Unlike western clothes, which have a completed design before being put on, a kimono is beautifully completed when it is put on. Depending on how you put it on, you can wear it comfortably and easily.
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Himo (Koshihimo) Pure Muslin
I love to use muslin material (100% wool) for the strings(Koshihimo), which are easy to tighten and hard to loosen. Those made of 100% wool are called "Pure Muslin".
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Datejime is thin fabric belt. It is used to firmly stay in place and keep Nagajuban, kimono, or collar.
This is made of silk. It is breathable and non-slip, besides it is very comfortable to wear.
Dimension
The relationship between dressing of kimono and dimensions
I feel that the most common problems in dressing kimono are the collar area, such as the degree to which the collar is pulled, collar alignment, and the collar losing shape. The most difficult part of the process is pulling the collar, because it is a part of the garment that you cannot see directly when you put it on yourself, so you have to check it with your body's senses.
Dress Code “White Collars Montsuki”
There are a variety of events in the world, and in some cases, there is a dress code as a rule for participation. For example, there are events sponsored by the government, such as "Conferment Ceremony, ceremonies, and celebrations. At such events, there is a dress code for women in kimono called “White Collars Montsuki” which is considered formal attire.
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