How Do You Find A Kimono For A Japanese Wedding?
The traditional Japanese kimono is a very elaborate and elegant gown, which today is worn mainly for weddings and special occasions. Look in the yellow pages under “clothing stores” to see if there are any Japanese specialty shops listed. Ask for referrals at Japanese-run businesses in your area. Do a keyword search online for “kimono.” Remember that traditional wedding kimonos are unsized. They should fit women who wear up to a Western size 14. You can adjust the garment to fit your body shape and size. Learn the proper way to wear a kimono. Study pictures, ask friends and read books for the correct etiquette. Consider attending a kimono-wearing school if one exists in your area. This is a special class to teach young girls the proper way to wear a kimono before marriage. Look inside garments for size tags. A tag indicates a machine-made, mass-produced item, rather than the traditional handmade kimono. Select a Uchikake kimono, which is a beautifully designed wedding overgarment that
