What is the male version of a kimono called?

Yukata are worn by men and women. Like other forms of traditional Japanese clothing, yukata are made with straight seams and wide sleeves.

What is the coat that goes over a kimono?

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A haori is a formal overcoat worn over kimono. Though they are most commonly found as jacket length, there are also full or floor length haori.

What is a haori jacket?

The haori (羽織) is a traditional Japanese hip- or thigh-length jacket worn over a kimono. Resembling a shortened kimono with no overlapping front panels (okumi), the haori typically features a thinner collar than that of a kimono, and is sewn with the addition of two thin, triangular panels at either side seam.

Do males wear kimonos?

Traditional Kimono for men The Japanese kimono is one of the world’s instantly recognizable traditional garments. Kimono are worn by both men and women. For formal occasions, men wear a montsuki, which is a formal black silk kimono worn over a white under-kimono and hakama, traditional Japanese trousers.

Is it OK to wear haori?

The haori is not only easy to wear but it is also exquisite and blends well with other outfits. This jacket looks great if worn with jeans or as part of the evening wear outfit. If you like to go the traditional way, you can as well wear it over a kimono. You do not need an obi or a sash to wear the haori jacket.

Can I wear a kimono at home?

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Can I wear a kimono with jeans?

A kimono and jeans are the kind of stylish casual pieces that you can wear a myriad of ways. If you want to break out of the mold a little, add a pair of brown chunky leather heeled sandals to the mix. This combo of a kimono and jeans provides comfort and practicality and helps keep it low profile yet current.

What does Noragi mean?

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A noragi is a traditional Japanese garment which farmers used to wear to work. ‘Nora’ means farm and ‘gi’ means clothing or uniform in Japanese. Noragis are open banded in the front, with either long or short sleeves. They were made in a loose structure for comfort and mobility.

What do you wear under a haori?

It is advisable that you wear a neutral blouse or t-shirt underneath the haori. This way, the shirt or blouse does not take attention away from the beauty of the haori. For example, a grey, black or white thin t-shirt is a great choice.