Kimono are generally worn for such occasions as special ceremonies and parties, while Western clothes are almost always worn for daily activities. However, recently the beauty and fashionableness of kimono are being revaluated. There are several kinds of ceremonial kimono. The prime ceremonial kimono for unmarried women is long-sleeved kimono, which sleeves are than a regular kimono. In addition, the prime ceremonial kimono for married women are black fixed-sleeved kimono; it has five family crests. And there are ceremonial kimono that make no distinction between married and unmarried women. Meanwhile, men wear the ceremonial clothes of Japanese half-coat and pleated loose-fitting trousers, which make no distinction between being married and unmarried, as their formal Japanese-style garments. It is a standard to fasten a sash over kimono, to wear Japanese socks(tabi) instead of socks, and to wear Japanese sandals(zori) when going out.
The prime ceremonial cloth for unmarried women.
It is tied to prevent a knot of a sash from sliding down.
Single women generally arrange their hair in the Shimada coiffure when they wear kimono.
It is fastened over a tied sash so that the sash will not be undone. It can be substituted by a sash clip.
Socks used when wearing a kimono. The toes are separated into a part for a big toe and a part for the other four toes.
A traditional footwear for the use with a kimono. It has a flat sole and a clog thong, and which is chiefly made of leather or vinyl.
One of the most popular styles to fasten a sash and can be worn by old and young alike.
The prime ceremonial cloth for married women.