Japanese Clothing: A Blend Of Fashion

The country of rising sun, Japan is an extremelyunmarried ladies
advanced country located in East Asia. However,• The Irotomesode: It is worn by married ladies
among these advancements and attainments, the• The Homongi: This type of Kimonos are worn at
residents of Japan have not left their traditions andformal parties
cultures. Japanese culture and tradition look in their• The Susohiki: It is often worn by the stage
clothing.performers
Various changes have been seen in the fashion trendsThe Kimono is a form of traditional Japanese clothing
of Japanese. Today, with the blend of an assortmentand was worn on an everyday basis till the middle of
of cultures, even the basic kimono has seen a markedthe 19th century. You can see a number of styles
difference in the way it is dressed in. The Japanesebeing developed from its basic form.
people are also greatly influenced by their idol. Today,Hakama: This type of " title="Japanese
the streets of Japan showcase an extensive selectionClothing">Japanese clothing consists of a wide
and mixture of traditional and ultra modern Japanesepleated skirt. It has around seven pleats that are
clothing. There are different types of traditional clothingconsidered as a representation of certain virtues. In the
worn by Japanese include:earlier days it was worn by the samurai so that the
Kimonos: Worn by both men and womenchallenger would not be able to see the footwork.
It is considered as the national dress of Japan. In fact,Uwangi: It is like a jacket that is similar lines as the
Kimono is referred to all types of clothing. In Japanesekimono and worn with the Hakama. You can view the
clothing, kimonos are believed to be the most definitiveuwangi as a part of the martial arts uniform.
Japanese garment. They are made of silk and designsYukata: It is a part of Japanese traditional clothing and
are mostly unique. It is worn by Japanese for differentcan be considered as a casual version of the kimono.
festivals as well as occasions. Such Japanese clothingGenerally it is worn after bathing.
comes in various forms include:Junihitoe: This layered Japanese traditional clothing
• The Furisode: It is a formal wear that is used bycame onto the scene around the 10th century.