I just bought one of the most beautiful, if not, the most beautiful furisode that I've ever seen on Ebay for less than 100 Euro (approx. 150 US Dollar)!

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So now I want to ask for some advice. You see, I am not good at colormatching (read: I'm BAD at colormatching ^^; ), so I want to ask what color obi, obijime, obiage and eri-sugata(or nagajuban) I should get.

I was thinking of something pink, because the furisode itself is partly pink. I know the eri of the eri-sugata/nagajuban is usually white, but the color of the furisode is already white, so I was wondering if I should take another color.( I can, of course, also make the collar myself, because it's seems really easy, but I still need to know the color)

For the ones who don't know what I'm talking about:

Kimono FAQ

Thanks in advance!

I have a question! I am wanting to wear something traditional Japanese to my senior prom this year. What should I wear, a furisode, a kimono, or a yukata? And where could I find one appropriate for this event that comes in a plus size?

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Yeah. i like kimonos. i own alot of them but i have trouble putting it on! i really like to wear them...well...anytime i want! :p

Here's me wearing the yukata my Japanese friend very kindly bought for me (she sent it along with the stripy obi, an undershirt and the geta too)... :lovecat:
Pic 1
Not a great pic this next one, sorry... :pinkbow:
Pic 2

i have a couple of yukata that i love to wear but have not worn in a while =/ i'd post pics but don't have them on this comp. will try to post them soon though fa sho

I'd go with a furisode..they're gorgeous, and it would fit you if you're not married. For your second question...I would just try googling it. ;)

I love kimonos there so beautiful & elegant, I want one badly:crykitty:

I'm making one for a Kabuki production that my club is doing. I've found that it's not the easiest thing to do on the face of the planet.

I wore a furisode (I hope that's the correct term) to my prom. It was so much fun! I was the first kid in my school to ever wear a non-American outfit in my school, especially to prom. It took about three weeks but, my Aunt graciously hand sewed my prom outfit. My date's was made at a sewing shop near his house. Here's the pictures:

The day before:

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f3...sdaybefore.jpg

The day of:

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f3...nonPromday.jpg

Friends defend till Death:

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f3...yingaround.jpg

Friendly Duel:

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f3...s/PromDuel.jpg

(side not: No ceramic figures, books, or trash cans were hurt while taking these pics, lol)

I loved the pics! Did your aunt use silk? I love the detail in it!