Question Which kimono robe color looks the best?

I need you 0pinon on a fairly trivial question. I am tossing up on what type of color would be the best kimono robe for me to choose.. The robes are both the same but one is purple and the other is black. What do you think?

Answer

Really this would come down to what is your favorite color not mine. But i would go with the black, taking into consideration that i do not know if it is for a male of a female. a black kimono robe looks very sex on a woman and also is suitable for a man. so given the situation i think that a black unisex kimono robe would be a good choice

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What is the difference between a kimono and a robe?

I am looking to buy a nice sexy robe however i am a little confused. i thought that a kimono and a robe were two different thing and now your site as calling them a kimono robe.. what is the difference and is there any.

Answer:

Sure there is a few little differences. For starters you can actually have all three choices. there are kimono robes, robes and kimonos. The most obvious difference between a kimono a robe is the size and shape of the sleeves, they are a total different shape. Another point of the difference between the kimono and the ordinary bath robes is that they tie or rope which goes around the waist is also a different shape and size.  Also if you look at the difference between a kimono robe and a kimono or (Japanese kimono) is usually the quality of craftsmanship, materiel, length and also patterns. all or some of these may be different.

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QUESTION: I have a beautiful silk kimono dress that I bought when I was visiting Thailand. It is very colorful and respectable, and has a black sash belt. I am slim, 5′8″ tall, and I know it looks great on me. I have been invited to a cocktail party that’s in a very large garden, spring, late afternoon. Can I wear my lovely silk kimono dress, and if so are there any suggestions as to accessories?

ANSWER: Of course you can! A silk kimono dress, especially with a colorful pattern, that comes just above the knee on a tall slim lady such as you are, is ideal. I suggest either dark-colored, or metalic slipon heels and leave your hair loose with light makeup. Silk kimono dresses are delightful styles and can come in some quite beautiful colors. If you go to the party alone, I’m sure that you won’t be for long.

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QUESTION: Can anyone tell me the names of the different items used in a full kimono ensemble by Geisha? I am not just seeking the parts of the kimono, but the objects of the outfit eg obi ita, obi makura, tabi, okobo/geta etc. I would very much appreciate any help with this.

ANSWER: Tick off this list: kimono slip, juban (usually a two-piece hadajuban), han eri, many himo, the kimono itself (hikizuri or susohiki), obi ita, obi makura, obi (usually a darari obi for a maiko), obi age, obi jime, tabi, and okobo/pokkuri or zori (not geta). Maiko and geisha wear a variety of different kinds of kanzashi, although a maiko or geisha outfit has the same requirements as any other kimono outfit. Geisha usually wear a wig; Maiko will usually have an obi dome on their obi jime.

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QUESTION:  At school International Day is coming and each class is representing a country.  My class is Japan.  I have a big, swirly pattern robe and I want to make a kimono from this robe.  How should I make it and WHAT do I need? 

ANSWER:  I’d just add an “obi” to the robe (an obi is a long wide sash that’s wrapped around and around the waist and diaphragm area) and it will look just like a kimono.  You could also put a couple of decorative chopsticks or something similar in your hair at an angle to each other, and wear thongs with socks (just push the thong part down into the sock after putting the sock on) and the whole kit will give the impression of a genuine kimono robe outfit.

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