{"id":14095,"date":"2020-03-30T12:43:11","date_gmt":"2020-03-30T03:43:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/?p=14095"},"modified":"2024-05-02T13:02:56","modified_gmt":"2024-05-02T04:02:56","slug":"wear-japanese-kimono","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/wear-japanese-kimono\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Wear a Kimono: With Step-by-Step Pictures and Video"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em><strong>Kimono<\/strong><\/em> are a traditional Japanese form of clothing worn by both men and women. <em>Kimono<\/em> is a garment that is uniquely Japanese; no other people group has a style of dress like it. Today, it is a common sight to see Japanese and foreign visitors alike strolling through historic neighborhoods in Kyoto, Tokyo and other parts of Japan wearing rental <em>kimono<\/em> in an endless variety of styles and colors.<\/p>\n\n\n[the_ad id=&#8221;100211&#8243;]\n\n\n\n<p>Though most people only rent kimono, used <strong>kimono are an inexpensive souvenir<\/strong> that can be found at many used kimono shops around Japan. The main deterrent to people purchasing kimono is not knowing <strong>how to put on a kimono<\/strong> when they get back home. We asked <strong>kimono expert Sheila Cliffe<\/strong> (Instagram <a href=\"blank\">@<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.instagram.com\/kimonosheila\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">kimonosheila<\/a>), a popular author of several kimono books, for tips on how to dress yourself in kimono. Together with kimono aficionado and model Nichole (Instagram <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/nfkimono\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">@nfkimono<\/a>), Sheila will help you select all of the <strong>items needed to wear women&#8217;s kimono<\/strong> properly, and show you how to <strong>dress in kimono by yourself<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ht-block-toc  is-style-outline htoc htoc--position-wide toc-list-style-plain\" data-htoc-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"htoc__title\"><span class=\"ht_toc_title\">Table of Contents<\/span><span class=\"htoc__toggle\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\"><g fill=\"#444\"><path d=\"M15 7H1c-.6 0-1 .4-1 1s.4 1 1 1h14c.6 0 1-.4 1-1s-.4-1-1-1z\"><\/path><path d=\"M15 1H1c-.6 0-1 .4-1 1s.4 1 1 1h14c.6 0 1-.4 1-1s-.4-1-1-1zM15 13H1c-.6 0-1 .4-1 1s.4 1 1 1h14c.6 0 1-.4 1-1s-.4-1-1-1z\"><\/path><\/g><\/svg><\/span><\/span><div class=\"htoc__itemswrap\"><ul class=\"ht_toc_list\"><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-what-do-you-need-to-wear-a-kimono\">What Do You Need To Wear a Kimono?<\/a><ul class=\"ht_toc_child_list\"><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-susoyoke-and-hadajuban\">Susoyoke and Hadajuban<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-nagajuban\">Nagajuban<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-koshi-himo\">Koshi-himo<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-date-jime\">Date-jime<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-obi\">Obi<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-kimono\">Kimono<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-tabi\">Tabi<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-zori-and-geta\">Zori and Geta<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-how-to-wear-a-kimono\">How To Wear a Kimono<\/a><ul class=\"ht_toc_child_list\"><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-step-1-put-on-the-tabi\">Step 1: Put on the tabi<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-step-2-put-on-the-traditional-undergarments\">Step 2: Put on the traditional undergarments<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-step-3-put-on-the-nagajuban\">Step 3: Put on the nagajuban<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-step-4-put-on-the-kimono\">Step 4: Put on the kimono<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-step-5-tie-the-kimono-in-place\">Step 5: Tie the kimono in place<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-step-6-arrange-the-collars\">Step 6: Arrange the collars<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-sheila-cliffe\">Sheila Cliffe<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-what-do-you-need-to-wear-a-kimono\">What Do You Need To Wear a Kimono?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are several garments and accessories necessary for wearing women&#8217;s kimono, some of which are necessary while others are optional. Sheila recommends the following pieces as essential to wearing kimono properly, starting with the layer of undergarments and working outward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"731\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151438\/how-to-wear-kimono-2_20200414-1024x731.jpg\" alt=\"layout of kimono pieces\" class=\"wp-image-64223\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151438\/how-to-wear-kimono-2_20200414-1024x731.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151438\/how-to-wear-kimono-2_20200414-500x357.jpg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151438\/how-to-wear-kimono-2_20200414.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-susoyoke-and-hadajuban\">Susoyoke and Hadajuban<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>These are worn over your regular undergarments. If you have a <strong>kimono or sports bra<\/strong> that is flattening rather than uplifting, this is helpful. These are the first kimono specific articles of clothing. The <em>susoyoke<\/em> \u88fe\u9664\u3051 is like a slip, though some women prefer a pair of long johns, which can make kimono more comfortable, particularly in warm weather. The <em>hadajuban<\/em> \u808c\u8966\u88a2 is like a thin camisole.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"731\" data-id=\"64225\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151418\/how-to-wear-kimono-4_20200414-1024x731.jpg\" alt=\"Hadajuban undergarments for a Japanese kimono\" class=\"wp-image-64225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151418\/how-to-wear-kimono-4_20200414-1024x731.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151418\/how-to-wear-kimono-4_20200414-500x357.jpg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151418\/how-to-wear-kimono-4_20200414.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Hadajuban<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"731\" data-id=\"64224\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151428\/how-to-wear-kimono-3_20200414-1024x731.jpg\" alt=\"susoyoke and long johns\" class=\"wp-image-64224\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151428\/how-to-wear-kimono-3_20200414-1024x731.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151428\/how-to-wear-kimono-3_20200414-500x357.jpg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151428\/how-to-wear-kimono-3_20200414.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Susoyoke<\/em> and long johns<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-nagajuban\">Nagajuban<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <em>nagajuban<\/em> \u9577\u8966\u88a2 is a thin silk robe slightly shorter than the kimono, so the sleeves and hem cannot be seen underneath it. Only a strip of the collar of the <em>nagajuban<\/em> is exposed under the kimono. You can also sew on your own collars if you prefer a different pattern or color. Any strip of cloth 90cm x 15cm is fine. Along with the <em>nagajuban<\/em>, you should purchase an <em>erishin<\/em>, a strip of plastic that slips under the collar to keep it looking neat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-koshi-himo\">Koshi-himo<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"731\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15152002\/how-to-wear-kimono-8_20200414-1024x731.jpg\" alt=\"Nagajuban - kimono underwear\" class=\"wp-image-64188\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15152002\/how-to-wear-kimono-8_20200414-1024x731.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15152002\/how-to-wear-kimono-8_20200414-500x357.jpg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15152002\/how-to-wear-kimono-8_20200414.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Nagajuban<\/em> and <em>erishin<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><em>Koshi-himo<\/em> \u8170\u3072\u3082 are thin cotton sashes used to tie the nagajuban and kimono closed. You&#8217;ll need at least 2 of these, perhaps 3, but they are simple and inexpensive. A more specific accessory known as a <em>korin<\/em> belt can be used in place of a third <em>koshi-himo<\/em> to hold the kimono collar in place.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"731\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151409\/how-to-wear-kimono-5_20200414-1024x731.jpg\" alt=\"koshi-himo and korin belt for kimono in japan\" class=\"wp-image-64226\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151409\/how-to-wear-kimono-5_20200414-1024x731.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151409\/how-to-wear-kimono-5_20200414-500x357.jpg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151409\/how-to-wear-kimono-5_20200414.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>korin<\/em> belt (upper left) and two <em>koshi-himo<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-date-jime\">Date-jime<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <em>date-jime<\/em> \u4f0a\u9054\u7de0\u3081 is a wide sash which secures the<em> nagajuban<\/em> and ties the kimono to the body before putting on the obi. It helps to define the cylinder-like figure that is the ideal body shape for wearing kimono. You will need two of them, one on the <em>nagajuban<\/em> and one on the kimono.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"731\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151359\/how-to-wear-kimono-6_20200414-1024x731.jpg\" alt=\"Date-jime for putting on kimono\" class=\"wp-image-64227\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151359\/how-to-wear-kimono-6_20200414-1024x731.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151359\/how-to-wear-kimono-6_20200414-500x357.jpg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151359\/how-to-wear-kimono-6_20200414.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Date-jime<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-obi\">Obi<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <em>obi<\/em> is the larger outer sash or belt tied around the kimono. It comes in a variety of styles and materials and is the primary accessory used to complement the kimono. <strong><em>Maru obi<\/em><\/strong> and <strong><em>Fukuro obi<\/em><\/strong> are more formal styles, often with metallic threads and elaborate embroidery. <strong><em>Nagoya obi<\/em><\/strong> were invented as obi of convenience, partially sewn together at one end to make tying easier. <strong><em>Hanhaba obi<\/em><\/strong> are half-width <em>obi<\/em> generally worn with yukata or casual types of kimono, and which do not necessitate any extra accessories.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"731\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151351\/how-to-wear-kimono-1_20200414-2-731x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-64229\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151351\/how-to-wear-kimono-1_20200414-2-731x1024.jpg 731w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151351\/how-to-wear-kimono-1_20200414-2-357x500.jpg 357w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151351\/how-to-wear-kimono-1_20200414-2.jpg 857w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 731px) 100vw, 731px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Nichole and her <em>hanhaba obi<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>There are endless styles of <em>obi <\/em>tying, some of which are incredibly complicated and others simple enough for even the first-timer to succeed at. Sheila and Nichole will demonstrate <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/how-to-tie-an-obi-hanhaba-bunko\/\" class=\"ek-link\">how to tie a <em>hanhaba obi<\/em><\/a><em> <\/em><\/strong>in a follow-up article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-kimono\">Kimono<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The kimono \u7740\u7269 is the garment itself. It can be made of silk, linen, cotton, wool or polyester. There are many types of kimono, though the most recognizable is the <strong><em>furisode<\/em><\/strong> \u632f\u8896 with long sleeves that nearly touch the ground. <em>Furisode<\/em> are worn by unmarried women and are sometimes associated with <strong><em>maiko<\/em><\/strong>, the girls studying to become <strong><em>geisha<\/em><\/strong>. Due to the length of the sleeves, <em>furisode<\/em> are not the most practical kimono to wear, so Nichole chose a lovely yet casual pink and blue <strong><em>komon<\/em><\/strong> \u5c0f\u7d0b, perfect for a stroll around town.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"731\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151954\/how-to-wear-kimono-9_20200414-1024x731.jpg\" alt=\"pink and blue kimono\" class=\"wp-image-64189\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151954\/how-to-wear-kimono-9_20200414-1024x731.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151954\/how-to-wear-kimono-9_20200414-500x357.jpg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151954\/how-to-wear-kimono-9_20200414.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Nichole&#8217;s pink and blue <em>komon<\/em> kimono<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-tabi\">Tabi<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Tabi<\/em> \u8db3\u888b are split-toed, ankle-high socks designed to wear with traditional Japanese footwear. <em>Tabi<\/em> are traditionally white, but today, you can find them in many colors and patterns that can complement your kimono ensemble or personal style.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"731\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15152010\/how-to-wear-kimono-7_20200414-1024x731.jpg\" alt=\"Striped tabi socks\" class=\"wp-image-64187\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15152010\/how-to-wear-kimono-7_20200414-1024x731.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15152010\/how-to-wear-kimono-7_20200414-500x357.jpg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15152010\/how-to-wear-kimono-7_20200414.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Modern style striped tabi<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-zori-and-geta\">Zori and Geta<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Zori<\/em> \u8349\u5c65 and <em>geta<\/em> \u4e0b\u99c4 are traditional types of Japanese footwear. <em>Zori<\/em> are flatter, and modern styles are made of synthetic materials that create endless options for colors and patterns. <em>Zori<\/em> are considered more formal footwear than <em>geta<\/em>. <em>Geta<\/em> are made of wood and make the familiar &#8220;clip-clop&#8221; sound as you walk in them. Some are rectangular in shape, while others are more elegantly cut in the silhouette of a foot.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"731\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151945\/how-to-wear-kimono-10_20200414-1024x731.jpg\" alt=\"Pair of zori\" class=\"wp-image-64190\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151945\/how-to-wear-kimono-10_20200414-1024x731.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151945\/how-to-wear-kimono-10_20200414-500x357.jpg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151945\/how-to-wear-kimono-10_20200414.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Zori<\/em> \u2013 never wear outdoor shoes on a tatami mat floor<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-how-to-wear-a-kimono\">How To Wear a Kimono<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dressing in kimono might take some practice, but following these five steps will help you get started in experiencing dressing in kimono by yourself. It is assumed you will already be wearing undergarments when you begin; a sports bra and women&#8217;s briefs are a good basis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-vi-partner-id=P00096250 data-vi-language=en data-vi-currency=JPY data-vi-partner-type=\"AFFILIATE\" data-vi-url=\"363506P1,245921P3,40171P1\"  data-vi-campaign=\"kimono-rental-tokyo\" data-vi-widget-ref=W-ccd37a0f-7adf-4c94-bcdf-978548da4150 ><\/div>\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/orion\/partner\/widget.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-step-1-put-on-the-tabi\">Step 1: Put on the tabi<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is an often-overlooked first step, but putting on <em>tabi<\/em> socks after getting dressed in kimono can be tricky. At the very least, it increases the chances that something will slip out of place as you bend and twist to get your tabi socks on!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-step-2-put-on-the-traditional-undergarments\">Step 2: Put on the traditional undergarments<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Put on the <em>susoyoke<\/em> (or long johns, if you prefer) first, then the <em>hadajuban<\/em>. Make sure the <em>hadajuban<\/em> is centered on your torso and pull it down on the back hem to expose the back of your neck. Do not tuck the <em>hadajuban<\/em> into the <em>susoyoke<\/em> or long johns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"731\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"64191\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151935\/how-to-wear-kimono-11_20200414-731x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Model showing kimono undergarments\" class=\"wp-image-64191\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151935\/how-to-wear-kimono-11_20200414-731x1024.jpg 731w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151935\/how-to-wear-kimono-11_20200414-357x500.jpg 357w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151935\/how-to-wear-kimono-11_20200414.jpg 857w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 731px) 100vw, 731px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Hadajuban<\/em> should not be tucked into the <em>susoyoke<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"731\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"64192\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151926\/how-to-wear-kimono-12_20200414-731x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Back view of kimono undergarments\" class=\"wp-image-64192\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151926\/how-to-wear-kimono-12_20200414-731x1024.jpg 731w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151926\/how-to-wear-kimono-12_20200414-357x500.jpg 357w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151926\/how-to-wear-kimono-12_20200414.jpg 857w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 731px) 100vw, 731px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pull <em>hadajuban<\/em> down to expose neckline.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-step-3-put-on-the-nagajuban\">Step 3: Put on the nagajuban<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You need to have an<em> erishin<\/em>, which slides under the collar to keep it stiff and wrinkle-free. If you don\u2019t have one, you can use rolled up and flattened washi paper to push into your collar. Center your nagajuban on your body, leaving a space the width of your fist between the collar and the back of your neck. Take one of the <em>koshi-himo<\/em> and tie the <em>nagajuban<\/em> to your body, just below the bust, then take one of the <em>date-jime<\/em> and tie it over the <em>koshi-himo<\/em>, securing it. Pull any excess material of the <em>nagajuban<\/em> to the side seams to hide it.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"731\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151917\/how-to-wear-kimono-13_20200414-731x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Putting on a nagajuban\" class=\"wp-image-64193\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151917\/how-to-wear-kimono-13_20200414-731x1024.jpg 731w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151917\/how-to-wear-kimono-13_20200414-357x500.jpg 357w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151917\/how-to-wear-kimono-13_20200414.jpg 857w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 731px) 100vw, 731px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Adjust the collar of the <em>nagajuban<\/em> as you put it on<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"731\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"64195\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151859\/how-to-wear-kimono-15_20200414-731x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Tie the nagajuban with a koshi-himo\" class=\"wp-image-64195\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151859\/how-to-wear-kimono-15_20200414-731x1024.jpg 731w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151859\/how-to-wear-kimono-15_20200414-357x500.jpg 357w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151859\/how-to-wear-kimono-15_20200414.jpg 857w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 731px) 100vw, 731px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tie <em>nagajuban<\/em> under the bustline with a koshi-himo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"731\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"64194\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151909\/how-to-wear-kimono-14_20200414-731x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Back view of properly worn nagajuban\" class=\"wp-image-64194\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151909\/how-to-wear-kimono-14_20200414-731x1024.jpg 731w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151909\/how-to-wear-kimono-14_20200414-357x500.jpg 357w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151909\/how-to-wear-kimono-14_20200414.jpg 857w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 731px) 100vw, 731px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pull excess material of the <em>nagajuban<\/em> toward the seams<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"731\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"64196\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151850\/how-to-wear-kimono-16_20200414-731x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Tying a date-jime\" class=\"wp-image-64196\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151850\/how-to-wear-kimono-16_20200414-731x1024.jpg 731w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151850\/how-to-wear-kimono-16_20200414-357x500.jpg 357w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151850\/how-to-wear-kimono-16_20200414.jpg 857w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 731px) 100vw, 731px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"731\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"64197\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151841\/how-to-wear-kimono-17_20200414-731x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Tying a date-jime\" class=\"wp-image-64197\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151841\/how-to-wear-kimono-17_20200414-731x1024.jpg 731w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151841\/how-to-wear-kimono-17_20200414-357x500.jpg 357w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151841\/how-to-wear-kimono-17_20200414.jpg 857w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 731px) 100vw, 731px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" data-id=\"64198\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151832\/how-to-wear-kimono-18_20200414-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"closeup of date-jime tie\" class=\"wp-image-64198\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151832\/how-to-wear-kimono-18_20200414-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151832\/how-to-wear-kimono-18_20200414-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151832\/how-to-wear-kimono-18_20200414.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-step-4-put-on-the-kimono\">Step 4: Put on the kimono<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Center the kimono on your body by matching the lower seams of the collar to each other in front of your body. If one seam is higher than the other, the kimono is not centered. Don&#8217;t pull it too tight, but align it with the back of the nagajuban collar. The two collars should be the same height at the back but the nagajuban collar should show by one or two cm at the front. You can use a clip or clothespin to hold the kimono and collar in place at the center back.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"731\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151755\/how-to-wear-kimono-22_20200414-731x1024.jpg\" alt=\"match the seams on the kimono collar to center it\" class=\"wp-image-64202\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151755\/how-to-wear-kimono-22_20200414-731x1024.jpg 731w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151755\/how-to-wear-kimono-22_20200414-357x500.jpg 357w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151755\/how-to-wear-kimono-22_20200414.jpg 857w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 731px) 100vw, 731px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"731\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"64199\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151824\/how-to-wear-kimono-19_20200414-731x1024.jpg\" alt=\"kimono with collar too tight on neck\" class=\"wp-image-64199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151824\/how-to-wear-kimono-19_20200414-731x1024.jpg 731w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151824\/how-to-wear-kimono-19_20200414-357x500.jpg 357w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151824\/how-to-wear-kimono-19_20200414.jpg 857w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 731px) 100vw, 731px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Collar pulled too tight<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"681\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"64200\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151814\/how-to-wear-kimono-20_20200414-681x1024.jpg\" alt=\"properly adjusted kimono collar\" class=\"wp-image-64200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151814\/how-to-wear-kimono-20_20200414-681x1024.jpg 681w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151814\/how-to-wear-kimono-20_20200414-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151814\/how-to-wear-kimono-20_20200414.jpg 798w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 681px) 100vw, 681px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Collar adjusted correctly<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"681\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"64201\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151804\/how-to-wear-kimono-21_20200414-681x1024.jpg\" alt=\"hold the kimono and nagajuban collars in place with a clip\" class=\"wp-image-64201\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151804\/how-to-wear-kimono-21_20200414-681x1024.jpg 681w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151804\/how-to-wear-kimono-21_20200414-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151804\/how-to-wear-kimono-21_20200414.jpg 798w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 681px) 100vw, 681px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hold collars in place with a clip<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Before performing the next step, make sure your second <em>koshi-himo<\/em> is easy to reach or already in hand. Grab the kimono about 10cm from the bottom of the collar on both sides, and hoist the bottom hem of the kimono just above the top of your feet. This is your starting point. With the collar in your left hand, wrap the kimono around your legs, pulling the left edge of the kimono around to the right side of your body. The left edge should end up about 7cm higher than the point above your feet. This is just for measuring. After measuring, keep your arm at that height and unwrap yourself. Next, wrap the right side of the kimono around to the left side of your body, this time raising the right edge of the kimono 10-15cm above the top of your feet. Hold it there and re-wrap the left edge of the kimono over the top. Because the right side was lifted higher than the left and is now under the left side, it will not be visible, which is how it is supposed to look.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"731\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151745\/how-to-wear-kimono-23_20200414-731x1024.jpg\" alt=\"hold kimono 10 cm above the end of the collar\" class=\"wp-image-64203\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151745\/how-to-wear-kimono-23_20200414-731x1024.jpg 731w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151745\/how-to-wear-kimono-23_20200414-357x500.jpg 357w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151745\/how-to-wear-kimono-23_20200414.jpg 857w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 731px) 100vw, 731px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-6 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"731\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"64204\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151735\/how-to-wear-kimono-24_20200414-731x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Measure 7 cm from the left corner of the kimono hem to the floor\" class=\"wp-image-64204\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151735\/how-to-wear-kimono-24_20200414-731x1024.jpg 731w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151735\/how-to-wear-kimono-24_20200414-357x500.jpg 357w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151735\/how-to-wear-kimono-24_20200414.jpg 857w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 731px) 100vw, 731px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"731\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"64205\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151727\/how-to-wear-kimono-25_20200414-731x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Measure 10-15 cm from the right corner of the kimono hem to the floor\" class=\"wp-image-64205\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151727\/how-to-wear-kimono-25_20200414-731x1024.jpg 731w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151727\/how-to-wear-kimono-25_20200414-357x500.jpg 357w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151727\/how-to-wear-kimono-25_20200414.jpg 857w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 731px) 100vw, 731px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It is crucial that you <strong>wrap the left side of the kimono over the right<\/strong>, because the opposite way is only used to dress dead bodies for funerals! (There are some mistakes you can get away with while wearing kimono, but this is not one of them).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-step-5-tie-the-kimono-in-place\">Step 5: Tie the kimono in place<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you have everything in place, make sure your <em>koshi-himo<\/em> is handy because you have to tie it down. Tie the kimono right over your belly button, and tie it well, because <strong>this is the primary sash holding the whole thing together<\/strong>. Tuck the excess length of the <em>koshi-himo<\/em> into itself, so it doesn&#8217;t hang down anywhere.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"731\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151717\/how-to-wear-kimono-26_20200414-731x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Tie koshi-himo tightly over kimono\" class=\"wp-image-64206\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151717\/how-to-wear-kimono-26_20200414-731x1024.jpg 731w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151717\/how-to-wear-kimono-26_20200414-357x500.jpg 357w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151717\/how-to-wear-kimono-26_20200414.jpg 857w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 731px) 100vw, 731px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Be sure to tie this <em>koshi-himo<\/em> tightly around the kimono over the navel area.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>All of the excess kimono material should be above the koshi-himo, which you can now fold down over the sash to give the kimono a flat and neat look. It is perfectly normal to have this excess material, which will be mostly hidden under the obi later. During this step, you might have to readjust the collar to ensure you have the fist-sized gap between the collar and your neck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-7 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"731\" data-id=\"64211\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151630\/how-to-wear-kimono-31_20200414-1024x731.jpg\" alt=\"Fold excess kimono material down over koshi-himo\" class=\"wp-image-64211\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151630\/how-to-wear-kimono-31_20200414-1024x731.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151630\/how-to-wear-kimono-31_20200414-500x357.jpg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151630\/how-to-wear-kimono-31_20200414.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Fold the excess kimono material flat over the <em>koshi-himo<\/em>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"731\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"64210\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151641\/how-to-wear-kimono-29_20200414-731x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-64210\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151641\/how-to-wear-kimono-29_20200414-731x1024.jpg 731w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151641\/how-to-wear-kimono-29_20200414-357x500.jpg 357w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151641\/how-to-wear-kimono-29_20200414.jpg 857w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 731px) 100vw, 731px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" data-id=\"64209\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151649\/how-to-wear-kimono-30_20200414-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"Check for a fist width gap between neck and kimono collar\" class=\"wp-image-64209\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151649\/how-to-wear-kimono-30_20200414-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151649\/how-to-wear-kimono-30_20200414-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151649\/how-to-wear-kimono-30_20200414.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Check for a fist width gap between your neck and kimono collar.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-step-6-arrange-the-collars\">Step 6: Arrange the collars<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After the excess material is neatly folded over the koshi-himo sash, you need to arrange your kimono collars. This can be done using the third <em>koshi-himo<\/em> or the <em>korin<\/em> belt. If you use a belt, clip it to the right side of the kimono, through the hole under your left arm. Pull it around your back and clip the other end to the left front collar on your right side, adjusting the collars so they are symmetrical with about 2 cm of the <em>nagajuban<\/em> collar showing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-8 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" data-id=\"64233\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151341\/how-to-wear-kimono-1_20200414-3-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"How to wear a kimono korin belt\" class=\"wp-image-64233\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151341\/how-to-wear-kimono-1_20200414-3-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151341\/how-to-wear-kimono-1_20200414-3-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151341\/how-to-wear-kimono-1_20200414-3.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Clip the <em>korin<\/em> belt to the right collar through the hole in the left sleeve.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"731\" data-id=\"64212\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151622\/how-to-wear-kimono-32_20200414-1024x731.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-64212\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151622\/how-to-wear-kimono-32_20200414-1024x731.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151622\/how-to-wear-kimono-32_20200414-500x357.jpg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151622\/how-to-wear-kimono-32_20200414.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Bring the <em>korin<\/em> belt around the back of the kimono and clip to the left collar on the right side.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"798\" data-id=\"64215\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151545\/how-to-wear-kimono-35_20200414.jpg\" alt=\"Smooth material under korin belt by pulling excess to the seams\" class=\"wp-image-64215\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151545\/how-to-wear-kimono-35_20200414.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151545\/how-to-wear-kimono-35_20200414-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151545\/how-to-wear-kimono-35_20200414-1024x681.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Smooth the back of the kimono under the <em>korin<\/em> belt by pulling excess material toward the seams under the arms.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Pull all the creases at the back towards the side seams. If you are using a <em>koshi-himo<\/em>, arrange the collars to be symmetrical and then put the middle of the tie at the center of your chest, draw it back with both hands, cross it at the back and return it to the front. Tie it in the center. Again, move any creases in the back to the side seams. Tie your second date-jime over the koshi-himo in the same fashion, again just below the bustline. Tuck in the ends of the sash so it looks neat, and you are finished putting on the kimono and ready for the next step, <strong>putting on an obi<\/strong> sash!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-9 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"681\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"64216\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151536\/how-to-wear-kimono-36_20200414-681x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-64216\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151536\/how-to-wear-kimono-36_20200414-681x1024.jpg 681w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151536\/how-to-wear-kimono-36_20200414-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151536\/how-to-wear-kimono-36_20200414.jpg 798w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 681px) 100vw, 681px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"731\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"64217\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151525\/how-to-wear-kimono-37_20200414-731x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-64217\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151525\/how-to-wear-kimono-37_20200414-731x1024.jpg 731w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151525\/how-to-wear-kimono-37_20200414-357x500.jpg 357w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151525\/how-to-wear-kimono-37_20200414.jpg 857w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 731px) 100vw, 731px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"731\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"64218\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151515\/how-to-wear-kimono-38_20200414-731x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Tie the date-jime in the front of the kimono\" class=\"wp-image-64218\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151515\/how-to-wear-kimono-38_20200414-731x1024.jpg 731w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151515\/how-to-wear-kimono-38_20200414-357x500.jpg 357w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151515\/how-to-wear-kimono-38_20200414.jpg 857w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 731px) 100vw, 731px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" data-id=\"64220\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151505\/how-to-wear-kimono-39_20200414-1024x681.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-64220\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151505\/how-to-wear-kimono-39_20200414-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151505\/how-to-wear-kimono-39_20200414-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151505\/how-to-wear-kimono-39_20200414.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"731\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151456\/how-to-wear-kimono-40_20200414-731x1024.jpg\" alt=\"model showing how to dress in kimono\" class=\"wp-image-64221\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151456\/how-to-wear-kimono-40_20200414-731x1024.jpg 731w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151456\/how-to-wear-kimono-40_20200414-357x500.jpg 357w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15151456\/how-to-wear-kimono-40_20200414.jpg 857w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 731px) 100vw, 731px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The kimono dressing is finished but don&#8217;t forget to put on an obi!<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>So there you have it, <strong>a step-by-step guide to how to wear a kimono by yourself<\/strong>. Don&#8217;t be discouraged if you have trouble at first; keep practicing and it will become faster and more natural to you. Before long, you&#8217;ll have the confidence to wear your kimono out for the world to admire you in!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In our next articles, Sheila and Nichole will demonstrate how to tie several types of obi, from <a href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/how-to-tie-an-obi-hanhaba-bunko\/\" rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"ek-link\">super simple and casual<\/a> to <a href=\"https:\/\/voyapon.com\/how-to-tie-nagoya-obi-pictures-video\/\" class=\"ek-link\">formal and elegant<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"How to Wear A Kimono\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kehNO8XJNjQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"732\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15134333\/20170521-_DSC2479-732x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-64183 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15134333\/20170521-_DSC2479-732x1024.jpg 732w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15134333\/20170521-_DSC2479-357x500.jpg 357w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15134333\/20170521-_DSC2479-1097x1536.jpg 1097w, https:\/\/s3.voyapon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/15134333\/20170521-_DSC2479.jpg 914w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 732px) 100vw, 732px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-sheila-cliffe\">Sheila Cliffe<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"htoc-dr-sheila-cliffe-has-lived-in-japan-for-over-30-years-and-is-a-noted-expert-on-kimono-history-and-fashion-she-is-the-author-of-the-social-life-of-kimono-as-well-as-author-and-subject-of-the-photo-book-sheila-kimono-style-she-is-also-an-ambassador-for-kyo-tango-chirimen-textiles-on-their-union-s-300th-year-anniversary-as-a-professor-she-has-extensive-experience-teaching-kimono-in-a-variety-of-settings-but-the-art-and-joy-of-dressing-is-her-greatest-pleasure\">Dr. Sheila Cliffe has lived in Japan for over 30 years and is a noted expert on kimono history and fashion. She is the author of &#8220;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Social-Life-Kimono-Japanese-Fashion-ebook\/dp\/B01NBFXIF1\/\" target=\"_blank\">The Social Life of Kimono<\/a>&#8221; as well as author and subject of the photo book &#8220;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.jp\/-\/en\/dp\/4924523003\/\" target=\"_blank\">Sheila Kimono Style<\/a>&#8220;. She is also an ambassador for Kyo Tango <em>chirimen<\/em> textiles on their union\u2019s 300th year anniversary. As a professor she has extensive experience teaching kimono in a variety of settings, but the art and joy of dressing is her greatest pleasure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"htoc-follow-sheila-on-instagram-at-kimonosheila-or-on-twitter\">Follow Sheila on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/kimonosheila\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Instagram<\/a> at @kimonosheila or on <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/kimonosheila\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Twitter<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kimono are a traditional Japanese form of clothing worn by both men and women. 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