http://kimononagoya.tumblr.com/post/42397401742/ageha-fashion-magazine-a-magazine-for-hime-gyaru#notes
Ageha fashion magazine, a magazine for Hime gyaru in Japan often features Kimono.
Ignoring the make-up and hairstyling, this Kimono would be respectable and suitable for Tea.
Choosing a light obi of similar hue and value to the detail of the Kimono, choosing accent colours from the kimono for the Obijimi is Kimono 101. The obi is a fancypants variation on the Otaiko and wouldn’t be horribly out of place [depending on sensei and school] at Tea or a semi-formal event. Interestingly, although the obi is tied in a very formal fashion bordering on furisode, she is wearing her obijime lower than center—which is where an older woman would wear it, advertising that she is no longer ‘available’.
And for those of you who who plan ahead, you could wear this until You’re “OLD”..!
I didn't know that where you wear your obijime came with a meaning. Oh wow, so many subtleties....
Ignoring the make-up and hairstyling, this Kimono would be respectable and suitable for Tea.
Choosing a light obi of similar hue and value to the detail of the Kimono, choosing accent colours from the kimono for the Obijimi is Kimono 101. The obi is a fancypants variation on the Otaiko and wouldn’t be horribly out of place [depending on sensei and school] at Tea or a semi-formal event. Interestingly, although the obi is tied in a very formal fashion bordering on furisode, she is wearing her obijime lower than center—which is where an older woman would wear it, advertising that she is no longer ‘available’.
And for those of you who who plan ahead, you could wear this until You’re “OLD”..!
I didn't know that where you wear your obijime came with a meaning. Oh wow, so many subtleties....
