Kimono Nagoya blog helps out, buying your kimono

I saw these great tips over at the Kimono Nagoya Tumblr and had to share here:

'A general rule of thumb for buying used kimono is:

Hold up the kimono so the hem is just brushing the floor. The top of the collar should be AT LEAST at the level of your eyebrows, at BEST at your forehead, and taller is actually better.

Shorter than that and you’re going to have problems.

The sleeves, when put on, should fall at your wrist bone.

Besides the two items pictured here, you should have some kind of underclothes (shorts and a tank top are fine for yukata) and some kind of cord to tie the yukata around your waist. You will need at least two, but three would be very helpful.

Make sure the collar is pulled down in back so you can fit a fist between the nape of your neck and the collar edge.

Make sure the collar is high enough in front to be closed at the hollow of your throat, or at your clavicle. You shouldn’t be showing any cleavage.

For best results, wear a sports bra, kimono bra or any kind of boob-crushing implement that will give you a flat figure. Boobs should not be flopping over the top of the obi.

The obi should be tight enough to hold you upright, and you should walk with a nice straight back.

And be absolutely sure your yukata is LEFT OVER RIGHT! Right over left is how they dress the dead.'


Also, to all of us locals Klektik down at Salamanca Place is still having a sale on Kimono and Haori. They're $29 each or $50 for two. They also have a few obi of varying quality, I think they're $29.95 each.
See you all at the next club meeting!
- Cass

Don't forget to look at the other hints and tips (marked 'kitsuke') in the list of past entry tags. There are links to how to dress in kimono for both men and women as well as links to online stores such as Ryu Japan and Ichiroya - take advantage of the collapse of the US economy and save!!- Emerald