Nov 16, 2025
Do you wear kimono? When and where?
In what environments have you worn kimono, hakama, or other traditional clothing? My only kimono experience is Heian period garb - basket hat, veil, and hakama - at a regional festival. I'm curious about daily kimono wear. Have you found a community or school that trains you in kimono wear? How much time do you dedicate to dressing?
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on Nov 17
I've only worn kimono for trips I've taken to designated touristy places (one was Kyoto) where they help you get dressed and all that. I feel like it's still a bit complex for me, and while it's no doubt beautiful I think the practicality aspect makes it tricky. Yukata, on the other hand, I feel like I wear more regularly, like during summer festivals when everyone else has them on!
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on Nov 17
I am very lucky that my mother in law is a professional kimono dresser. So whenever I wear kimono, or even just yukata, she dresses me. She also dressed the kids for their 7-5-3 and graduation ceremonies. I haven't worn a kimono / yukata in a long time, because I do find it very constricting. But in the past I have worn them to ceremonies and festivals.
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on Nov 17
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