There are many people who worry about their body shape when choosing a yukata, such as "I'm short" or "I'm fat." This is something that many people who come to buy a yukata say. So, this time I'd like to write about the key points for choosing and coordinating a yukata based on your body type. But first, don't worry too much about it, just choose a yukata that you will enjoy wearing and be excited about!
From the many yukatas available, first find one that you like without thinking too deeply about it, and imagine yourself wearing it.
First of all, it is often said that you should choose a small pattern. If the pattern is large, it will be hidden by the hem or obi, making the pattern look unbalanced and unsightly.
If you want to look a little taller, choose a light-colored yukata with an expanding tone and an obi in the same color as the yukata to create a clean, harmonious vertical line.
If you want a large pattern, I recommend choosing one with few solid areas and a dense pattern, like the yukata on the right in the photo. Large patterns are more eye-catching and impressive, so even short people should give it a try! If the main pattern looks like it's about 10 pieces when viewed from the front, it shouldn't be a problem.
Tying the obi is especially important! Rather than tying it around your stomach, try to tie it just below your chest (just enough to cover your chest), which will make the obi appear higher and your legs look longer. Make sure the knot is also on top of the obi, and doesn't go below the bottom line of the obi!
For tall people, we recommend wearing yukatas with large patterns or jumping patterns (those with many solid areas). Since there are many patterns visible, you can wear them beautifully without the patterns being cut off. If you choose a yukata with a small pattern or a solid color, be sure to add impact to your obi!
Furthermore, to draw attention to the obi, try using an obi decoration. Recently, it has become an essential item even for petite people, but when used by tall people, it also has the effect of making them appear smaller.
Contrary to what people with a chubby figure would do, choose light or warm colors. Choosing a rounded pattern will not overpower the vertical lines and will create a feminine silhouette.
Basically, you can match any color you like, but I recommend avoiding black or navy blue and sticking to brighter colors. Another technique is to wear something with a large pattern.
What do you think? Yukata are as diverse as the people who wear them, and there is no single correct way to coordinate them, but I hope you will find this article useful as a reference.
When choosing a yukata, have fun rather than worry!!
[Supervised by: Kanako Shimazaki, who wears kimonos]
Tips for coordinating yukata that suits short people
① Choose a smaller pattern ② Expanding colors create a taller effect 3) If you want to wear a large pattern, choose a pattern with few solid areas. ④ Tie the obi high and compactly① Choose a smaller pattern. ② Use expanding colors to create a taller effect.
First of all, it is often said that you should choose a small pattern. If the pattern is large, it will be hidden by the hem or obi, making the pattern look unbalanced and unsightly.
If you want to look a little taller, choose a light-colored yukata with an expanding tone and an obi in the same color as the yukata to create a clean, harmonious vertical line.
3. If you want to wear a large pattern, choose a pattern with few solid areas.
If you want a large pattern, I recommend choosing one with few solid areas and a dense pattern, like the yukata on the right in the photo. Large patterns are more eye-catching and impressive, so even short people should give it a try! If the main pattern looks like it's about 10 pieces when viewed from the front, it shouldn't be a problem.
④ Tie the obi high and compactly
Tying the obi is especially important! Rather than tying it around your stomach, try to tie it just below your chest (just enough to cover your chest), which will make the obi appear higher and your legs look longer. Make sure the knot is also on top of the obi, and doesn't go below the bottom line of the obi!
Yukata coordination tips for tall people
① Make the most of the pattern by choosing a large and jumping style. ② By choosing soft colors, you can change the impression to a cute one. ③The obi should be tied down boldly. ④ Use accessories to draw attention to the obi① Choose a large pattern to make the most of it
For tall people, we recommend wearing yukatas with large patterns or jumping patterns (those with many solid areas). Since there are many patterns visible, you can wear them beautifully without the patterns being cut off. If you choose a yukata with a small pattern or a solid color, be sure to add impact to your obi!
② By choosing soft colors, you can change the impression to a cute one.
Wearing navy blue or a clean pattern will make you look cool, but if you are petite and want to look less intimidating, choose a light color and wear an obi that contrasts sharply with your yukata, which will draw the eye down to the obi and soften the impression of your height. If you want to look cute even in a dark-colored yukata, you can create a cute impression by choosing a light, warm-colored obi.
③The obi should be tied down boldly.
If the obi is too high, your legs will be too long and it will look a little unbalanced. A good balance is about 2 cm below the bottom of your chest (until you get used to tying the obi, it will tend to hang down, so don't worry too much about it and just tie it high). The best way to tie an obi is to let the ribbon hang down just below the obi. If you don't like it to hang down too much, we recommend tying it in a voluminous way with lots of pleats in the ribbon.④ Use accessories to draw attention to the obi
Furthermore, to draw attention to the obi, try using an obi decoration. Recently, it has become an essential item even for petite people, but when used by tall people, it also has the effect of making them appear smaller.
Tips for coordinating yukata that suits plus-size people
①Dark and cool colors ②Simple patterns and few plain areas①Dark and cool colors
Just like with clothing, dark colors like navy blue and black create a slim silhouette, and it's best to avoid colors like yellow, orange, and pale pink. The obi is up to your preference, but if you want to look your best, choosing a bright or cool color will give you a more refined impression.
② Use clean patterns and stripes
Even bright colors can have a sharp impression if they have fine borders or stripes. Patterns that emphasize vertical lines are also recommended. Avoid large polka dots, thick stripes, and borders, as they will make you look bloated.
Tips for coordinating a yukata that suits slim figures
① Choose light and warm colors ② Match the obi with a lighter color instead of a dark one.① Choose light and warm colors
Contrary to what people with a chubby figure would do, choose light or warm colors. Choosing a rounded pattern will not overpower the vertical lines and will create a feminine silhouette.
② Match the obi with a lighter color instead of a dark one.
Basically, you can match any color you like, but I recommend avoiding black or navy blue and sticking to brighter colors. Another technique is to wear something with a large pattern.
What do you think? Yukata are as diverse as the people who wear them, and there is no single correct way to coordinate them, but I hope you will find this article useful as a reference.
When choosing a yukata, have fun rather than worry!!
[Supervised by: Kanako Shimazaki, who wears kimonos]
