Kimonos/Furisode/Yukata

[Sophieneechan]

I want a Yukata!

[Oren]

I think kimono are so beautiful!! I love how they tell a story of sorts...the fabrics must be gorgeous...I want one!!

[Avary_Ninja]

Picture time!

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[meko1]

I must seemed like an idiot when I bought it, hehe...but i do like it. guess i am old at heart. It is really light. not as thick as the other kimonos around because it is mainly 2 thin sheets of silk. I kinda knew it was for older people, but i really liked it. Thanks a lot.

Originally Posted by glaylover

Hi. I definately wouldn't call it a young persons kimono, but it is very refined. But 23 in Japan isn't considered that young. But usually a kimono like that would be worn by someone in their mid 30's to 40's.
Great for tea ceremony. Not quite sure about season can't quite figure out how heavy the silk is and the pattern is a little confusing for me I will have to consult my japanese grandmother who is a professional kimono dresser.

[glaylover]

I had another look at it and it probably is a bit too patterned for someone in their 40's so I would say young to mid 30's. The under robe kinda makes it a bit younger. It is quite formal though and more of a spring summer robe.

[glaylover]

Originally Posted by Kanji_The_Wanderer

That last one is very colorful. The leaves in her hair really bring out the design.

I also noticed that a lot of Japanese celebrities/models have colored done-up nails, with different patterns, sparkles, and shapes everywhere. I was just wondering why this so popular.

Can't tell you why it is so popular except they love colourful pretty things. I had a nail business when i lived there and did that type of thing and I was always busy, they love it! The more outrageous and tacky the better!

[Avary_Ninja]

You can tell this woman is married. The colors are sober and the sleeves do not droop.

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