How to Wear Kimono in Your Daily Wardrobe 

I am Japanese and I love your sharing ideas on how to arrange and wear traditional kimonos in a western style. Your color coordination is beautiful and you arrange the kimonos like a Japanese flower arrangement. You also pick very good kimono patterns to work with.

Kimono Fusion and Wa-Lolita were how I got into kimono, so loved seeing this video! I practically lived in haori (and sometimes michiyuki) for many years before wearing kimono more often. It was great to see a few styles that aren’t represented in my class on “kimono fusion” so I’ll have to see about changing that! Great video...I know I’ll be sharing this with many people who have asked me how to wear kimono non-traditionally!

I don't have Instagram, but I have more ideas because I used to dress like this in college but now I prefer to dress simply: 1) kimono rain skirt, plain top, narrow obi (maybe yukata obi) tied the usual way, and if you really want to go for it, tabi and zori 2) wear your kimono with a shorter hem (around knee length) usual obi tied normally, slim jeans, high heels 3) wear plain top & bottom (skirt or pants) and wear contrasting color obi tied in a fun way like for yukata 4) for old kimonos with maybe an imperfection on the hem: cut in half, use the top part, wear as normal with obi tied the usual way (with top piece of a two piece nagajuban under), and your choice of bottoms, and reuse the skirt of the kimono for other things

I LOVE kimono and all kinds of traditional Japanese arts and aesthetics, I've been meaning to incorporate it more into my daily wear! I was pretty proud of myself last year, I made a Wa Lolita coordinate for our local Obon festival that my husband and I attend every year. I got a lovely vintage kimono bolt from Ichiroya for it, and one to make my husband a yukata as well at some point. Unfortunately, I can only make myself short haori length kimono tops with a vintage bolt, I'm plus size and have a very large chest. I really love Japanese street fashion though, so it's alright! I plan to get other fabric made to make a more traditional kimono, and I still have the vintage bolt for my husband! It has indigo dyed shogi pieces, very lovely but I haven't gotten haori fabric to match it yet. I've had issues with finding obi long enough as well, but I have some chronic pain issues that make them difficult to tie and sometimes require getting it off quickly anyway. I make "cheater" shopgirl style obis instead, with the knot sewn in place and a side closure. Maybe not the most accurate, but sometimes those of us with disabilities have to adapt things to work better. I've been wanting to make myself hakema for a very long time but I was afraid I'd never have a chance to wear them, so I'm glad to see how you styled yours! Anyway, I found you looking at the CoCoVid schedule and I can't wait to see more!!

I’ve been wearing haori in the way you’d wear blazers/coat much like the few first outfits in your video. It’s looks really cute ☺️. The kimono converted into a skirt is such a great idea! I really want a hakama now - awesome coord with the cute bow and all!

I am just considered weird . I have a Japanese American male friend that wants me to dress him for Halloween . I said no. Wonderful ideas. Lovely 💗🕊

Wait, TWO piece Kimono exist?? Where can I buy it 🥺 I hate how my kimono loses it's shape after sitting

Hello, I love kimono, and have for years. I read a book about kimono, originally published in Japan, which mentioned the issue of the kimono back collar on women. I didn't, and still don't get it. There was something about the back of the neck being traditionally considered erotic, which is not my thing, but to each his own. I was more confused by some mention of the depth of the skin exposed having different meaning. Was that true, and does it still apply today? My guess is it may be complicated, to non-Japanese people, but I was thinking it might be an interesting video topic. Also, I enjoyed the ideas on how to blend kimono with Western clothing. Still, as someone outside of Japan, they all still looked like kimono. That is, I think even with the combinations that you modeled, you would still get second looks outside of Japan.I would just have prepare mentally for that to avoid being caught off guard. Thanks for the channel.

Love every look, and when you showed the hakama as a skirt i feel utterly in love XD I don't live in japan myself, but for the last few years my interest in fashion has grown and that look with the blazer is exactly the kind of casual blend i was hoping to strive for. I wanna be brave and just go for the full kimono but i don't live in the sort of place where that wouldn't get just constant odd looks. but this! This i think i could get away with so thanks so much!

I love it ! Especially the Kimono+Skirt Version

Love these ideas!! The last one has the silhouette/image of a kimono and hakama, and it looks great!

I remember when i wear a yukata when attended my friend's wedding. People stared at me (like in weird way). I live in Indonesia anyway.

These are so clever....I live in Seattle and I love furisode but I'm a trans man, so I always dream of finding a way to wear furisode in a more casual or masculine way,...

I really love the Yukata I bought several years ago but I don't really have anywhere to wear it as an everyday item. These are really cute ideas! I'm so glad I found your channel and I just love your bold kimonos.

I think people can wear it in other countries besides Japan , just as long as they have confidence and they feel comfortable in it it's no problem ! Perhaps people will be inspired to wear it too!

6:30 you look so fancy!

Oh my goodness! Where has this channel been all of my life! I love kimono but am too curvy to wear them. I'm been looking for tips and tricks to help me wear kimono. Thank you so much!

This is really great! I own one kimono, without any other appropriate undergarments, but I have it as a loung wear at home. But this made me want more things with kimono sleeves, to be able incorporate them into my wardrobe. Thank you.

Next week Saturday it’s Japanese day in Düsseldorf. I’m looking forward to go there in my 浴衣^ - ^

I love this concept. I am a bit afraid of someone accusing me of cultural appropriation, which would be unfair, because the garments are worn in a respectful way. Anyways, what type of footwear would look good with these outfits? Also, aren't all those layers of fabric bulky and uncomfortable?

All nice but... For go to the bathroom??? And if you have an heavy work? If you must run at work and carrying stuffs and wear an uniform?

Since I started wearing kimono regularly (in Europe! even for travel) I found to love mixing the items with normal clothing for more fun combinations. I very often used obi as belts over dresses or skirts, I'm tall so it brakes up the silhouette nicely. Also obi-jime quite often on pretty much anything. And of course all the ideas you showed here. Good thing I watched it back, last time I used a kimono as shirt for a skirt (wa lolita) I did wear it normally but the hem tucked like in your winter kimono video, the way you showed is simpler and doesn't tighten on the hips.

i would personally match a hakama with a decently long haori (or any loose coat in general) because i find the droopy sides to be kinda awkward 😅 that aside, i'll never get to wear a kimono (...yet) but i absolutely adore how you fuse it into daily wear 🥰 love from malaysia! x

I was gifted a haori and I’d love to wear it as a jacket with western clothes. The issue is - I’m a tall girl, so the sleeves are barely 3/4. Is it going to look funny on me? Is there a sleeve length rule if there is no kimono underneath? The haori is navy blue with pattern, fabric is a little stiff. No flowy summery boho chic vibe at all.

All these ideas are so much fun! Love them! Also, I didn't know there were kimono raincoats, amazing!

The first combination is Korean Hanbok. In Kimono upper part and lower part are same colors.

That was really neat! I don't have any kimono, but I do have a parade happi coat that's really comfortable and wonderful that I really ought to wear more. Most of the time I wear mid-Victorian reproduction/inspired clothes, and recently I've been experimenting with ways to add my coat to that.

even if I don't understand anything you say I will never stop watching you😘

I recently made a kimono look like a nice blouse with jeans just by tucking into into the extra space of my jeans i loved it a lot and it was so comfy

I know that hakama are typically not worn with yukata, but would it be inappropriate to wear it with yukata casually?

I just adore Japanese and Chinese clothing it just looks so comfortable and graceful I just want to ware kimono all the time

Awesome, I wanna try it all, especially the looks where you use michiyuki and kimono as shirts :3 Thank you so much for your video !

oh I love all these combos! Especially the ones with michiyuki because I barely have the chance to wear these. I`ll definitely go on the hunt for wider waist belts in our thrift shops. Yours looks so cute

I'm going to wear my first kimono tomorrow with a maxi skirt over it ^^

The last one may be the best for me 🤔 I unfortunately am pear shaped and on the bigger side, so while a kimono may fit my top, it doesn’t fit at my hip, but I have loads of skirts and belts! I’ve seen a girl wear an obi as a top before! Just throwing it out there, it was really cute.

I really like the Hakama look! I love hakama! I'm tempted to wear that to work!

So maybe this is a silly question, but as someone who isn't Japanese at all, is it ok for me to wear kimono?

Love the first way and i often wear it that way ^_^

how is this typ of belt called?! I have one from my mothers youth... but.... but ... I need more. @____@ Ecspecially after watching this video! I love it

OMG, I loved all of these ideas! I have two kimonos and used to wear them when I studied in Kyoto, but they've been "sleeping" ever since in my wardrobe :D Now I have some great ideas about how to wear them in Europe too! Thank you!

That's very cool!!

[5:18] Dear Billy, As much as I love the look of Japanese obi, I'm unable to afford and/or tie them up properly. So, I started looking at how sashes are decoratively knotted in western fashion. This got me thinking: Could a western sash be tied in an obi style(s)? If so, I'd really like to see what your thoughts are on the idea, and how you could do it. Thank you for your time and consideration!

beautiful black lace houri

The 👘 and Yukata are two of my favorite traditional fashion. I have an old Yukata that I love but don't wear because of its age (plus does fot me. 😅) I rescued it from a Antique store. I'm looking for one I can wear on special occasions. 😊

The last look looks too much like a hanbok

I love how positive and encouraging you are in this video.

Thank you for this video! 💝 It's very inspiring to me! 🌟 Now I can't wait to integrate some traditional japanese clothing items in my traditional (german and austrian) vintage wardrobe! 🤗

How did i miss this great episode? I like to wear haori and michiyuki,often,with jeans and skirts or open over dresses. I only wear my kimono as robes or housewear, im busty and have had heart surgery,cant find a comfortable way to wear them traditionally. I must get some hakama,they looked lovely like that. Im greedy,i want more ideas please!Thankyou & Cheers!

Where to buy a nagajuban?

4:43 Turns gracefully in Japanese kitsuke manner and proceeds to badass catwalk like a boss XD

Good day :D may i ask a question? I've seen some haori designs that have visible stitch seams on the edges of the sleeves. What are these called and used for? Also, great video and thank you for sharing your ideas :D

I watched Usagi Komachi's tutorial to wear a kimono as a shirt with the subtitles on because i am just beginning to learn Japanese and thought it might help me. It did not. I did re-watch the video for her tutorial and it was very clear and I loved it. I have subscribed to her even though I can't understand her yet. However, whoever it was who translated for the subtitles.... I felt disappointed because I am sure there was some good advice she was telling us, but the translation was alphabet soup. :(

Lovely, but how about ideas for a much warmer climate? I am thinking with out sleeves.

CoCovid? Really?

You are beautiful

These are all beautiful. Have always loved Japanese culture. Would it be Cultural appropriation for a white person to wear these outfits you have shown here?

Thank you! This is so awesome! I finally can wear my haori now that the weather is cooler down south, and you give me the encouragement...

I have a men's summer kimono that I have worn as a dress and as a duster over western clothes. I also have a beautiful women's kimono that is very long (I am 5'11"). I wear it around my home. It feels very elegant.

Thank you for the video, I'll definitely try to make some of these garments! I've always wondered what are the correct undergarments are for kimono if we don't want to wear modern ones too!

very good video !! it makes a good combination of Japanese clothes with Western clothes👏👏👍😊

Till now I've worn my haori and hanten over my normal clothes but I'd like to try something else

Love this :) looking forward to my trip to Japan in the future to find something I can combine with my western clothes :) thank you for the idea

Ah, the kimono as a dress is so perfect, thank you! I half-accidentally ended up with a crazy unicorn yukata ages ago and that is exactly how I styled it in my head as soon as I realized what the yukata was.

Thank you so much for this video, it's really inspiring! Now I really have to buy a hakama! 😂

I saw your video on CoCoVid this year and loved it! I finally got around to watching your other videos and love them all!

I love the plum color of your rain skirt. Hakama and blazer looks so good, maybe I will buy hakama just to wear this combination. I’m curious, can you order a custom painted fabric for kimono, pick colors, fabric, patterns and style and artist make it for you?

I just love this idea!! I'm still very new to wearing/owning kimono, so have only worn them out in public once so far, but I think this idea will really help :-D Thank you xxx

I loved this video!

Great ideas. There were a few I'd never come across and any additional way to wear kimono are always very welcome

All of your western clothes are super cute and stylish too, even without the kimono elements!

Hii! Will you make a similar video but for men's kimono and it's adaptations?

I really love this video ! I think I will look for other idea too but the ones you're showing here ... I love them so much !

自由に着ててとっても素敵！使ったことかないやり方していて、参考になります！I love it！

I love all of the looks! Haori especially are so easy to wear with anything! I want to try especially kimono as a dress :)

Can you do a video on how to sew kimono tie on the kimono to acheive that overlap

This was so helpful! What great looks to try!

this is amazingggg 🤩🤩🤩 i’m going to try all these!!

I love! You inspired me to put my haoris on. Thank you Billy!

you are so pretty! this is really incredible

a few ideas for men would had been nice.

Such a great video!!!!!

Love your style!!! Every idea was great!

This is so interesting!

Great job as usual. Some very nice mixes here. I will issue one correction, and only because this IS a clothing channel. ;) The jacket you were wearing is not a blazer, it is a sport coat. A blazer would have something like metal engraved buttons, a badge on the pocket, piping along the edges or be emblazoned with the insignia of an organisation in some other way. But most people don't use the term sport coat much anymore. The misconception likely comes from the the fact that, for so many people, their first acquaintance with the term blazer is with their school uniform.

I love using the raincoat as a shirt, I have two that are my favorites.

I love the simpler ideas like haori as coat or the rain coat as skirt. The other ideas would be for me personally at a daily base to dressy. But for a meet up with friends they would be great! The hakama with a blazer was great. I love blazers and the colour combination looks so good 🥰