# Any other kimono-wearing Dopers? **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [March 2, 2008, 10:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-other-kimono-wearing-dopers/439888 "2008-03-02T22:59:01Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 14\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Silver\_Tyger](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/fbc32d/32.png) [@Silver\_Tyger](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Silver_Tyger)\ **Post date:** [March 2, 2008, 10:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-other-kimono-wearing-dopers/439888/1 "2008-03-02T22:59:01Z")
Anyone else collect and wear kimono? Got pictures? I started collecting kimono about two years ago. I still can’t tie a drum bow, but I’ll occasionally wear one of my informal kimono to work or over to my parents’ house or something. I also have an hippari (peasant shirt) that I wear fairly regularly and I’ll wear my haori with anything. Since starting to wear kimono, I’ve discovered I like pink. I’m actually having to work to get non-pink kimono. I don’t have any really formal kimono. My most formal is a crested iromuji, which is suitable for parties and stuff. It’s also my only spring-weight kimono, which is annoying because lately I’ve been wanting to wear one but it’s too warm. (Links to kimono posts on my livejournal) [Christmas kimono](http://silvercat17.livejournal.com/24744.html) [Random kimono](http://silvercat17.livejournal.com/23272.html) [My favorite yukata](http://silvercat17.livejournal.com/7367.html) I’ve learned everything from websites or books. I can’t yet read Japanese, so it makes it that much harder. No, I’m not Japanese or even Asian, but I do have the right figure for it. I’ve had Japanese people say I look very nice and be impressed that I dressed myself. It’s not really that hard, but it does take me about 40 minutes. ---
**Author:** ![Cerowyn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/82dd89/32.png) [@Cerowyn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cerowyn)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2008, 2:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-other-kimono-wearing-dopers/439888/2 "2008-03-03T02:46:10Z")
My girlfriend’s mother makes kimono (in Tokyo), so if you have any specific questions, I can ask her for you. I have a few yukata, and I’ve worn kimono for formal occasions, but I don’t own any. Being a man, there are fewer styles for me anyway. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Queen\_Bruin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/e274bd/32.png) [@Queen\_Bruin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Queen_Bruin)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2008, 2:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-other-kimono-wearing-dopers/439888/3 "2008-03-03T02:58:29Z")
I indulged in a yukata for my birthday last month. I don’t have a proper obi for it, but I mostly wear it at home anyway. It’s a simple motif of dragons in indigo. A little masculine maybe, but I like it. ---
**Author:** ![Silver\_Tyger](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/fbc32d/32.png) [@Silver\_Tyger](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Silver_Tyger)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2008, 3:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-other-kimono-wearing-dopers/439888/4 "2008-03-03T03:44:02Z")
[QUOTE=Cerowyn] My girlfriend’s mother makes kimono (in Tokyo), so if you have any specific questions, I can ask her for you. [/quote] I’m actually on a kimono forum, so I’m covered. But thanks. > [@](#): > > I have a few yukata, and I’ve worn kimono for formal occasions, but I don’t own any. Being a man, there are fewer styles for me anyway. 🙂 Yeah, but guys are HOT in kimono. [This guy](http://ameblo.jp/redstar-wolf-kimono/) I swear is the Japanese Johnny Depp. I’ve got other links of men doing fun stuff too, if you’re interested. > [@Queen Bruin](#): > > I indulged in a yukata for my birthday last month. I don’t have a proper obi for it, but I mostly wear it at home anyway. It’s a simple motif of dragons in indigo. A little masculine maybe, but I like it. Y’know, now I’ll have to tie you down and dress you properly. Mwahahaha… Unfortunately, I don’t think I have an obi that matches that. Red would be perfect, but I haven’t got one. I’d have to actually get up and check to be sure. ---
**Author:** ![Sage\_Rat](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sage_rat/32/399_2.png) [@Sage\_Rat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sage_Rat)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2008, 5:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-other-kimono-wearing-dopers/439888/5 "2008-03-03T05:03:36Z")
I would dress like [this](http://www.work-8.co.jp/1011-8800-DCP10549.JPG) (and have), but not in a kimono. hanten jika-tabi nikkapokka My nikkapokka didn’t last as long as one would expect a pair of clothes intended for construction workers and they always were a tad short on me. I need to get a new pair. ---
**Author:** ![Silver\_Tyger](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/fbc32d/32.png) [@Silver\_Tyger](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Silver_Tyger)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2008, 7:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-other-kimono-wearing-dopers/439888/6 "2008-03-03T19:54:39Z")
[QUOTE=Sage Rat] I would dress like [this](http://www.work-8.co.jp/1011-8800-DCP10549.JPG) (and have), but not in a kimono. hanten jika-tabi nikkapokka My nikkapokka didn’t last as long as one would expect a pair of clothes intended for construction workers and they always were a tad short on me. I need to get a new pair. [/QUOTE] I’ve been tempted to get a pair of jika-tabi. I hate normal shoes but I end up wearing socks to keep my feet warm. ---
**Author:** ![Quartz](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/quartz/32/267_2.png) [@Quartz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quartz)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2008, 8:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-other-kimono-wearing-dopers/439888/7 "2008-03-03T20:23:55Z")
[QUOTE=Silver Tyger Girl] (Links to kimono posts on my livejournal) [/QUOTE] You look gorgeous in them. ---
**Author:** ![BrainGlutton](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/82dd89/32.png) [@BrainGlutton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrainGlutton)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2008, 11:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-other-kimono-wearing-dopers/439888/8 "2008-03-03T23:11:18Z")
[QUOTE=Silver Tyger Girl] **Any other kimono-wearing Dopers?** [/QUOTE] No, but I can get you a bonobo wearing diapers. More possibilities, believe me. ---
**Author:** ![devilsknew](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/4da419/32.png) [@devilsknew](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/devilsknew)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2008, 3:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-other-kimono-wearing-dopers/439888/9 "2008-03-04T03:42:50Z")
I’ve worn a gi/tabi/obi. Does that count? Quite nice, tiger girl. Very beautiful choices, they suit you… literally. Your beautiful curves are emphasized by their perfect fit. ---
**Author:** ![Silver\_Tyger](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/fbc32d/32.png) [@Silver\_Tyger](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Silver_Tyger)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2008, 6:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-other-kimono-wearing-dopers/439888/10 "2008-03-04T06:15:25Z")
[QUOTE=devilsknew] I’ve worn a gi/tabi/obi. Does that count? Quite nice, tiger girl. Very beautiful choices, they suit you… literally. Your beautiful curves are emphasized by their perfect fit. [/QUOTE] I have curves? When’d that happen? =^.^= (And Tyger, if you please. Or Silver or Silvercat or S’kat.) ---
**Author:** ![Merneith](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/57b2e6/32.png) [@Merneith](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Merneith)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2008, 7:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-other-kimono-wearing-dopers/439888/11 "2008-03-04T07:27:01Z")
You look terrific, Tyger! May I ask, where do you buy your kimono? I’ve been tempted to try and sew some after reading Dalby’s book. ---
**Author:** ![devilsknew](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/4da419/32.png) [@devilsknew](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/devilsknew)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2008, 2:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-other-kimono-wearing-dopers/439888/12 "2008-03-04T14:32:20Z")
[QUOTE=Silver Tyger Girl] I have curves? When’d that happen? =^.^= (And Tyger, if you please. Or Silver or Silvercat or S’kat.) [/QUOTE] You’re hippy. Are you not? Otherwise, the fit of the kimono adds some subtle fullness where you might not otherwise have extreme curves. ---
**Author:** ![devilsknew](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/4da419/32.png) [@devilsknew](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/devilsknew)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2008, 2:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-other-kimono-wearing-dopers/439888/13 "2008-03-04T14:43:49Z")
D’oh …I don’t mean hippy in a bad way. Just that you seem to have some nice hips and curves. Nice feminine lines there. ---
**Author:** ![Silver\_Tyger](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/fbc32d/32.png) [@Silver\_Tyger](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Silver_Tyger)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2008, 6:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/any-other-kimono-wearing-dopers/439888/14 "2008-03-04T18:36:55Z")
[QUOTE=Merneith] You look terrific, Tyger! May I ask, where do you buy your kimono? I’ve been tempted to try and sew some after reading Dalby’s book. [/QUOTE] I got most of mine off eBay. There’s also a couple of stores down in Torrance and one in China Town. If you’re interested in kimono, check out the forum on [immortalgeisha.com](http://immortalgeisha.com) They’ve got a huge knowledge bank and lots of experts. If nothing else, there’s a tool linked from there that’ll help you buy/make the correct size. I keep meaning to make stuff, but I don’t really sew.