Bianca Umali Shows Us How to Wear the "Dad Shirt" Right

The actress kept it casually cool with her menswear-inspired OOTD in Japan.

Published on Jun 26, 2025

Spotted on the streets of Osaka, Bianca Umali delivers a masterclass in casually cool, understated dressing with a look that leans into nostalgia and comfort. Dressed in a crisp, oversized button-down patterned with fine grid lines, her outfit choice references her Instagram post’s caption: “In a shirt my dad would wear.”

Bianca Umali styles a dad shirt in Japan

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Bianca Umali's "Dadcore" OOTD in Osaka, Japan

The ensemble reads effortlessly, yet each element contributes to a cohesive aesthetic: soft, slouchy tailoring, muted earth tones, and silhouettes that recall early 2000s menswear street style. The shirt’s roomy fit and neutral palette are tucked nonchalantly into the waistband of relaxed brown Bermuda shorts.

A large Ivy leather bag from Miu Miu is slung casually over one arm. Crafted in soft leather with structured handles and the house’s signature lettering logo, it adds a quiet but unmistakable designer note. On her feet, a pair of Chanel slingbacks ground the look with a touch of femininity—their cap-toe design and low block heel nodding to the timeless elegance of the brand. Her hair is slicked back into a neat low ponytail, drawing attention to her face and slim tortoiseshell glasses.

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What’s striking is how Bianca balances structure and softness. The deliberate looseness of the shirt and shorts contrasts with the clean lines of her accessories and understated glam. Her look embraces a kind of dadcore minimalism that complements well with the urban backdrop of Osaka's quaint streets.

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The Designer Pieces in Bianca Umali's OOTD in Osaka, Japan

Already eyeing pieces from Bianca’s look? We’ve tracked down the exact designer items she wore in Osaka, so you can channel her effortless aesthetic with just a few clicks.

IVY leather bag in Cognac, $2250 (approximately P127,735.89), MIU MIU, miumiu.com

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Slingbacks - Goatskin & grosgrain, beige & black, $1100 (approximately P62,448.66), CHANEL, chanel.com

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