Men's and women's fashion points to make kimono casual

incorporate Japanese patterns

Well-known Japanese patterns include “checkered pattern”, “seigaiha”, “hemp leaf”, “nami-chidori”, and “saaya”. Skirts, tops, and dresses with Japanese patterns are easy to match with your favorite items, so you can easily enjoy Japanese fashion. If you can't find an item you like, one way to do it is to purchase fabrics with Japanese patterns and make your own clothes.

Bring in Japanese items

Kimono is not the only Japanese fashion item. If you incorporate Japanese items into your everyday clothes as a focal point, even your favorite items will look different than usual. I will introduce Japanese items in detail in the next section.

Choose items from brands that incorporate Japanese elements into their designs

There are many types of kimono, but the number of Japanese items that can be combined with Western clothes is limited. If you want to buy Japanese items, it would be a good idea to first look for a brand that designs kimono with a modern twist.

remake a dress

Kimonos are also sold as used clothing, and cheap ones can be purchased for a few thousand yen. It is also possible to shorten the length to match the clothes, or untie the kimono and remake it into other items such as dresses and skirts. There are some video sites that introduce how to make them in detail, so if you are confident in sewing, please try it.

Japanese fashion items for men

Here are three items we recommend for men:

footwear

Japanese footwear includes geta, setta, and zori, and comes in a wide variety of colors. It's good to coordinate with the standard yukata, but you can wear it like sandals, so you can match it with your clothes. It goes especially well with denim and thick pants.

fan

Fans, which can be said to be a summer tradition, can create an elegant and elegant impression just by opening them, so there is no loss in having one. There is a wide variety of designs, and if you are particular about materials and patterns, they can be used as fashion accents.

cross-cut bag

A gokiri-bukuro is a handbag-type drawstring bag that can be tied with a string, and is a convenient item that allows you to store your personal belongings smartly. The calm design of traditional Japanese patterns and sashiko weave will elevate your men's outfit.

Japanese fashion items for ladies

The following three items are recommended for women.

Furoshiki

Furoshiki comes in a wide variety of colors and patterns, and can be used not only to wrap things, but also as a fashion accent. If you use it as a stylish bag or scarf, the furoshiki pattern will stand out even more, making even simple outfits gorgeous.

Kanzashi

Recently, the number of designs that go well not only with kimono but also with casual everyday wear has increased, and you can enjoy fashion using kanzashi on a daily basis. It is also attractive that you can use it in various ways, such as putting it together on the side or half-up.

band

If you want to add a Japanese atmosphere to your clothes, obi is recommended. It is easy to combine a striped dress with a striped obi, or a plain dress with a Japanese patterned obi.