The yukata is a traditional Japanese dress. It is a kind of summer or less formal kimono and can be worn by everyone: men, women and children. In fact, many wear it on national holidays throughout the country. If you're interested in Japanese culture, here's how it goes.
Steps
Step 1. Find the yukata you like best
Step 2. Put it on
Pull the sleeves behind your arms so they won't get in your way.
Step 3. While one hand holds both sides of the fabric firmly to the front of the body, with the other hand try to locate the center line of the garment (where the main seam is) on the back
Centralize the kimono.
Step 4. Open the kimono and pull it up to the ankles
Step 5. Bring the left side of the garment to the front and determine the length and width
Step 6. Open the left side to keep its length and bring the right side to the front
Determine the length. The bottom corner of the right side of the kimono should be about 10cm above the ground.
Step 7. Keep the right side of the garment and overlap the left side
Determine the length. The bottom corner of the left side of the kimono should be about 5cm above the ground.
Step 8. Take the koshi-himo and tie the kimono at the waist
Make sure you squeeze it tight to prevent it from melting. Tie the knot and tuck the ends under the band.
Step 9. Find the side pockets, adjust them, and then pull the extra fabric out of the koshi-himo
Make sure you do this on both the front and the back. This layer that forms around the waist is called the ohashori, and should be placed under the obi.
Step 10. Adjust the shape of the ohashori and tie the second koshi-himo just below the torso
You shouldn't squeeze it as much as the first one. Slip the ends of the koshi-himo into the band.
Step 11. If you are thin, you may have extra fabric on your upper body
In the side pocket area, pull the back fabric towards the front and then pull it back together with the front to hide any leftover material. This way, the side areas will be neat.
Step 12. You are now ready
Be sure to tie an obi around the waist to complete the look.
Advice
- Slip the ends of the koshi-himo into the band so that they do not show under the obi.
- If you have never worn a yukata in your life, it is best to practice the day before the event you will be sporting it at.
