jacket features standard notched lapels and two front buttons in a dark navy shade that matches the dark undertones of the skirt.
The bottom half consists of the Blue and Red Plaid Skirt. This is an accordion-pleated school skirt hitting a few inches above the knees, patterned with a dominant navy blue base crossed by bright red stripes and fine white grid lines. Getting a skirt with an adjustable waistband or side zip helps secure it snugly at your natural waist, keeping the hem balanced beneath the cardigan edge.
Pigtails and Ribbon Clips
Nico’s hairstyle is her most recognizable physical feature. Rather than trying to gather a full wig into high side bunches—which often exposes the rear netting and pulls the wig hairline back—a dedicated Pigtail Anime Wig with detachable claw-clip ponytails is far easier to manage. The base wig provides the flat, straight-across forehead bangs and cheek-framing sideburns, while the two clip-on bunches clamp securely onto the upper sides of the head.
Each pigtail base is accented with Bright Pink Hair Bows. These are simple grosgrain or satin ribbon bows in a bright magenta shade that matches the warm accents in her outfit. Attaching them on sturdy alligator clips lets you clamp them directly over the claw clips to conceal the plastic hardware completely.
Socks and Loafers
The lower half finishes cleanly with solid dark Knee High Socks and Glossy Uniform Shoes. Nico wears plain black or deep navy socks pulled up smoothly to just below the kneecap without slouching. Pair them with standard dark brown or black penny loafers or faux-leather uniform shoes with a slight heel.
