My New Years Matcha Just Arrived From Japan With A Cute Little Graphic For The Year Of The Dog. It Is

Great information in English about kimono wearing for men. This stuff is hard to find! Thanks. 👍💕

Kimono wearing tips for men, seen on. Like the ones you can find for women, those tips are pretty much adapted to traditional kimono etiquette. Everyday wearers take it a bit easier ;)

Unlike women, men wear their kimono collar close to neck.

Another trademark for men’s look is how the belt sits on wearer’s body. It has to be high on the back and low under the belly. This position is partly why some kimono wearers pad their tummy: men kimono+belt sits better when a bit chubby!

It is considered cute for women to walk with small inward steps. This gait is somehow linked to how women (can) dressed their kimono+juban (tighter on the legs than men).

You can avoid having your legs constricted by spreading your feet after dressing, like shown on picture above. This position will make kimono+juban split, loosening them and allowing you to walk more freely.

As men belt sits under the belly, collars tend to dishevel as moving. To correct that, first grab kimono collar near the neck and rectify by pulling fabric, sliding your hands toward the belt. Then, reach below the belt and pull the excess fabric.

When on a chair, don’t sit on your haori (it will get bad wrinkles). It is better to raise the back of your coat before sitting so it doesn’t get caught under you. It is also advised to not lean against back of chairs.

Had a great time with the ladies at the July Kimono de Jack Washington, DC meet up. 👘 Thank heavens the extreme heat we've been having let up for a brief day! 🌞🔥😓

Three little piggies celebrating the Year of the Boar. 🐖💕🍵

Spending the day talking Japanese textiles at the Baltimore Museum of Art #baltimoremuseumofart #BMA #japanesetextiles

Every time I see a photo of this kimono I want it more and more!! 👘💕😍

Miss Harriet looking her Christmas best while visiting Dobbin House in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. #cavalierkingcharlesspaniel #cavalierkingcharles #cavalier #gettysburg #cutedogs

Bingata! Only in Okinawa. Nov. 5, 2016-Jan. 30, 2017. The Textile Museum, Washington, DC. Sponsored by the Okinawa Prefectural Government. Many of the items are national treasures and have never been seen outside of Japan. #bingata #kimono #kimonos #okinawa #ryukyu #japanesetextiles

Happy Easter! 🐰 🌸 🌞

Happy New Year! 🎉✨🐔💕 I love his cranky face. I call it my angry chicken tea bowl. Like he was disgruntled that someone dare to paint his portrait. Lol

Yukiwa / snow crystal kimono, cute snowman obidome and my new Tatsumura Textile hanhaba obi! I was so excited to get a chance to wear the obi. Love the pine needle pattern and it tied like a dream. 🌲❄️👘⛄️😊 @tatsumura2