Picking out clothes for the day—or just for a shopping excursion!—is a fun part of my daily routine. But sometimes I run out of ideas, and I fall into a rut.

Fashion magazines are always good references for ideas based on the latest trends, but sometimes I like to look in manga that have a lot of style in their art. Beyond having great storylines that immerse me in their world, many of my favorite manga have a great sense of style that comes out from the author's background.

Here are some of my suggestions that will give you a few ideas based on different styles in manga—from Nana, above, to Sakuran and more!