For the fashion I chose, I decided on one of my personal favorites, the kimono. The kimono is a traditional form of clothing from Japan, and while it used to be worn daily, it's now mainly reserved for special occasions and festivals. There are particular details about various sorts of kimonos, and if worn the wrong way, well...you could certainly be sending the wrong signals. For instance, the kimono itself is like a robe. However, it is important to put the kimono on left over right. Putting a kimono on right over left is how one would dress a corpse. Also, the sleeves are another detail. Kimonos with long, flowing sleeves-as seen in the right picture-are often worn by children and unmarried women. Men and married women usually wear sleeves that are much shorter, such as the sleeves shown in the left picture. The large sash worn with the female kimono is known as the 'obi' and can tend to consist of three separate pieces. It is also extremely long, however, it can can be tied artistically in various different ways-a rose knot, a butterfly knot, ect. As seen on the left, men's kimonos tend to be a bit lighter, often known as yukatas, and often are worn with a haori (a type of jacket.)
One of the main reasons I love the kimono fashion however is how artistic the designs often are. From elegant landscapes to animals to flowers and fans, these are normally decorating the kimono in very lovely styles. The rich colors often used adds to the overall design further, creating a masterpiece of fabric.
I personally love the design of the yukata on the left, since it has the pieces of the ancient strategical game of shougi as decoration.
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