/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

I dabble a little bit. Formal kitsuke and advanced stuff (like seasonality and stuff) kind of intimidate me though. I'm already into too many things atm to justify spending much more money on kimono than I have to date, so my wardrobe will likely stay small. I currently own 2 yukata, around 4 other kimono, 5 obi and some accessories. I would like to, however, make sure I get some more stays and whatnot so the few kimono I own look nicer. I don't have an obi ita or an eri shin right now but I would like to make some. Oh, and I'd like to buy some haori so I can wear them with kimono or other fashion.

Recent Halloween-themed kimono coord, if you forgive the self-post.

>>10282881
Source on that witch? Looks art noveau.

>>10282883

It's an Arthur Rackham illustration - tons of great halloween themed stuff by him!

>>10282888
Got it from Ichiroya. ngl, it's one of my favorite obi that I own now.

>>10282888
Nice trips.
For a second I thought it might've been Janaina Medeiros, know she's done a couple witches like that one. Probably influenced her. I'll check him out, thanks!

>>10282783
I wear yukata on occasion, and wish I could wear it more outside of Japanese festivals. The second I'm outside of the festival everyone asks if I'm cosplaying.

>>10282783
What beginner resources do you recommend? I’m looking to dabble in wafuku, specifically focused on Taisho Roman.

>>10282918
https://www.ichiroya.com/ for buying

You can find various articles online for what you actually need, generally you need a juban, obiage, obijime, obimakura, datejime, koshihimo and of course the actual kimono, along with a matching obi.

Do you have any twitter / insta to follow about kimonos?

>>10284598
https://www.instagram.com/kimonoseikatsu/?hl=en
I like this girl's kitsuke, specifically the comfy stuff, and hakama. If anyone knows other instas that mix kimono with western style clothing, or do more modern kitsuke, let me know cause I love that stuff.

https://chayatsujikimono.wordpress.com/
Not insta or twitter, but I found this blog pretty informative when doing research into how to wear kimono, she has a handful of youtube tutorials too.

>>10285379
I'll chip in with what I follow :

Statsia Matsumoto
https://mobile.twitter.com/inkimono1

She's a kimono fashion student in japan and she opened a shop. She post regularly pics of her shoots so you can see quite a bit of variety.

Suano
https://mobile.twitter.com/kimonosunao
A kimono specialist that do youtube videos, in japanese.

I'm having trouble finding a kimono that speaks to me. I love vibrant colors but most are them are dull and mature. Anything that catches my eye is unwearable and vintage, should i give in and just buy a regular darker colored kimono?

>>10285883
Nah, there must be something for you somehow.

Can you give us an example of some colors schemes / combo you enjoy?

I bought a yukata when I went to Japan but I’ve never had the courage to wear it out.

>>10285379
that first girl is so cringy. she looks like a nerdy tumblr sjw, and she wears stuff like minecraft themed kimonos that look like awful cosplays? I don't know if that's cultural appropriation but it's offensive to me

>>10290628
To a con, yeah? What's wrong with that?

>>10290620
Yukata are rather casual for anything other than some festivals. I've worn kimono out a few times, and started taking tea ceremony lessons though. It can be somewhat hard to find a balance but it's pretty fun.

Does anyone know of a discord for kimono or Japanese culture/fashion? I'm stumped.

This will be my first kimono
im really excited to finally get to wear one i bought most of the supplies i need but i forgot a thing or too but since its formal and i have fabric strips ill be okay until i can get the proper things.

>>10285965 see
>>10306218
I found one : ) it's probably not the most amazing thing ever but it was cheap and i found it really pretty.

My first kimono! I think I need to do some stuff to make it fit better but it all comes in time with practice. It's also just a bit uncomfortably long by a few inches but so far I'm in love!!!

i just got this baby. my city has a kimono dresser so i'll be going there to consult with her on accessories and stuff!

>>10312445
forgot to mention that i'm 175cm so finding one that was long enough was annoying as fuck.

>>10312446
super lucky!
i hope to build my collection. I'm kinda the average for Asian sizing (but im not an Asian) And i still had an issue finding one i liked that was 60~ inches or so.

>>10312445
That one's super pretty. I haven't worn any of mine in a while, but finding a local kimono dresser sounds like it'd be worth the time to do so.

>>10282783
>or is interested in them?


I do a little kitsuke occasionally.

I usually make my own kimonos though. I'm tall and it's not worth the effort to try and find something that will work. Thankfully kimonos are fairly simple so I can whip one up in 3-4 days. I've made 5 at last count.

I have plans for a nice dark one but I haven't found the right fabric yet.

>>10313252
You *make* them?
Like, how? Sewing kimono fabric is very difficult.

>>10315260

Hand sewing them to perfection with what people tell you are the only fabrics to use is arduous and time consuming

Using a machine for most of it and properly weighted domestic cotton/linen or silks is not hard at all. (I only hand sew the eri in place)

Sort of how some SCA folks insist it's not proper and authentic unless you make everything by hand from the underwear out. But some folks use a machine and get very comparable results with a little tweaking.

>>10317349
nta, but enjoy your embarrassing cosplay tier garbage.

>>10317363

Trust, I am.

Enjoy your judging stuff you can't see. I got 20+ years of sewing so my shit looks good.

>>10317404
I'm interested! You got any photos?

>>10319754

Yes, but who the heck self posts on here?

>>10326657
>i'm lying

>>10326674

>>10315260
>>10319754

There are books to sew yukata out of cotton fabric. Usually it's bundled together with jinbei patterns and sizes for the whole family.

Just mentioning this if anons want to sew their own. pic related is ミシンで着物 (machine-made kimono) and geared more towards cute stuff.

Just gonna drop some of my favorite IG's to follow for wafuku inspo:

shimaiyano_onechan
village__official
masaboshi1
doublemaison

>>10328029
>thinks yukata and kimono are the same
>is bragging on /cgl/ about sewing but doesn't want to ""selfpost"" despite like 60% of threads being for selfposting
you sound autistic and crazy and full of shit.

>>10328515

....I'm not even that anon, anon...

I was just providing book rec to those that want to sew. If they wanna do it the least I could do is point them to an actually authentic Japanese book rather than cosplay tutorials by some teen noobs.

I'm also not the Japanese author who literally titled the book "[sewing] machine-made kimono".

>>10328515
Uhh hate to tell you but hitoe kimono and yukata are indeed sewn the same way. Only difference being if you choose to reinforce the seat area or make a fold over collar. Otherwise construction is the same.

Awase are different of course but you look like a judgemental dumb ass. Please stop and actually do some research before screeching at someone who's trying to be helpful you harpee.

>>10326657
Literally scroll up, like the third post is a self-post, and the only pic in this whole thread even showing someone wearing a kimono outside of >>10328029

figured i'd dump some of my kimono folder stuff. It's mostly modern things. I think it's interesting to keep up with a fashion that is so different from what I typically see on the runway. Anyways dump incoming.

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>>10333728

How to use a men's obi for women. I sometimes like how simple they are so this is a fun tip.

aaand that's the last from me tonight. I'm afraid these generally reflect my personal taste in more modern styles that are clean and simple for the most part. I can post more musubi tutorials later if that's of interest. I have a whole folder of those.

>>10333751
Musubi tutorials would be great, all I can tie is taiko musubi and bunko musubi.

>>10335266
Hopefully these links will work??? These are some ties specifically for hanhaba:

https://tokyo135.exblog.jp/24520189/
https://tokyo135.exblog.jp/24256663/
https://tokyo135.exblog.jp/24998454/

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>>10336103
and here are a few for fancy fukuro

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>>10335266
https://youtu.be/IX_Q2C12sbUI

I like this musubi a whole lot. I found it when looking for one that doesn't require an obi makura

>>10285883

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>>10336328
End dump but just google:
ポップ 着物
原宿 着物

Remember you can only where the long draped sleeves if you're a maiden.

>>10336331

You man furisode? They're usually for young girls 20ish and up right?

>>10336331
>>10336369

More like for 30-ish and younger.

Although as a reminder the imperial kimono dresser once caused a stir putting Reese Whiterspoon in a furisode when she was already 30+. So personally I'd say the rules are like sweet lolita, if you look like you can get away with it just go for it.

>>10336466
>>10336369
>>10336331
those rules are for specific time periods.

>>10336503
nah them's is still the "traditional" rules. that being said no one is going to enforce them for the most part, just give you some side eye if you're in Japan... outside of Japan? Most people don't even know the rules exist.

>>10336553
No it's not. It's still used for coming of age day but modern kimono anything goes.

https://japanese-kimono.net/furisode-kimono/

>It was attractive that young unmarried women waved their long sleeves. But, it was shameful that married women wore a kimono for expressions of love, because people considered them a flirt. Because of the holdover, people have been recognized that a furisode is only for young unmarried women even now in Japan.

However, that rule is getting lax recently, and more married women are wearing a Frisode at celebrations. Needless to say, though it is not recomended, modern people are reconsidering that it is good to make more chances to wear a Furisode.

>>10338526
>Needless to say, though it is not recomended, modern people are reconsidering that it is good to make more chances to wear a Furisode.
That's kind of nice. Since the prevalence of kimono is declining all around, it's expensive, and difficult to put on, it's nice that people can take advantage of more opportunities to wear it.

A friend of mine expressed this sentiment and I feel the same - she has an extensive kimono collection, but didn't get into it until after married, and she is well past 30, and it made her sad she missed her opportunity to try wearing furisode. But an instructor told her she should just get one if she loves kitsuke this much and a furisode would make her happy.

Forgive the self-post, but I was playing around with kimono dressing using this Taisho-era one. Not sure the obi goes with it, but also don't know if a gold or silver one would have worked better. Not that I'd ever wear this one out, it's too fancy.

>>10345288
obi is good, rule of thumb with obi is that you pick contrasting color or one that's in the print, or have it have the same kind of print on it. it shouldn't be matchy-matchy color wise, but it's hard to make it not look like crap. you really need hakama tho to tie it together!

>>10336331
Or a enka singer ( obviously it's even more specific )

>>10345449
good thing i can sing enka~

anyone got some good ichiroya eye candy they wanna share? I promise I'm too tall to even look at your listings with any intent to buy, but I do love to see what people's tastes are :)

>>10345449
>enka


I had no idea enka singers did this. Thanks for the knowledge.

>>10312444
You should fold it over the strips you tie it with under the obi to shorten it when worn - kimono are usually a standard length rather than customised because the length is customised when donning.

I'm pretty fat. My hips measure in at forty cm (I can feel the bone just under my skin, so that's never getting smaller) and my actual thighs come in at forty three when put together. I can't tell if ichiroya kimono will fit me. I'm guessing not, but what's the number to look for when looming for kimono? How much bigger should the waist measurement be than your body to allow you to walk and move without flashing everyone?

>>10357324
Do you mean 40 cm as a flat measurement? Or 40 inches all the way around? I don't understand these measurements, if you can clarify I could compare and help you...you should be measuring your hips all the way around because how flat or round your butt is will change whether the kimono can fit or not.

Also, some kimono will be larger than others. You usually size kimono by your height, and then buy the appropriate length, although you can wear a too short kimono without an ohashori (the fold under the obi) or fashionably above your ankles, and for a too long kimono fold a deeper ohashori. There isn't really such a thing as a waist or hip measurement for a kimono, since the garment is so rectangular. If your kimono won't close at the hips but closes ok at the top you could always wear with a hakama as well. (for komon at least)

Lastly, it is possible to modify kimono. I have a friend who is tallish and plus size (I think she's like 5'10?) and she takes the kimono apart at the sides and puts it back together using smaller seams. That gives her enough leeway for the kimono to close properly. She usually buys vintage kimono from sou_japan and Ichiroya. I don't recommend modifying it yourself unless you have some experience with sewing already though.

>>10357401
I meant 40 inches all the way around, but at my absolute widest around my thigh and butt area its 43 inches all the way around. I'm 5'3 so most if not all kimono should fit on me; I'm not too worried about height.

I'm actually looking at furisode. I had one but foolishly gave it away. They recipient doesn't care much about it but i feel too awkward to ask for it back. So I'm just replacing it and taking the chance to find a nicer color than bright orange. I'll keep the hakama suggestion in mind, though.

I don't have the confidence to modify kimono. It's intimidating to start changing around things on something you care about.

>>10357432
My hip measurement at its widest point is 42", and I have never had any issues with kimono fitting all the way around. Have accidentally bid on a few that were a tad too short (I am 5'5'). So just from my experience it should be fine.

>>10282783
I have a collection but don't wear them, too self-conscious about my hips. My bmi is only 18 but I'm still not the right bodytype for kimono. Going to sell the one where I'm not in love with the fabric, and going to turn the ones that I do love in into meta-inspired wa dresses/skirts. Which means getting a lot better at sewing. Starting with the cotton yukata and wool kimono, will move on to silk once I feel confident.

>>10285883
No, don't buy something you don't love. Have you been to Japan? There's loads of second hand stores with loads of different colors. With yukata it is even more extreme, there's yukata with the craziest prints.

>>10315260
Sewing a cotton yukata is pretty easy if you have a tutorial. I made two entirely by hand, and it's time consuming but a relative beginner/low intermediate can do it. Except for the collar, most of it is straight pieces. Kimono has the same basic shape, but working with silk is probably harder, especially if you want to work in a lining.

Warning about antique kimono: many of them have bright red linings that bleed like a mofo, you can get them dirt cheap in recycle shops away from tourist attractions, I've found some for 500 yen, but be careful not to ruin them by washing.

>>10328515
You got way too much sand in your vag or between your bollock wrinkles to offer anything to this thread. Anon literally posted a Japanese instruction manual.

>>10335266
If anyone is interested in contemporary how-to-wear, the mook Kimono Hime always has a couple tutorials on how to make/wear. You can find a bunch second hand on amazon.

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>>10357665
>>10357664
Can you fucking read timestamps??

>>10357665
you can't wash silk in the washer anyway...

>>10357662
>I'm still not the right bodytype for kimono
Anon that's fucking stupid. There is no kimono bodyshape. You're supposed to look like a cylinder, because the kimono and the straight lines are what matters, not what's under it. PAD your body. PAD PAD PAD. Flatten your titties, pad your waist and back, and boom, right body shape. You might end up wearing like five towels when you're done, but you can still wear your stuff.

You can also customize a camisole/tank by sewing padding into it directly, so you can avoid the hassle of making sure everything is tied snugly when you get dressed.

I'm still learning but today I pulled off a good collar! I took some advice and I feel like things are starting to make sense. Practice practice practice.

>>10357686
You can actually, this dude is doing it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cVuWTzDYhdA

Might have to stick to the ones with even coloring, and not the hand painted ones.

>>10357677
Yeah, those anons have probably long left the board and have died from corona chan by now.

>>10359722
It looks very nice! I'm just now reading this thread, so if you said it earlier and I missed it, my apologies. Did you also make the undergarment? What material is this?

Does anyone know where I can buy ladies hakama online?

>>10365924
ichiroya or ebay, senpai

>>10365925
Ichiroya didn't seem to have ladies ones, will try eBay.

>>10365924
>>10365934
Also thank you, forgot to say that...

>>10365924
buy on japanese sites. ebay is going to be more expensive, even with SS fees. also never ever use ichiroya for anything. all those prices are inflated for ugly kimono.

>>10366123
What sites would you recommend? I'm still fairly newb to kimono!

>>10366330
even though you're trying to find a hakama Don't listen to the above anon, you just need to lurk for awhile on Ichiroya. Less than a week and you'll find gold, my kimono was near flawless and under 20$. It's not inflated and you'd have to be stupid to spend more than 30

>>10367052
yahoo auction is very good, or places like fril or even rakuten 2nd hand. are you wanting to buy hakama for everyday or like the style with kofurisode? you can interchange, but kofurisode are the ones that are worn to graduation ceremony, so the term will be useful when looking for the embroidered or fancier hakama!

don't listen to >>10367052 ichiroya literally buys off japanese auction sites and bumps up prices, everyone has known that. also the kimono on ichiroya are really overpriced for what they are even for what anon claimed, many of those can be bought for 1000 yen (about $10 USD) each on japanese auction sites.

>>10367052
Kek. Why are you shilling Ichiroya? Do you not know how to use shopping services??

>>10365924
>>10366123
I was gonna say, I buy nearly everything vintage fro sou_japan on Ebay and as long as you're good at sniping or manage to bid on something other people don't want you end up with kimono for $1.00 + like $3.00 shipping. Sometimes this happens with brand new obi too. But I have never ever seen them carry ladies' hakama unfortunately.

I have a friend that used to swear by Ichiroya, but no longer shops there bc they got too expensive. I think they used to do blind lots of mild to moderately damaged kimono; she got a box of like 30 of them for around $100. They don't do that anymore though.

I have never bought kimono off of Japanese auction sites but I have bought lolita and it's always been a really smooth and seamless experience. If the same pattern of pricing applies, I'm sure you can find a ton of stuff dirt cheap.

>>10367160
it definitely is about the same as shopping for lolita, tons of auctions for 1 yen that don't end up getting sold. i actually had a friend have a similar experience with ichiroya. they were viable when accessing japanese shops was more difficult, but now they're just too expensive.

>>10367160
Is there any more good shops like that? Maybe with newer type kimono?

>>10367621
sou_japan sells new kimono sometimes, but it tends to be way more expensive than their auctions. And other than that, not that I know of...if you want to buy anything other than a yukata, and you want it to be well made and not a polyester tourist luring nightmare, it would cost you hundreds from the price tags I've seen on ebay. Now for used kimono, I would think auctions are the way to go, see a few posts above for examples.

I just got a new kimono and hanhaba obi.
I'm really nervous because I'm still very new to this and this would be my 2nd for both. My tastes seem very vintage compared to everyone I've seen on social media.
Mostly I mean, my taste in patterns and such, I love the longer sleeves.

I love some of the patterns sold here https://www.wafukan-ichi.jp
Picked up a flyer from them when I was in japan and it has some really nice modern looking stuff.

>>10370590
as long as you are aware it's vintage, you will look fine. what looks bad in vintage is mixing it with super modern looks, making both aspects look out of place.

anyone else find themselves wanting to buy more now during the quarantine? i just want cute kimono to dress up in while i drink tea all day.

>>10371281
I don't think i'll ever really buy modern kimono items, the vintage charm of the ones i like are honestly perfect and I find them a lot easier/cheaper to buy even.

I totally want to buy so much during this time. I'd love to take walks out in a cute kimono and not have to worry about 50 people staring at me

hi guys >>10312445 here. anyone interested in buying this furisode off me? i wore it once and i'm not as fond of the silver as i thought. make an offer if you want.

>>10372002

BST might get more bites >>10353968

Where are you shipping it from? I like it, but I also have a feeling you're halfway across the world from me and I don't like it enough to ship that back and forth.

>>10372354
i'm in USA, I'll repost there, just wanted to post ITT first.

>>10372474

Yeah, too far. Good luck on your sales anon!

Hi all! What type of obi would be best for pic related? It's an unlined summer kimono. I plan to wear it pretty casually, like out to dinner or just on dates.

>>10374568
A hanhaba for a more casual look, and a nagoya obi if you want to be more dressed up. You can actually find summer obi that are made of a looser weave, so they feel cooler on your body when you wear them. And summer juban and obi ita as well.

>>10374583
Thanks for the tips! This will be my first summer kimono.

What is some of your recent buys guys? I passed up an oppurtuinity for an iromuji but I'm happy that I'm getting a taisho era instead

>>10377173
I'm >>10374568 anon and I just bought that and other summer accessories! I've previously only worn yukata during the summer so I am really excited. I have to wear T size so my options are pretty limited unfortunately.

I love the look of iromuji! By taisho era, do you mean like a meisen? What is the print?

>>10379192
By taisho I meant its dated taisho era but nothing like meisan just a standard dye and whatnot, It's shochikubai patterned and it's in superb condition. I'm only 5'4 so I am very good height for kimono. I do far haven't had issues with wingspan either but I expect to run into it at sometime. I'd love a hitoe or a yukata for summer since Florida is Florida, just haven't found the one I want yet desu!

>>10381144
That sounds super pretty! I'm never going to fit into anything earlier than like 70s or so unless I forgo my ohashori. I have a few yukata but this is my first real hitoe. I just got it today and the obi i chose for it matches really well! I can't wait till after the quarantine I want to wear it out somewhere soon. Florida sounds rough for regular lined kimono tho.

>>10367052
>>10367064
>>10367160
Really belated, but thanks peeps, appreciate the hakama help!

>>10383227
You're welcome! Did you find something nice? I know graduation is coming up soon and girls tend to wear hakama to those so you should have had/have your pick of the litter right now.

>>10383660
Not yet lol, the longer the pandemic goes on the more I have to watch my pennies so can't buy right now after all.

Sou said shipping may take up to 4+ months
Should we actually believe this?? Seeing how Japan and rest of countries are opening up more and more I don't really think it should be taking 4 months.

Bump

>>10387113
Bit of a late reply but yes. Japan Post put up an announcement on their website. They have a 4 month backlog to get through for EMS because there isn't enough planes leaving the country.

I haven't checked sou recently but my friend said they still ship to Canada but not to the US. I was hoping they would because I was under the impression they used Yamato Transport which is a courier, but I guess not.

>>10392921
That really sucks for me. I was super excited to get this kimono as my 2nd since I'm still new. I understand that it's for safety and out of their control but wow it really does feel bad to have to wait.

>>10392921
I'm not sure what this exactly means or if my package was simply just lucky but I ordered on April 4th and it's made its way to America on May 20th. Late, but certainly not incredibly stressing. My other package however ordered April 8th hasn't made its way so I believe I just got lucky with my first packable but heard on immortal geisha that their packages from sou have been coming despite ordering after cutoff

>>10398713
doesn't sou have a different shipping option other than EMS? SAL maybe?

>>10396239
Same anon, I feel you. I still browse once in a while but it's too sad to put down any bids lol.

>>10398713
I think your package may have gotten lucky! I forget what the cutoff date was for Japan Post holding packages.

>>10398759
Everything I have ever ordered from them has come via EMS. But SAL is through Japan post too, isn't it? Would going SAL solve the problem then? They would have to ship it through a private courier instead, I think.

I bought this piece of cloth when I was in japan and I don't really know for what it is used, I assumed it was a scarf but I really don't know. It's a non stretch fabric with shirred parts.

>>10408068
Looks like an obi-age.

RIP ichiroya
maybe that's what happens when you make things incredibly pricey

>>10408068
this is a furisode obiage like >>10408073 said. it's basically only for furisode (those long sleeved kimono for young women). in the pic it's the part right above the obi.

>>10410448
>Our business environment has changed dramatically in recent years. Impact of self-restraint due to the Coronavirus is one of the reasons, but even without it, our company's business was starting to decline in the way we do business.

No shit Once people could buy from japan they realized they were being railroaded. I used to like ichiroya until I found out that they were charging so much more than buying straight from Japan, even with shipping. I know it's how businesses work, but these aren't new products or something, the items have their own market it's hard to not see it as scalping.

>>10408073
>>10410449
Thank you very much ! I never thought shirred fabric would be paired with furisode, it give such a great effect.

>>10410452
Agree! Their shipping is honestly ridiculous for what you're getting. Many if their items are super flawed.

>>10413769
i noticed this too. their grading system is pretty bad. they often give really flawed or poor condition items a good rating just because it's an expensive piece.

>>10413821
I beileve this is maybe just due to their shoddy english skills. Many words might make it seem just plain bad and they think it could hurt their business. There is some pieces that i could maybe justify 25$ for (that includes the ridiculous 12 shipping) but in reality i would be more than happy spending 12$ with shipping on Sou or some other auction site. Ichiroya is just more approachable to people i guess

>>10414499
I don't really think so. Japanese 2nd hand sites use letter grading systems that would be easy for them to use too. Most are very generous and will rarely call anything but unused untouched items an A. Ichiroya tended to be the opposite.

>>10414505
you're right my bad i forgot about the letter grading systems some sites have.

>>10414509
I understand why you said that though. I just think that we all either wanted to like or did in fact like Ichiroya at some point. It just sucks that they ruined themselves.

Does anyone know a tutorial on how to make a kantan eri? im cheap i dont want to buy one

>>10422987
>cheap
they're $10 or less...

Bump

I recently bought this, any obi advice anons? I've been thinking something plainer, like black or deep red. Unsure on pattern.

>>10435866
Dark red would look great with that. I love the color and pattern on it and a plain obi would make the design pop more.

>>10435866
i'd do like a dark red or forest green and then use the other color for the obijime or black. use a geometric patterned obi, i think a larger pattern will look nicest.

>>10435879
>>10435892
Thanks guys, I'll keep looking out for a dark red obi. I can't find any in Europe (not going to order outside of Europe for a few months due to shipping) that are deep enough, most are orangey red. I like the idea of a large geometric pattern. I'll now keep an eye out for a black/ white large geometric pattern too.

>>10435866
i personally like the look of a blue for this. it will make you look cooler in these summer months.

>>10290628
> this girl looks like an sjw

> proceeds to harp about "cultural appropriation"

Sounds like youre the sjw

>>10435866
Marble kimono anon here, I've just recived it. It's more a "cream-pale-yellow-grey" than the "white-grey"
>>10436310
Because of this I don't think blue will work. I'm aiming to find a maroon obi now.

>>10312446
How do you know what length and width to get? I looked at hardoff and manga souko but couldn't figure out where or if the sizes were written on the tag

My package has finally arrived from Sou!
it took just around 4 months i believe and just about 3 1/2 in Chicago. Never again haha... not until corona is over.

I'm not sure where to date it! it's yuzen dyed and has many taisho colors over a cream/off white base. But the lining is raw silk? with pale pink trim. 30's? might post photos later.

>>10442296
Photos anon?

>>10442304
This is the hem, has someone said early showa and I think I agree

>>10442387
I think you're right, it's beautiful anon - good find!

>>10440589
pic related has the formulas i use. it is google translated (but simple to understand) but let me know if you want the Japanese one. usually i add the +5cm for length if i want to bother with ohashori otherwise it's not a problem. the most important measurements are front and back widths (前幅 and 後幅). you want to use the widest area on your body for the best fit. make sure you measure in whatever underthings you plan on wearing with the kimono. if the width measurements are big by a few cm you can still fix your kitsuke so don't worry about it being a little bigger. i hope this helps!

I have a question, just how tight the tabis should be?
Mine are made of that slightly elastic fabric, with the rubber dots below and it's rather tight around the foot. When looking at shooting photos it seems like tabi are worn slightly loose, it is just an idea?

>>10442387
Wow that's pretty.
If you wear it show it to us.

>>10445324
I think tabi should just be comfortable and fitting like a normal sock, mine are made out of a similar material and if they're stretchy they should probably be fitting so not too loose or not too tight, I think Japanese people have small ankles and thus makes them look a little more loose but I could 100% be wrong.

>>10445618
>>10445324
real tabi aren't stretchy and should have clasps at the ankle like pic related. which is why they generally look a bit loose. stretch tabi tend to be very uncomfortable if you're walking around a lot, even with the rubber.

>>10445648
my bad dropped pic.

>>10445648
Ah I see, I'll have to get some actual tabi at some point my bad!

>>10445665
modern stretchy tabi aren't awful, just okay but they can be super uncomfortable for some people.

Is there any CoF equivalent for kimono? I want to share my looks and see others and I hate all the weebs who use the kimono tag on insta. Is there also a good Rufflechat equivalent?

>>10446143
Immortal Geisha on FB

>>10445648
>>10445618
Damn. I didn’t paid attention enough. They will be enough for the first few time I’m using them I guess. It’s not uncomfortable, but you can see the shape of my toes and it looks a bit wierd.
Thanks for the help

>>10446314
Second this, they're very nice and perfect for resource finding

>>10446882
they are still kind of stuck in early 2000s as far as a lot of resources go, they still recommended ichiroya even after we discovered them scalping from jp 2nd hand sites. just kind of wish they would update a bit.

Hello all! I'm currently modding my kimono for "instant" kitsuke using a non damaging method with snaps. This method is supposed to allow you to put on your kimono perfectly every time in only a minute or so without having to do it the traditional way. Snaps can be removed and leave no markings if done properly. I will report back if desired and make a tutorial!

>>10446314
Thanks!
>>10446882
>>10446886
Yeah, I've just joined and also found how they're all talking about ichiroya. That's fine with me since I usually use Sou and other methods anyway. They all seem genuinely nice, apart from one creepy man.

>>10446893
looking forward!

>>10446893
Do you have a link to something documenting this method? I'm curious

Any of you gulls have a favorite place to buy rolls of kimono silk (or remnants)? I'm not interested in wearing kimonos per say, more in using (real) silk to make other garments and accessories and I really like the hand and lack of sheen kimono silk has. I didn't see a spreadsheet so I figured I'd ask

>>10453668
Ebay, I buy stained cheap silk items and use the fabric

>>10453668
second on the ebay, Shinei has a japan yahoo auctions its worth checking out there once japan post reopens since shipping is very high at the moment. if you're having issues finding things try using the kanji for kimono bolts instead of english.

bump

It is okay to wear traditional footwear without a kimono? I realised I really love them, but I don't know how to coord them with not-kimono stuff, what would make a good coord?

Geta are so nice,I love the sound they make on each step.

>>10462386
honestly why not? it's just footwear. just like how people wear sneakers or platforms with kimono the vice versa is the same. i've worn zori with some casual outfits before, comfy!

So, I'm supposed to go to Japan next year on a business trip. It's a little up in the air right now, but for the time being, it's still on the schedule. I'll be in the vicinity of Kyoto, and I'll have some free time to spend. There's a salon in Kyoto that does geisha and maiko makeovers there called Kyoto-Maiko, and I'm really curious if they do maiko makeovers for men. It shows on their website they also do samurai makeovers and couple makeovers, but honestly I want to be a cute maiko for a day. They provide the clothes and photoshoot area and cater to foreigners all the time, I'm just terrified of being the only giant male gaijin rocking up wanting the dainty lady makeup and whatnot. I just don't want them to think I'm some creep weirdo.

>>10463528
You should look into studios that specialize in crossdressing. Even they take you, chances are they won't have kimono or shoes in your size.

>>10463578
those maiko places have huge kimono most of the time. many of them specialize in dressing foreigners.

>>10463580
The problem is they specialize in dressing foreign women. The kimono probably don't account for men's broader shoulders and longer arms, and OP will end up with weird 3/4 sleeves even if everything else fits. See youtube video for reference.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itxmOYsBgk4

>>10463578
I definitely wouldn't expect them to have any footwear in my size, I wear a men's US size 13 shoe.

>>10463528
I actually went there this year and they specify that they don't dress men as maiko/geisha. It's int he FAQ somewhere (maybe on the Japanese version the the site, not English...I forget)

>>10463528
absolutely don't know jack shit about those type of makeover salon but maybe one who does kabuki styles makeover would be better since crossdressing is an element of it.

>>10463528
just go to a kabuki salon, sure they exist.

In your opinion, should people really charge others for knowledge that should be free? Some kimono aspects are already hard enough to find resources to. To charge for something rare, seems unfair and limits who can learn such thing. Especially musubi's.

>>10470097
Charging for historical resources is often done to make sure the person hosting the information can afford to do so. It's like paying a fee to visit a museum. Yes you can look at art and such online for free but that art takes time and money to maintain. Same with online resources.

>>10470099
The thing is, kimono isn't exactly supposed to be your only way of living that's like wearing t-shirt and genes and trying tk say they're so special that it deserves a wage. It's fine if it's tutorials and what not, but if it's nothing nobody else can find there's no reason to put that behind a pay wall it's like they're trying to actually kill it. The more accessible it is tk people the more it will spread, but kimono has always been in the shorter stick of that since it's already a somewhat expensive clothing option (if you don't know where to look)