Want to Own Your Own Yukata or Kimono When Traveling in Japan? Let's Learn How to Wear Them!
Each time I go to Japan, when I see Japanese people wearing kimonos or yukatas on the streets, I'm instinctively drawn to those elegant and beautiful figures. Therefore, when tourists travel to Japan, they often seize the opportunity to wear yukatas and stroll along the historic streets, taking beautiful and memorable photos. Of course, nowadays, there are many shops in Japan that provide clothing, various accessories and hairstyle design services, and conveniently help customers get dressed directly. However, have women ever considered owning their own yukata or kimono? Today, the editor would like to introduce the features and accessories of yukata and kimono to everyone. I believe that after reading this, you will immediately have the idea to do so (laughs).
▋Tell me! What are the differences between a yukata and a kimono?
Simply put, yukata and kimono have 3 key differences. Firstly, when wearing a yukata, you usually only wear underwear (some people will especially wear Japanese-style underwear), while a kimono requires purchasing a long undershirt together. Therefore, to quickly identify whether the person on the body is wearing a yukata or kimono, the fastest method is to look at the collar area to see if there is an additional lining. If there is, it is definitely a kimono.
Yukata material is thinner, and the patterns are also more vibrant and flashy.
In addition to the lining, kimono also wears footbags.
When wearing a kimono, it's more appropriate to wear Japanese-style underwear.
Furthermore, if you wear socks on your feet, it's a kimono, while wearing wooden sandals directly is a yukata. Because in modern times, wearing a yukata is usually for relaxed, fun occasions such as festivals and hot springs. In contrast, for most Japanese people, they only wear kimono in very important and formal occasions, so the number and complexity of accessories are not comparable to those of yukata.
And most importantly, the price! Generally, a brand new yukata will cost around 5,000 to 30,000 yen, and the material is mostly cotton or chemical fiber, and the fabric is a bit thinner. But a brand new kimono price can be completely unlimited. High-end kimonos use 'silk' to make them. Moreover, if the patterns are drawn by craftsmen one by one, a kimono can cost hundreds of millions of yen. Of course, if you don't mind wearing second-hand yukata or kimono, you can go to Kyoto's antique markets to dig for treasures. Next, let's introduce how to put on yukata and kimono by yourself!
▋How to wear a yukata? It's more complicated than it looks!
In summer, Japanese streets and even fashion women's apparel brands will launch 'yukata sets', which usually include a yukata, a belt and a pair of wooden sandals. At first glance, it seems that everything needed is already there, but in fact, the fewest accessories are still 'two rope straps, one belt buckle', and those who are more particular will also prepare a 'Japanese-style underwear, undershirt, lining skirt' etc. Even if all the accessories are prepared and successfully put on, you still need to prepare a Japanese-style bag and tie your hair before adding simple hair accessories to complete the look.
'Two rope straps' are used to fix the yukata and protect against going out. The 'belt buckle' is used to make the belt and abdomen more fitted. Adding some hair accessories can make the look more complete and cute. The 'two rope straps' mentioned above are used to fix the yukata and protect against going out, while the 'belt buckle' is used to make the belt and abdomen more fitted. If you don't use the belt buckle, the belt will look awkward. Therefore, if you plan to buy a yukata, you should buy these two accessories.
My Blood Experience (Yukata Edition):
Here I want to remind everyone that wearing a yukata is not as simple as it seems! Just the first part is very complicated to fix the yukata, and it's even more difficult to tie on the belt. Even if you manage to tie it properly, it will look like a monster at first, and you won't be able to go out. Because I accidentally bought a yukata as a treasure at the antique market, and entered this mysterious world.
The first time I put on a kimono myself, I was sweating profusely and my waist hurt. Even after practicing for a week, I couldn't put it on properly. And after getting used to it, the most terrible thing came – besides the kimono on my hands, you will start to want to buy more and more, and each kimono is suitable for a different season, and the belt used with each kimono is not the same. So it's really a huge amount of money.
Even so, you still want to own a yukata or kimono? Today, after reading this long introduction, you may have been stunned by these kimono accessories. But in fact, after putting on a kimono, you still need to learn how to braid your hair and match hair accessories, which is a very laborious and unattractive work. Therefore, many kimono stores offer to let customers bring their own clothes, and the rest are handled by professionals. Although it will cost a lot, it's a good thing to wear it beautifully and not have to return it to the store.After reading this article, you should think carefully before buying a yukata or kimono!
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