Kimono Q＆A

Is there difference between Haori and Coat?: A. They are totally different. Haori is not formal attire, but coat depended on the pattern can be formal attire.
Is there any rule for the color of Kimono？: A. No, there isn’t. But usually we were refreshing color in summer and warm color in winter. The season feeling is very important for Kimono.
What should I do after putting off the Kimono？: A. First, please hang the Kimono and dry it in the shade for half day or one day. And then you can fold it.
Can I wear accessories？: A. You can wear rings, necklace and earrings, but please wear simple and elegant accessories. However, accessories are not allowed in a tea party.
My shawl is not for Kimono.Is that ok？: A. Shawl for western dress is also ok.
Can I wear Komon Kimono for my friend’s wedding ceremony?: A. Komon Kimono is suitable if it is not a very high-class hall. But you should be careful for that the pattern of Obi must match your Kimono.
Can I dress a Sakura pattern Kimono even it’s not Sakura season now？: A. Sure, you can. But it will be better if Kimono can match the season, or a little bit earlier than the flower time。Besides, visiting Sakura related place will be perfect.
The weather forecast said it would be raining on the day I wear Kimono. Is there anything special I should pay attention to？: A. Rainy day is the biggest rival of Kimono。You must put on raincoat when you go outside and the cover for Kimono shoes.
Can I dress polyester Kimono for the dinner party in high-class restaurants？: A. Komon (casual) Kimono is also ok, but we strongly recommend Shoukenn (formal) Kimono for this kind of place.
What is Tsukesage？: A. This is a type of Kimono between the class of Houmongi(formal) and Komon(casual). It is a convenient Kimono that coordinates Komon Kimono with Houmongi Obi.