Denna Prudente: Wow! What a challenge you've set for yourself. Yukatas are relatively cheap in Japan in summer-under US$100 for a full set but no idea about zori, sorry. Another thing you'd have to consider is that the zori come in smallish sizes, never found one big enough to fit my size 10 feet...:( Kimonos are v complicated and have more components than a yukata, wouldn't advice wearing one in Japan unless you have someone help you put it on and/or advice about all components, and there are many, believe me. The size is also true for the tabi, the white socks worn with the zori. No idea how long you'll stay, but there are lots of places that sell pre owned kimonos at a reasonable price. I sometimes buy them for the beautiful design and heavy silk fabric to use in making small presents. A local recycle shop sells furisode for around US$200 as it is the season for school graduation/entrance ceremony. Seldom are kimonos worn nowadays, just formal occasion such as wedding! s, school things mentioned above but can't say I remember seeing many really.Also, some weekend *antique* markets are selling kimonos on temple grounds, even if not buying it is worth a trip just for the back in time feel. If you'd like more details/pics could help given time. Too cold now to go traipsing around the city:)...Show more
Lenard Ginyard: Long skirts make me gag. Very ancient-librarian-lady-trying-to-be-fash... Stick to short dresses- or occasionally a knee-length one if its cute
Marylee Lucks: Yukata Pattern
Clifford Gombos: It's a good question
Lashawn Zabarkes: Hi,There's a 2 types of "kimono" you guys think in japan now.A: for traditional use = called "Kimono"Very expensive and weaved by hand. Wearing kimono is a rare case these day in japan.in wedding party, graduate ceremony, etc. special occasion.B: for casual use = called "Yukata"these Yukata(most people think this is same as kimono)is mostly for fireworks festival in summer (mats! uri).can be worn easily and price is not so high.depends on ma! terial and print, you can choose from many choice.guess you need some professional to find good yukata / kimono for you, and alsoaccessory, hair ornaments and flip-flop for you, because there's trend of yukata in japan every year.(wearing not fashionable/old design yukata in japan is not good...).they are providing such service. search and propose to you good items.http://personalshopperj.comask to them if you interested in.ebay is too expensive for someone to buy some items from japan.so, I ask them to buy many things from japan.as they accept paypal payment, so there should be no problem(paypal provide buyer protection, so if your item is not delivered, or fake, then you will be protected by paypal. I Never had a problem with their service though)...Show more
Verdie Wollen: I really like mini skirts and the true way i fix it being short is leggings and shaded tights. Not those people with holes however the ones that pretty much appear to be leggings but are obviousl! y tights because of the material.
Rodrigo Pezley: Sorry, the link is broken. /:
Valentine Michaud: My understanding is that the Folkwear pattern is the best. The costume patterns from places like Simplicity and McCall's are pretty awful, really. But the easiest would be to buy one if you can find one in your size. Kimono Market Sakura sells a good selection all year round. Ichiroya usually sells a few new ones around the summer, and sometimes has some secondhand or leftover new ones throughout the year. Yamatoku may also have some second hand. The international section of Rakuten should have yukata, and of course the selection will be larger closer to the summer.You need to define "reasonably priced." And you also need to keep in mind that in many cases, you get what you pay for. Cheaper yukata are out there but they are cheaper for a reason and sometimes it can show. eBay is probably your best option for a variety. Karan-koron (google it) will make custom geta ! and zori. You would use geta for a yukata, not zori, and wouldn't need ! tabi. Hair accessories from Claire's will work just fine for a yukata (NOT chopstick-like hair sticks though). Obi can all be purchased in the same places as yukata. Actually, so can geta and all of the other things you would need.You should be aware that yukata are NOT all-purpose garments. They are pretty much limited to use in the summer for attending events like fireworks festivals. Honestly there is no such thing as an all-purpose kimono. The closest would be an iromuji, but most foreigners aren't terribly impressed with iromuji and find them boring. A houmongi would be another option, but being much more formal than iromuji they are more limited in when you can use them. You might also want to keep in mind that most people in Japan these days just wear Western clothing for pretty much everything, and that a foreigner wearing kimono might be a bit touchy in some situations. As a non-Japanese you really don't need a kimono for anything.Ichiroya, Yamatoku, and Shinei are! all good places to find second-hand kimono of all kinds, usually for much less than what you would pay for new ones and yes often still in wearable condition. You can get accessories too.If you haven't already, make sure you take the time to research the different types of kimono, what they are used for, what should be worn with them, and how to wear them....Show more
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