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There are many types of kimono, and it’s not always easy to understand the differences between them. This article offers a clear overview of the main kimono styles, explaining their levels of formality and appropriate occasions with an easy-to-read comparison chart. You’ll also find guidance on choosing the right fabric and basic obi-tying styles. If you’re unsure which kimono is suitable for an important event, or want to make sure you’re dressing appropriately for the occasion, this guide will help you choose the style that best fits your needs. Index: What Types of Kimono Are There? | Formality & Occasions...

These days you can find kimonos for sale on online shops. It's so much fun to browse through different shops and find the perfect kimono. Once you're ready to make a purchase, there's one important factor to consider besides color and pattern: ensuring the kimono fits you well. Let's explore how to choose your first kimono. Unlike Western clothing, all kimonos have the same basic shape. Whether you're 160 cm or 170 cm tall, the overall design of the kimono remains consistent. However, the sizes differ. Therefore, the first step in purchasing a kimono is determining your correct measurements. Kimono...

  Kimono attire for each season Summer is almost here! Many of us are spending our days in summer clothes.In Japan, with its four distinct seasons of spring, summer, fall, and winter, there is a custom of changing clothes and belongings according to the season. The custom of "changing clothes" applies not only to western clothes but also to kimonos. Please try to know the advantages of kimono for each of the four seasons and try to go out with a more beautiful coordination.   Basics of dressing for each season Kimonos are basically divided into three types according to the...

  Video: How to Wear Kimono for Beginners Kimonos can be worn more easily! It is not difficult to wear a kimono. The first step is to just try wearing it. Your skill with wearing kimonos will improve as you wear them more frequently. It doesn’t need to be perfect. Enjoy wearing kimonos!   ■ Shop NAGOYA OBI FUKURO OBI  ZORI SANDALS

Video: 10 Essential Japanese kimono items When you wear a kimono, you need decorative and dressing accessories that you are not familiar with in your daily life. Kimono beginners who have just learned to be interested in kimono may not know what they need and how to use them. In this video, we will introduce you to some of the kimono items you will need.   ■ Shop NAGOYA OBI FUKURO OBI  ZORI SANDALS