With a white yukata 🫠
I got this second hand for super cheap - I originally bought it to dye it, but i realised it was subtle enough that if i were to ever wear anything not dark coloured… this would be it…so here i am.
I’m not used to myself in light colour so it’s a bit odd looking.
A friend of mine who used to work at a kimono shop was kind enough to gift me this hitoe. She messaged me saying, “I found a black one!”—which she knew I’d never be able to resist. She’s on the taller side so it fit better than most second hand kimono I’ve gotten my hands on.
The obi was a random thrift store find. It’s unusually narrow and short, so I originally tried to tie a Ginza musubi, but I ran out of time to redo it and ended up with… whatever this turned into. 😅 I love crossing the wraps around the waist, but in hindsight I think keeping them straight probably would have been the better choice to conserve the little length I had.
The obi still had its original kari-nui (temporary basting stitches), so I’m guessing it had never actually been used. Unfortunately, the dye also bled onto my obi-ita, so… lesson learned.
The obiage isn’t actually an obiage at all—it’s just a scrap of fabric. I fell in love with the shibori pattern and decided to use it as one anyway.
After a year of this yukata sitting in my closet, I finally got around to lengthening the yuki enough for me to comfortably wear it (I don’t like short yuki even on Yukata.)
Also didn’t notice how crumpled my tiny ohashori was until after taking photos lol Yukata is hard to keep them from wrinkling and the ohashori from lifting.
Since it’s still technically hitoe season I paired it with grey haneri and tabi.
The obi is an antique - the width and length is a bit shorter than usual so it was interesting tying it. Had to redo it a few times to get it how I wanted it.
Found this second hand yukata from the brand Bushoan. I’m not a big fan of short yuki even on yukata, so I alter it myself as much as possible, which is what I did for this one.
I have a few men’s pieces from my late grandfather so I’ve been trying to incorporate them into my co-ords. So here is a men’s heko obi that I loosely tied in the back.
Wanted to go for a more masculine styling so decided to use a men’s belt instead. I’m quite satisfied with the results!!
I ended up re-sewing the sleeves since it was a bit short on me. Yukata is only one layer so it’s quite easy to alter yourself!
Wanted to go for a more masculine styling so decided to use a men’s belt instead. I’m quite satisfied with the results!!
I ended up re-sewing the sleeves since it was a bit short on me. Yukata is only one layer so it’s quite easy to alter yourself!
I love JoJo so I was so excited when I saw this…
Until the sizing… free size????? I really wish Japan would stop doing this free size bs. Look at the model. The sleeves (sorry I meant yuki, not the width/length of sleeves) are so short lmao.
And for that price, I would want something that fits properly…
One of my favourite stylings in a while!! Sorry for the double post, I know I posted one yesterday.
But I’m very proud of this one and super happy how it turned out. This hitoe is one I found in an antique shop with so much of the threads falling apart and fraying. So I patched it all up, sewed up parts that needed it, and I was able to wear it the whole day without it falling apart!!
My fear is old kimono ripping open as I try to take a seat on the train or something…😱
Wore my hair down with kimono! while that’s a big no-no in kimono rules, honestly I thought it looked better.
Wanted to pair this old kimono I found at an antique store. Had to patch up a lot of holes and resew some parts since the threads were coming apart. But happy with how it turned out and it didn’t fall apart as I was wearing it, so that’s a plus in my book.
Wore my hair down with kimono! while that’s a big no-no in kimono rules, honestly I thought it looked better.
Wanted to pair this old kimono I found at an antique store. Had to patch up a lot of holes and resew some parts since the threads were coming apart. But happy with how it turned out and it didn’t fall apart as I was wearing it, so that’s a plus in my book.
I love shijira for its feel and texture and breezy-ness but I hate that it stretches as you wear it and gradually gets looser and looser…
Anyone have any tips on how to manage that? I just keep having to adjust every time I go to the bathroom 😖
The obi is from a flea market. I think it was like 500 - 1000 yen. Kimono also from a second hand store. I know… no ohashori…unfortunately this kimono is way too short for me but I make do.
Thank you everyone for the warm welcome!!!
It's June and Tokyo is hitting 30°C so that means it's summer kimono and yukata season!
This one is one of my favourites since it has a traditional motif of koi and waves - and dyed in the traditional indigo blue as well.
I generally only buy shades of black but this one was an exception - it's not common to find this kind of print in women's yukata!
It’s June and Tokyo is hitting 30°C so that means it’s summer kimono and yukata season!
This one is one of my favourites since it has a traditional motif of koi and waves - and dyed in the traditional indigo blue as well.
I generally only buy shades of black but this one was an exception - it’s not common to find this kind of print in women’s yukata.
It’s June and Tokyo is hitting 30°C so that means it’s summer kimono and yukata season!
This one is one of my favourites since it has a traditional motif of koi and waves - and dyed in the traditional indigo blue as well.
I generally only buy shades of black but this one was an exception - it’s not common to find this kind of print in women’s yukata.
It’s June and I couldn’t wait any longer so I took out all my yukata!!
I’m not super happy with how the back turned out. I’m using 2 heko obi and the bottom one ended up too short to do anything with it so I just let it kinda..hang there….and it looks weird 😅
But anyways. This yukata was initially super short on the sleeves so I took it apart and resewed it by hand. It took a few tv episodes and some blue fingers from the indigo dye. But I’m happy with how it turned out.
And I know! I’m wearing dark blue 🫣
Hello! This is my first post here
I consider myself kimono goth but I wasn’t sure if traditional
wear would be ok to post here. I apologise if it is not and can delete and continue to lurk if need be!!
I wear kimono almost on a daily basis and wanted to show off a coat my friend had made for me!
I’ll have to put it away until autumn but it’s an amazing piece and I’m excited to include it into my wardrobe
Hello! First time poster here.
I’m from Tokyo and I’m someone who wears kimono on a daily basis! I wanted to share one of my recent outfits.
I lean quite dark on the colour palette for traditional kimono colour etiquette, but I love monotone colour combinations while focusing more on textures and patterns 🖤
Did you know there is kimono for fit for rainy days? Most are made with silk but polyester kimono is getting more popular since it’s easy to wash at home and it’s ok in the rain!
So my whole outfit is a water-ok outfit for a rainy day in Tokyo.
Did you know there is kimono for fit for rainy days? Most are made with silk but polyester kimono is getting more popular since it’s easy to wash at home and it’s ok in the rain!
So my whole outfit is a water-ok outfit for a rainy day in Tokyo.