Summer in Japan means many things: fireworks festivals, chilled beer gardens, and, of course, the timeless tradition of donning a yukata. This lightweight kimono is a staple of Japanese summer fashion, worn by both men and women for everything from summer festivals to strolls through the park. But if you’re a foreign visitor, the prospect of wrapping yourself up in several layers of cloth may seem daunting. Fear not! In this video tutorial, we’ll take you through the steps of putting on a yukata and looking like a pro. With a little practice, you’ll be ready to embrace this iconic Japanese style and impress the locals with your fashion sense.
How to Wear Yukata for Female
Whether you’re planning to attend a summer festival or just want to add some elegance to your wardrobe, the yukata is the perfect choice. But with so many layers and ties, putting on a yukata can be a bit intimidating, especially if you’re new to the style. That’s why we’ve put together a video tutorial on how to wear a women’s yukata, complete with step-by-step instructions and helpful tips. Follow along as our expert guides you through the process of putting on a yukata, tying the obi, and accessorizing your look. By the end of the video, you’ll be a yukata-wearing pro, ready to show off your new look at any summer event. So grab your yukata and get ready to learn how to master this timeless Japanese fashion!
- Hold the kakeeri-sen together with your right hand and open the yukata on the back of your body.
- Hang the yukata over the shoulder.
- Put your arms into sleeves
- Align the kakeeri at the center of your body
- The hemline falls just above your anklebone,
- Wrap the left side around the front of your body
- Align with the right hip bone line,
- Open up the left side.
- Wrap the right side around the front of your.
- Lift the hem corner about 8 to 10 centimeters.
- Wrap the left side over the right one.
- Keep holding it in place.
- Hold the center of the waist cord.
- Place it two to three centimeters above the hip bone.
- Cross the cord ends behind your back.
- Tie a bow on the front.
- Tuck the cord ends.
- Pull out the extra fabric with the right hand while holding the left part in place.
- Slide your hands through the slits
- Pull the extra fabric on the back and push it down.
- Hold the kakeeri-sen together with your right hand
- Hold the center back seam with your left.
- Pull it.
- Smooth out the extra fabric on the front.
- The cross section of the collars should come to just below the hollow of your throat.
- Smooth out the extra fabric on the front.
- Hold the center of the waist cord.
- Place it around your waist.
- Cross the cord ends behind your back.
- Tie a bow.
- Tuck the cord ends.
- Remove wrinkles around the waist.
- Remove wrinkles around the waist.
How to Tie Yukata Belt Female
- Pick up the obi.
- Take one end.
- Fold in half.
- Make it about arm length.
- Drape it over your right shoulder.
- Hold the ob with your right hand.
- Make a 45 degree fold
- Keep holding the obi with your right hand.
- The obi around yourself once.
- Hold the obi with your left hand.
- Tighten the obi.
- Wrap the obi around your torso again.
- Tighten the obi again.
- Fold it diagonally.
- Cross the half folded side over the longer side.
- Bring the half folded side around underneath the longer side.
- Pull it up tight.
- Pull both ends tight in opposite directions.
- The size of bow should be about the width of your torso.
- Fold it.
- Fold it again.
- Pinch one two three folds into the center of it.
- Bring the half folded piece over the bow.
- Wrap around the knot.
- Bring the the half folded piece up behind the knot.
- Pull it up tight.
- Wrap it again.
- Pull it up tight.
- Tuck it between the obi and yourself.
- Pull it down.
- Open it and roll it up.
- Make a shape of bow.
- Hold the middle.
- Hold the back gently.
- Rotate the whole structure clockwise until the bow is in the middle of your back.
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How to Wear Yukata for Men
The men’s yukata is a versatile garment that’s perfect for any summer occasion, from festivals to family gatherings. But with its intricate tying and folding, putting on a yukata can seem daunting, especially if you’re new to the style. That’s why we’ve put together a video tutorial on how to wear a men’s yukata, complete with easy-to-follow instructions and helpful tips. Our expert will guide you through the process of putting on a yukata, tying the obi, and accessorizing your look. By the end of the video, you’ll be a yukata-wearing pro, ready to impress your friends and family with your stylish and authentic Japanese look. So don’t wait, grab your yukata and get ready to learn how to master this timeless fashion!”
- In order to estimate its width, wrap the left side around the front of your body.
- Wrap the right side around the front of your body.
- Wrap the left side over the right one.
- Keep holding it in place.
- Tie a waist cord around the lower waist.
- Cross the cord ends behind your back.
- Tie a bow on the front.
How to Tie Yukata Belt Male
- Pick up the obi.
- Fold the 30 centimeters length from the end.
- Wrap the obi around your torso two to three times.
- Fold the longer side inward adjusting it to be the same length as the the shorter side.
- Pull both ends tightly.
- Cross the longer side on top of the half-folded side.
- Bring the longer side around underneath the half-folded side.
- Pull both ends tight in opposite directions.
- Fold the half folded side up diagonally.
- Put down the longer side fold it inside.
- Put it into the loop tightly not to come loose.
- Adjust the shape.
- Rotate it clockwise to move the knot to your back.
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Conclusion
Congratulations! You’ve now learned how to wear a yukata, a beautiful and traditional garment that’s perfect for summer events and gatherings. We hope this step-by-step guide has helped demystify the process and made it easy for you to try out this timeless Japanese fashion. Remember, practice makes perfect, so don’t be afraid to experiment with different accessories and styles to make the yukata your own.
If you want to learn more about how to wear a yukata, I recommend this bilingual book in English and Japanese.
Click here>>>The Yukata Handbook (Japanese-English Bilingual Books)
If you are interested in learning more about the Japanese kimono, I recommend the following books.
Click here>>>Kimono: A Modern History
Click here>>>Kimono: The Art and Evolution of Japanese Fashion
If you can read Japanese or are studying Japanese, please read 浴衣の着方を外国人に英語で説明. It explains how to put on a yukata in both Japanese and English.