For once? Most traditional dress for singles are flashier and unwieldy. Those styles usually can't be worn by married people because it's too difficult to do so while also handling the kids
@@cyjicothis. Unmarried women usually and traditionally flashy because it's to attract suitors. While married women are more reserved, since they already settled down. The Chinese tradition is also like this, there's even married hair bun to signify "Married. Do not pursue." And there's normal unmarried girls bun that is more eyecatching and girlish to signify "Unmarried. Welcome suitors."
@@trustedroot Yukata are within the kimono clothing type. Kimono literally translates to "a thing to wear" from "ki" meaning 'wear' and "mono" meaning 'thing'. Other types of kimono include: iromuji, komon, mofuku, uchikake, furisode (as mentioned in this vid), and my favourite junihitoe. All of these are kimonos.
@@hashtagmate Yukata are within the kimono clothing type. Kimono literally translates to "a thing to wear" from "ki" meaning 'wear' and "mono" meaning 'thing'. Other types of kimono include: iromuji, komon, mofuku, uchikake, furisode (as mentioned in this vid), and my favourite junihitoe. All of these are kimonos.
I actually taught my high school Japanese teacher about Tomesode! It was an assignment about Japanese culture, and I decided to do it about kimonos, and he (a Canadian man who married a Japanese woman) told me he had always wondered why his mother-in-law wore a black kimono to their wedding, so I’d taught him something new!
I would love to wear a furisode to a wedding but I don’t think I can put one on alone😅 I know there are tools to make it easier but I would probably have to find something like a dressing service? ( I’m not sure but I guess they exist)
They do exist, my dad married a Japanese woman and we had a big wedding in Japan including a traditional temple ceremony. I was wearing a beautiful very classic furisode. Kimono’s are very expensive, if they are not already in your family the only option is to rent on for that day. Including the renting is also all the accessories like the slippers and handbag and a team that will put it one. But also the day you look at everything and choose your kimono are in the price. They have kimono’s in different price ranges also! So it depends also on that what the price will be and also what kind of shop you go to. I went to a pretty luxurious and traditional store where my stepmom also rented her beautiful wedding kimono. I picked one of the most expensive silk ones they had by accident… The total was almost €1000,- for that day, in yen at that time around ¥100.000. So that was my total fit including accessories, a hair dresser who did my hair at the temple including fresh flowers in it, and a team of 2 persons who put me in to my kimono. And damn! I didn’t know it took so much time to get in one. I often dressed in a yukata, also can do it myself but I underestimated how much time and effort goes in putting on a kimono. It was also pretty heavy! If you already have a kimono and just want to hire a team to put you in one is also an option, at least that’s a lot more friendly for your wallet. My Japanese grandma was dressed in a black family kimono and brought everything herself, just hired a team to put it on. It was a really beautiful experience, one that i will never forget and I’m very grateful for. If you ever have the chance absolutely do it! ☺️
I like how they non verbally support the singles without making the bride feel shadowed because single people dont need to look at her as potential partner, like yes hi look at me im fancy
It’s passed down through generations so not just a rich ppl thing now but it used to be when it first started to be a thing and no not everyone has one but a lot do
If you are getting them made then it’s extremely expensive. That’s why most people opt to rent. But even that is a hella pricey option. A good alternative is secondhand kimono where old kimonos are sold for much more affordable price points. But in secondhand shops, you will need to know what kind of kimono you are looking for and what function you’re wearing them to, as well as match the obi and other necessary accessories yourself.
Usually you would buy the fabric bolt and then get it tailored to your size. From what I know tailoring usually is about 1000€/$ and as for the fabric: that depends hugely on the formality and how complicated the design is as well as the techniques used and how well known the artist is. You can buy older bolts for cheaper (50€/$ and up )and have them made into a kimono. If you’re quite tall and/or on the bigger side, a standard bolt might not have enough length or width for you. That might even be a slightly bigger problem on the second hand market. I am 168cm / 5 6 and I am too tall for 80-90%. That being said, second hand kimono, even really beautiful ones, tend to be very affordable in Japan. Flea markets start at. Something like 3-5€/$ but even resale shops are often between 20-300 €/$. Just be aware that an obi usually is just as expensive and you need a lot of other items to actually wear kimono the traditional way. Don’t be discouraged though 💜 I have a collection of 60-70 kimono (plus obi and the rest) and I am not rich by any means. If you buy second hand the hight for a woman’s kimono should be about the same as your hight and I would recommend to get your arm/ wing span ( straight arms 90° to your body and measure between the wrists) measurements. There are a lot of other measurements but those two are a good starting point 💜
If I ever get married I'd want to do it in a mix of traditional Japanese and my own spin on American ones. I prob won't get married (I dont really wanna) but if I do I'm wearing a fuckin kimono and no one can stop me. I wore a Uchikake for a few hours and it took like so long to get dressed in it, and I wasn't really able to sit very easily without worrying about messing it up lol. But it was so beautiful it was worth it.
Actually irotomesode have become so rare that even the sister of the bride wore just a gorgeous houmongi. (She was professionally dressed.) Not sure why they went for that. Perhaps it was an heirloom she loved. Nowadays you can call yourself lucky if anyone wears a kimono at all. And especially because I was pregnant at the time, I went for a wine-red silk iro muji (no pattern) kimono with a gorgeous fukuro obi sash. The bride's sister and I were the only one in a kimono. Ditto for the other 2 weddings. The Japanese were just super happy that anyone wore a kimono at all. And those strict rules for kimono wearing will be the reason why kimonos have been turning into better cosplay for coming of age and wedding ceremonies. Or clothes for a few geeks. It makes me so sad but that happens if people insist on traditions, no matter the costs. The only wafuku that will survive in the wild will be yukata because they were allowed to evolve and adapt to current needs. Btw. the way women are supposed to wear kimono is the way noble women with loads of servants used to wear them. Male kimonos can be worn without those many rules. They can have creases. You can wear fudangi (normal /daily wear) male kimono like a better bathrobe. And they are es comfortable as them, too. And now shops stopped offering even jimbei for women. The best compromise between enjoying beautiful wafuku patterns with absolute comfort. Japan, you really want to kill off your own culture.
Huh, that's actually a really interesting guide to traditions! The variety is all so beautiful too. One of my only points of reference is the Splatoon series, a character returns after a timeskip in a kimono, specifically a grey one with a black garment layer on top (like an open shorter kimono, is there a specific term for it? EDIT; Haori!!) with the family crest. Does this suggest she may be married? (The character would be around early 20s) It's weirdly specific, but its the question that came to mind, I was wondering if there was significance to the design choice I was missing
Out of curiosity, is it acceptable to wear clothing from your own culture to a Japanese wedding (something plain that won't outshine the bride obviously). Would you still have to follow the color and seasonal rules?
Thanks for that ✨PERIODT✨ just because you’ve lived with someone for 15 years and have been dating even longer doesn’t mean you’re “technically” married.
ahh I’ve always wanted to wear a furisode like ever since I was a tween, but now that I’m 29 I guess I’ve aged out of it 😂 lol jk if I get the chance to wear one i Will wear one 💯💪 they’re just so gorgeous ❤️
I bought a Kuro Tomesode because I love black and it had a pretty painting on the bottom. I am not sure as an American if or when it is appropriate for me to wear it. Please help with advice.
But what do you wear if you're the one getting married? If that was covered in the video I didn't really understand a lot of things were explained weirdly for my brain to understanf
I thought that you can only wear furisode if you were in your early 20s. Are they assuming that you get married by your late 20s, or can anyone unmarried wear a furisode?? 👀 (Hiding furisode as someone turning 29 in 2 days)
is there one for younger children? like younger sister and brother who are minors or like, a the person who is getting married, best friend, younger sibling who are also minors, who came to the wedding?
this just pop to my attention despite how old it had been. what if you are a guy that isn't related to the family, single but wish to wear a kimono? is it not encouraged to wear one?
no bc the one for unmarried woman is just. ✨PERIODT ✨
They're trying to marry that girl off
✨ PERIDOT ✨
What?
@@aboxthatdrools CLOD!
Slay ✨
I love content like this- just explaining social norms for different cultures. Not only interesting but also so useful
I’m so happy to hear feedback like this!! Thank u ☺️
Older, unmarried women wear iro tomesode as well. Furisode are for much younger, closer to 20 years of age unmarried women.
What happens if a 35 year old wears it? Or a man? :)
Hmmm...can I wear it to pretend Im younger? Single and ready to mingle
@@ha1hy29130 year old will still look cute, a man will look silly
@@TheDramacist😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
@@ha1hy291 then you would be cross dressing lmfao
For once they actually make it harder for the singles 😂
For once? Most traditional dress for singles are flashier and unwieldy. Those styles usually can't be worn by married people because it's too difficult to do so while also handling the kids
Its to attract potential suitors obvs
@@cyjicothis. Unmarried women usually and traditionally flashy because it's to attract suitors. While married women are more reserved, since they already settled down. The Chinese tradition is also like this, there's even married hair bun to signify "Married. Do not pursue." And there's normal unmarried girls bun that is more eyecatching and girlish to signify "Unmarried. Welcome suitors."
I can't be the only who cracked up when she said "easier" 😅😭
I only have one kimono that fits and it's a black yukata with Micky mouse print.
It's not a kimono it's a yukata like you said yourself 😂
@@hashtagmate I mean, a yukata is a summer kimono.
@@yowatt3279so it's yukata, not kimono. words mean things
@@trustedroot Yukata are within the kimono clothing type.
Kimono literally translates to "a thing to wear" from "ki" meaning 'wear' and "mono" meaning 'thing'.
Other types of kimono include: iromuji, komon, mofuku, uchikake, furisode (as mentioned in this vid), and my favourite junihitoe.
All of these are kimonos.
@@hashtagmate Yukata are within the kimono clothing type.
Kimono literally translates to "a thing to wear" from "ki" meaning 'wear' and "mono" meaning 'thing'.
Other types of kimono include: iromuji, komon, mofuku, uchikake, furisode (as mentioned in this vid), and my favourite junihitoe.
All of these are kimonos.
The Winter purple Kimono it's Gorgeous 😍
I think kimonos are so beautiful
I actually taught my high school Japanese teacher about Tomesode! It was an assignment about Japanese culture, and I decided to do it about kimonos, and he (a Canadian man who married a Japanese woman) told me he had always wondered why his mother-in-law wore a black kimono to their wedding, so I’d taught him something new!
All these kimonos are wonderful !
Nah my friend . I prefer the kimono look instead of the usual suit. It’s my funeral so I want to look like I’m going down fighting lol
OMG so glad you finally showed back up on my shorts. I haven’t seen you in like at least six months months yay.!!!!
Love the autumn colour palette
Me at my friend's wedding : "Demon slayer cosplay with a katana"
Bahahah😂😂😂
Bro you deserve a like!
I would love to wear a furisode to a wedding but I don’t think I can put one on alone😅 I know there are tools to make it easier but I would probably have to find something like a dressing service? ( I’m not sure but I guess they exist)
They do exist, my dad married a Japanese woman and we had a big wedding in Japan including a traditional temple ceremony. I was wearing a beautiful very classic furisode.
Kimono’s are very expensive, if they are not already in your family the only option is to rent on for that day. Including the renting is also all the accessories like the slippers and handbag and a team that will put it one. But also the day you look at everything and choose your kimono are in the price. They have kimono’s in different price ranges also! So it depends also on that what the price will be and also what kind of shop you go to. I went to a pretty luxurious and traditional store where my stepmom also rented her beautiful wedding kimono. I picked one of the most expensive silk ones they had by accident… The total was almost €1000,- for that day, in yen at that time around ¥100.000. So that was my total fit including accessories, a hair dresser who did my hair at the temple including fresh flowers in it, and a team of 2 persons who put me in to my kimono. And damn! I didn’t know it took so much time to get in one. I often dressed in a yukata, also can do it myself but I underestimated how much time and effort goes in putting on a kimono. It was also pretty heavy!
If you already have a kimono and just want to hire a team to put you in one is also an option, at least that’s a lot more friendly for your wallet. My Japanese grandma was dressed in a black family kimono and brought everything herself, just hired a team to put it on.
It was a really beautiful experience, one that i will never forget and I’m very grateful for. If you ever have the chance absolutely do it! ☺️
Furisode is so pretty
Ugh i will probably never get the opportunity to wear kimono to a wedding but i wish i did cuz they are so pretty!!!!
Ill wear furisode until the day i die i think. Long sleeves are juste too beautiful
Idk i wanna try that men's kimono, it just seems so comfortable and cool😅
I like how they non verbally support the singles without making the bride feel shadowed because single people dont need to look at her as potential partner, like yes hi look at me im fancy
Do ALL japanese family have a crest symbol? I thought only rich people has it...
It’s passed down through generations so not just a rich ppl thing now but it used to be when it first started to be a thing and no not everyone has one but a lot do
I never felt more happy to be unmarried *period*
It's a good thing I bought a peach one. So I could technically go to a spring or summer wedding.
Can you make a video on kimono and their price ranges ? Are they hella expensive? 😢 Thank you
it depends on the quality of the kimono but generally they’re expensive
If you are getting them made then it’s extremely expensive. That’s why most people opt to rent. But even that is a hella pricey option.
A good alternative is secondhand kimono where old kimonos are sold for much more affordable price points. But in secondhand shops, you will need to know what kind of kimono you are looking for and what function you’re wearing them to, as well as match the obi and other necessary accessories yourself.
Usually you would buy the fabric bolt and then get it tailored to your size. From what I know tailoring usually is about 1000€/$ and as for the fabric: that depends hugely on the formality and how complicated the design is as well as the techniques used and how well known the artist is. You can buy older bolts for cheaper (50€/$ and up )and have them made into a kimono. If you’re quite tall and/or on the bigger side, a standard bolt might not have enough length or width for you. That might even be a slightly bigger problem on the second hand market. I am 168cm / 5 6 and I am too tall for 80-90%. That being said, second hand kimono, even really beautiful ones, tend to be very affordable in Japan. Flea markets start at. Something like 3-5€/$ but even resale shops are often between 20-300 €/$. Just be aware that an obi usually is just as expensive and you need a lot of other items to actually wear kimono the traditional way.
Don’t be discouraged though 💜 I have a collection of 60-70 kimono (plus obi and the rest) and I am not rich by any means. If you buy second hand the hight for a woman’s kimono should be about the same as your hight and I would recommend to get your arm/ wing span ( straight arms 90° to your body and measure between the wrists) measurements. There are a lot of other measurements but those two are a good starting point 💜
I hate being a man sometimes. I wanna wear pretty clothes like this and idc if its ¨Easier¨ to just wear a suit I wanna actually look like a snak!
I’m black and Japanese but can I still do this ? I find it beautiful
She looks so old and young at the same time.
If I ever get married I'd want to do it in a mix of traditional Japanese and my own spin on American ones. I prob won't get married (I dont really wanna) but if I do I'm wearing a fuckin kimono and no one can stop me.
I wore a Uchikake for a few hours and it took like so long to get dressed in it, and I wasn't really able to sit very easily without worrying about messing it up lol. But it was so beautiful it was worth it.
omg I'm so happy I can wear furisode 😂 I wish married men in a suit wear a tie with the same patterns as their wife
Such cool outfits.
Actually irotomesode have become so rare that even the sister of the bride wore just a gorgeous houmongi. (She was professionally dressed.) Not sure why they went for that. Perhaps it was an heirloom she loved.
Nowadays you can call yourself lucky if anyone wears a kimono at all.
And especially because I was pregnant at the time, I went for a wine-red silk iro muji (no pattern) kimono with a gorgeous fukuro obi sash. The bride's sister and I were the only one in a kimono.
Ditto for the other 2 weddings. The Japanese were just super happy that anyone wore a kimono at all.
And those strict rules for kimono wearing will be the reason why kimonos have been turning into better cosplay for coming of age and wedding ceremonies. Or clothes for a few geeks. It makes me so sad but that happens if people insist on traditions, no matter the costs. The only wafuku that will survive in the wild will be yukata because they were allowed to evolve and adapt to current needs.
Btw. the way women are supposed to wear kimono is the way noble women with loads of servants used to wear them. Male kimonos can be worn without those many rules. They can have creases. You can wear fudangi (normal /daily wear) male kimono like a better bathrobe. And they are es comfortable as them, too.
And now shops stopped offering even jimbei for women. The best compromise between enjoying beautiful wafuku patterns with absolute comfort. Japan, you really want to kill off your own culture.
what if you dont have a family crest?
You can have one designed by an artist
Oooh that first man was haaaandsome!
Huh, that's actually a really interesting guide to traditions! The variety is all so beautiful too.
One of my only points of reference is the Splatoon series, a character returns after a timeskip in a kimono, specifically a grey one with a black garment layer on top (like an open shorter kimono, is there a specific term for it? EDIT; Haori!!) with the family crest. Does this suggest she may be married?
(The character would be around early 20s)
It's weirdly specific, but its the question that came to mind, I was wondering if there was significance to the design choice I was missing
This is helpful thanks so much
oh so is it a requirement for guests to wear kimono’s? or does it depend on the couple? man i have so many questions regarding japanese weddings xD
Thank you so much for your enlightening content
Out of curiosity, is it acceptable to wear clothing from your own culture to a Japanese wedding (something plain that won't outshine the bride obviously). Would you still have to follow the color and seasonal rules?
Thanks for that ✨PERIODT✨ just because you’ve lived with someone for 15 years and have been dating even longer doesn’t mean you’re “technically” married.
Can older unmarried women wear the long sleeves?
I can't even figure out which kimono to wear an animal crossing
ahh I’ve always wanted to wear a furisode like ever since I was a tween, but now that I’m 29 I guess I’ve aged out of it 😂 lol jk if I get the chance to wear one i Will wear one 💯💪 they’re just so gorgeous ❤️
I couldn't even enjoy eating because the rental kimono was a million dollar plus. It was beautiful but I would have prefered the Western suit to eat.
I’m really really not married so I want the longest sleeves possible
I love kimono❤
For younger people like children and teenagers, is there a different kimono required? (girls)
The unmarried guests are looking for spouses at the wedding 😂. Gotta stand out.
If I get the opportunity to wear the kimono, eff a boring easy suit!?
I bought a Kuro Tomesode because I love black and it had a pretty painting on the bottom. I am not sure as an American if or when it is appropriate for me to wear it. Please help with advice.
Imma guess the Furisode color is what is decided by the season.
Furisode are so fun to wear. Plenty of room to hide snacks
Love
If you are a friend of the couple, 訪問着 is also appropriate for their wedding
Wait...i recognize the black one, MUZAN!?
What about for children and for widows? Which do they wear?
Not me living in iraq and no one is getting married taking notes 💀
i'll never need this but thank you
Never have I ever think of, I, as a CHILD would have the energy to find that specific kimono for UNMARRIED WOMEN 😭😭😭
ima show up in them random ahh pants and shirt and sit on the sidelines steal some food and then dip
Can someone tell me the background music for this video? It's beautiful
Will I ever be invited to a Japanese wedding highly unlikely but I wish I could
Would women that are engaged wear the Iro tomesode? Or would they still wear the Furisode since they aren't technically married yet?
Would it still be the Furisode if you’re unmarried but the sister of the bride?
Can i wear pink kamono in every season
It's very nice but in Indian weddings no one can wear anything black not like that but
But what do you wear if you're the one getting married?
If that was covered in the video I didn't really understand a lot of things were explained weirdly for my brain to understanf
But i wanna wear a kimono:(((
Stares in having zero japanese friends 😢🥺
I would have to wear the kimono that suitable for unmarried women in their 30s, as I'm over 25 and I'm nearly 30.
what if a child came to a japan wedding?
No I know qhy my sister wants to be unmarried cuz she likes the long flashy kimono 👘
Me looking at the furisode at age 31 like...WHELP
I thought that you can only wear furisode if you were in your early 20s. Are they assuming that you get married by your late 20s, or can anyone unmarried wear a furisode?? 👀
(Hiding furisode as someone turning 29 in 2 days)
What about the bride and groom?
I going to learn how to talk Japan and i or at you know how to say five words in Japan❤😊
Is wearing Yukata ok or is it considered too casual?
Is there a rule if you’re dating someone and you’re there with your boyfriend or do you still wear the furisode?
What about parents of the bride and groom who may never have been married?
Weird question what if you're a widow ? Which Beautiful outfit would you wear then?
Probably a single one.
Which one do you wear if you’re divorced?
is there one for younger children? like younger sister and brother who are minors or like, a the person who is getting married, best friend, younger sibling who are also minors, who came to the wedding?
What was going on in those suit pants? 🥜🤣
O O O I HAVE A QUESTION what abt the kids what kimono would they wear :3
this just pop to my attention despite how old it had been. what if you are a guy that isn't related to the family, single but wish to wear a kimono? is it not encouraged to wear one?
I’ll just wear a normal kimono
What about the child that was brought by the married guest?
The furisode seems very flashy wouldnt want to Take away the Attention from bride
Someone please tell me the bgm !
I bought a vintage kimono, but it truns out it's for married women.. Oops 😅
But what if your a sister , mother or grandma who is not married would it be the same or no
Are there any more rules for men, like a married man who isn't related to the family. Do I wear color as well.
Do unmarried males not have a traditional attire? It seems like a one sided married game if you want to know
what about the shirmuku?
What abt trand ppl?
What aboud kids?
Cool.
I feel dumb but whatvwould you wear if you werent single but dating amd havent married?
But what if im a single guy and want to wear kimono?
is there an explanation why the unmarried woman wears the flashy long sleeve kimono?
long sleeves are for young women and short sleeves are for mature
What about divorced?