In the summer, you'll want to wear your favorite yukata and go out with your friends or boyfriend! Summer is full of fun events like festivals and fireworks displays, so if you buy a yukata, you'll want to wear it as many times as possible. However, if you're not used to wearing traditional Japanese clothing like kimonos, the more time passes, the more it will fall apart... It's embarrassing to get so excited about wearing a yukata and then end up looking sloppy, right? I don't know how to fix it though... I tried to fix it somehow, but it ended up falling apart even more... If that happens, it will ruin your fun memories of wearing a yukata! This is a common problem with yukata. Today, we will teach you how to deal with it when your yukata becomes untidy!
- What to do if your chest is exposed
- What to do if your skirt flares or sags
- What to do when your obi is too tight and uncomfortable
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What to do if your chest is exposed
The most common problem with a yukata coming undone is that the chest area becomes exposed. If your chest is open, the collar will become distorted and loose, giving you a sloppy impression. If you're a woman, you want to keep the chest area of your yukata neat and tidy. A neatly-trimmed collar will give you a neat and elegant look. First, adjust the collar on the shita-mae (the right-side collar: the one that will be on the bottom when dressing). Place your left hand over the half-width obi sash. Use your right hand to hold the other collar in place, and with your left hand inside the half-width obi sash, pull the collar on the shita-mae so that it is straight. Next, adjust the other side. Pinch the corner of the hem on the kami-mae (the left-side collar: the one that will be on top when dressing) under the half-width obi, and pull it in the same way as before to remove any distortion. Pulling too hard can cause the collar and neck to become tight. If this happens, reach behind your back and adjust by pulling the hem around the center of your back. Finally, adjust the hem and it will be back to normal!
What to do if your skirt flares or sags
Another common problem with kimono coming undone is "flared hem." If the obi belt is not tied properly or is loose when dressing, the hem will continue to spread as you walk. In some cases, the hem may even fall down, posing a risk of tripping over it with your geta sandals. In such a case, first open the upper front, pull up the lower front from the edge, and tuck it into the obi belt inside the half-width obi. Put the upper front back in place, and pull up the edge and tuck it into the obi belt as before. If you have an extra obi belt, you can re-tie it tighter under the ohashiori to prevent the kimono from coming undone in the future.
What to do when your obi is too tight and uncomfortable
It's common for people to end up feeling uncomfortable while putting on their kimono because they've tried too hard to keep it from falling apart. It's common to see people who eat a lot of delicious food at festivals or fireworks displays and then find their obi becomes uncomfortable. In that case, put your hands over the half-width obi and pull the top part of the obi to give it a little more room. You might think that loosening the obi will cause it to come undone, but in fact, as long as the bottom part of the obi is tight, it won't come undone or fall off easily. Also, if the waist cord inside the obi is too tight and uncomfortable, try undoing the knot and retying it a little looser. If the knot of the waist cord is touching your solar plexus and causing discomfort, twist the waist cord around so that the knot is closer to your side or back.
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What did you think? If you know a few ways to deal with it, even if your yukata gets out of place while you're out, you can quickly fix it in the bathroom. Even if you can't dress yourself, you can easily get it back to looking nice if you remember the key points. You don't want your fun outing to be ruined by your yukata getting out of place, right? Study up and make sure you look beautiful in kimono at all times!
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