We need to talk about kimono and plus size.
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- Sorry that this video was totally out of focus for about half of its duration. It's still a topic I really wanted to talk about.
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I am plus size and live in Japan. The best experience I have ever had buying clothes is here - I bought a yukata from a friends store and there was no comment or issue about my size or shape that was negative in any way. My yukata cost more because a second roll of fabric was needed to create the size I required, I didn't mind paying as I saw the amount of effort that goes in to creating the hand painted material. No western designer store would have clothes in my size and I am often made to feel bad if I even try to shop there, the opposite happened when buying in a kimono store, I felt incredibly special during the whole purchasing experience and everyone in the store was amazing. It was such a luxury to be able to have this experience, but absolutely worth it.
What is your friends store?
May I ask where you bought your yukata? I am going to japan in June 2023 and want to rent a Kimono and rent/buy a yukata but I am around a us Size XL in womens
I'm a size 3X so I chose to make my own yukata following her video instructions.
I'd also like to know name and location of said store since I'm planning to also visit in August.
Is your friends store in Tokyo? I’d love to go when I visit
I went to a kimono shop in Kyoto in 2009. (I was in Osaka for 2 weeks and took a day trip) I was bigger then than I am now, but it didn't seem to be a problem to the lady at the shop. She had me try on a few, and tho they were just a bit too "small", she said "oh, we will just make one for you. It's not a problem at all!" She wasn't bothered about it. Unfortunately I didn't have the money to afford it, but even just knowing they were willing to do that made me feel better. Here, I just get told I'm too fat, go away. I'm learning to make my own clothes now and so very grateful to you for sharing how to make a kimono properly.
Thank you for sharing your experience! Sewing your own clothes is always the best choice 💕
@@BillyMatsunaga I make my daughter dresses, and she wants me to make her a kimono too lol I don't know where to start with a child size, but presumably just following your instructions will be enough. 😁 We are currently moving (tomorrow leaving from Germany to go to Canada, where I'm from) so my sewing machines are packed, but I can't wait to get back to sewing...
@@kme I know you commented this a while ago, but I just wanted to tell you that when my girls want to dress up in kimono and I don't want to make one, I just grab one of the too small for me kimono and do some tucking and pleating until it fits them, and pin it up and then hand sew them to permanently (temporarily?) fix them. I add ties so that we don't have to fuss with koshihimo and then they wear them until I have to let them out because they've grown into them. Usually you only have to make a large tuck (like where the ohashori would usually go, only it ends up much bigger because they are much shorter) and then also in the shoulders because without those the sleeves would be too long. If the sleeves are still too long, then tucks in the sleeves themselves is a thing too, but I haven't found that to be a problem. My children usually wear their kimono with tasuki anyway, so it becomes a non-issue. If you search amazon for Tezukuri no Yukata or something like that, you'll probably find some nice pattern books that deal with children's yukata, which is what gave me a good idea of how I'd make the tucks in a regular kimono. Though they will be in Japanese, the diagrams are easy to understand for the most part. Yukata are easy to make and are no fuss to wear, and you should try it sometime!
@@naomijackson4691 I never thought of that. But all my things are packed up and in storage still (bc pandemic and no money *sighs*) but once I get everything back, I can certainly try that. I have a couple of vintage kimono I can do that with. My yukata are brand new and still sealed in the wrappers lol (and too dark for her tastes; she's still tiny and loves pink. I prefer blues and darker shades. 😅)
But thanks so much for the tip. I'll definitely keep it in mind. 💖
It's actually really comforting to realize that eastern garments also pad for the desires shape, just like western clothes did 100 years ago. I'm watching a lot of Costube, and so many of the historians mention that the silhouette was more important than any size. I'm learning to make my own clothes and I want to try kimono but was really worried that as plus sized American it would inappropriate. Thank you for sharing online, in a second language, to a bunch of strangers. I appreciate it. And when I actually screw up the courage to follow your tutorials, I will definitely share pictures!
I’m pretty sure you won’t screw up! And I can’t wait for the pics ❤️❤️
You handled the "sensitive issue" beautifully. Very professional and very sincere....Thanks.
As someone who is actually weight sensitive I can say you were in no way offensive and totally graceful as usual. Kimono being "you sized" is one of the things that drew me to kimono! I miss you and hope to do a class soon when I settle into my apartment more!
Miss you, too!! Can’t wait for another lesson with you ❤️
I'm plus sized, my mom made my kimono and I pad out areas where I don't make the right shape. ^_^ it comes out looking actually quite nice!
It's very like old fashioned clothes, the silhouette becomes the work of your clothing, not yourself.
Yes! I think part of it is our attitude toward clothing has shifted greatly. Clothing used to display a lot information about one's place in society, so what you wore was a lot more important than it is now. But either way, the "look" that was in fashion was attainable for all, where as now, culture has shifted to how your body looks places you in different levels of societal acceptance.
1:48 - 2:05 "There is no "way-too-long-list-of-"sizes" [...] that is just something that the fashion society nowadays forces on you to make mass production actually possible."
Oh Billy, you're the sunshine we all need!
Diplomatic and fair - I only wish us women would be more respectful, tactful and thoughtful towards each other on a whole with regards to our personal iniquities. It is something for us to strive for. This video is inspiring. Thank you Mrs Matsunaga.
Yes! I couldn’t agree more!!
Due to chronic illnesses, I’m very plus-sized. I’ve felt horribly ashamed of my body, as it is incredibly difficult for me to find clothes that fit comfortably. Thank you for making me feel included, and unashamed. While I may not sew a kimono, I am a follower of CosTube, so I’m going to sew something. Sometimes a little acceptance and encouragement is all we need. Love, light, and blessings to you and yours.
I highly recommend it! There are many PDF pattern makers that make excellent clothing in inclusive sizes, and also make lots of videos and tutorials to help you fit them to your shape and size! It's a lot easier than it looks at the beginning. With a little practice, you'll be a pro at making your own clothes! It's also a great feeling to have clothing you made yourself that fits you just like you want it to. And it goes a long way to helping you love your body as it is right now. You can do it!
Love "To make it like I own this" So true, that is how we should dress ourselves and have joy in how we look and feel for ourselves. As long as you are healthy and happy do what gives you joy.💐
Hi! I'm a French girl living in Japan for 5 month, and I plan to learn as much as I can about Japanese culture, traditions and arts. I would love to wear kimono on a daily basis, but I'm quite large, even from french standards, and have a distinct hourglass silhouette. Before I saw this video, I thought I wouldn't fit in this garment at all. But thanks to you, I feel confident now that I'll find a way to do it properly, and look good in it! Thank you very very much ❤
I recently got back into kimono culture. I wanted something that would actually fit me and thought I would go with something I found online. I ended up going to the store in person and they were so helpful, they ended up cancelling the furisode I ordered and took my measurements so I could get a tailored one. It was a great experience, but they seem to take a LONG time to make. I'm glad I did it because I am very tall and it wouldn't have fit properly had I stuck with what I bought.
Haha it seems like your camera was mostly interested in looking at that tree illustration behind you 🤭 like a student staring off to the distance as the teacher speaks ^^
I am actually not a plus-size person but i like watching this video and find myself coming back to it every now and then. It is so comforting to hear someone talk about bodies and sizes in a neutral way, to hear that your clothes are meant to fit you and if they're not, CLOTHES are the problem, not YOU. It i so common to hear women saying they need to put down weight to fit in a piece of clothing or that some piece of clothing does not look good on them suggesting the problem is not size or crappy quality of the product (which is very common with cheap pieces) but their bodies, size of their boobs or stomach of shoulders. It is not only about plus-size anymore, it is about accepting that humans come in all shapes and that standardized sizes and wacky clothes patterns are not a measure of health or beauty. I feel like this video is sending that kind of a message and I love coming back to remind myself about it.
Using your videos, I made a kimono, a nagajuban, on obi, and a couple of obi makura for my oldest daughter. They came out very nicely. I had to adjust some of the measurements to accommodate her measurements -- VERY hourglass. She was very pleased with the fit. I'm glad you covered this. I knew, from previous videos, that kimono are personally tailored, but I was still nervous about doing it wrong. She didn't want a "costume," she wanted the "real thing." Thank you for all of your videos, without these, I don't think I could have done this near so well. Stay well!
The padding really helps me not worry about the shape of my own body. I think it’s very freeing.
Hey Billy! New subscriber here. I just recently found your channel and I am so in love with it. Honestly, I wish I was a woman so I could get into all this. I was wondering whether you're planning on making videos also about men's kimono and other types of traditional Japanese clothing, because I would be so interested in seeing it. I would also love to support on patreon if I knew I could be looking forward to this type of content. I totally understand that you're always mainly going to deal with women's kimono for obvious reasons, so I don't expect you to suddenly start upoloading a bunch of men's clothing tutorials, but maybe you could show us some of your husband's kimono and the differences between men's and women's kimono and the different foundation layers. Thank you for putting this invaluable content out there! Love from Italy
I think that's a great idea! I make my own kimono and my husband has dropped more than a few hints he'd like one too! However, at 6ft/182cm tall, our local Japanese department store (I
Great video, with very pertinent and important information! In addition to being able to have kimono tailored to your proportions, there are modern kimono companies making ready-to-wear kimono in larger sizes. Kimonomachi (found on on Rakuten) is one example. You can also find longer obi/obijime, larger geta/zouri, and bigger/wider komono such as juban and tabi. For vintage/second-hand kimono, if you have a kimono that is at the lowest end of your ideal fit range, there are tricks to help make the kimono fit, such as letting out the seam allowances, shifting the back seam, omitting the ohashori (waist fold), and wearing the kimono collar wider. Indeed, the opposite of these tricks can be used to make an oversized kimono fit a smaller person. Kimono are so much more malleable than people think, and that's one of the reasons I love them so much!
This is so cute! Billy, it’s not that the camera doesn’t like you, it just decided to show us the gorgeous screen behind you :) Wearing a kimono is such an eye-opener and I have you to thank to! I was very intimidated by kimono attire (let alone wearing it) before finding your YT channel and now already have two fantastic, authentic outfits. The only problem is that I’m a pear shape and cannot achieve the traditional overlap, at least not yet. Also, in another video a Geiko said “we should adjust our body to the outfit and not the other way around”, I actually like that philosophy. Many thanks!!!
Oh! It’s such an honor to be part or your kimono journey! Thank you ❤️
One topic I'd love to see you discuss is actually re-tailoring vintage kimono! Perhaps an interview guest someday in the future when the world has calmed down a bit.
I usually have trouble finding ones that will fit my hip measurement, so I just cross my fingers and hope the un-used fabric in the seams is wide enough to let the garment out. But there are a lot of "construction rules" that I don't know, especially with linings that make me scared to take them apart.
Your English is fine, and as some one who is plus size I'm in no way offended, this helped me a lot. You said nothing wrong in this video. People are too sensitive. I got a "plus size" yukata from Japan, It says it can fit up to 50 inch bust.
Do they have an online shop?
@@agypsycircle Yes they do!
www.kimono-yukata-market.com/
@@originalkingdomhearts awesome! Thank you!
@@originalkingdomhearts WOW! they have gorgeous stuff!
What is the name please
I've seen Sumo wrestlers wearing men's Yukata with no problem. Looks really good. I agree with Billy that there actually aren't standard "sizes" for Kimono, anyone can wear it. It used to just be made according to every person.
Hello Billy. I discovered you recently and enjoy your videos a lot. Having lived in Japan for 35 years I read/write/speak Japanese fluently but I have still not figured out how to draft a kimono pattern for my very skinny body and really long arms. I made a Yukata many years ago using a comercial pattern changing the shape as suggested on the pattern instructions but the proportions of the finished Yukata don't look great. Sometime in the future I want to sew a winter use Kimono and wear it with my Grandfathers Hakama and Haori to visit Ise shrine in MIe pref. I look forward to new videos from you so stay safe from Corona.
The first time I wore a Yukata in Kyoto I felt awkward because I looked like a small pudgy cylinder with my “prewar japanese” height. And when I bought my first vintage kimono, I panicked because it was “too long”. But after watching your videos Billy, I just realized that it’s a matter of perspective - that wearing a kimono is meant to hide your shape and have that “cylindrical” form and that my height is perfect for vintage kimonos. I hope we can get a snippet of how to style kimono based on your shape.
Just saw this. Wow. And thank you. It is so important to repeat that a person’s body simply “is” and that clothing can and should be made to fit the style to the body (not the other way around). As a person with broader than normal shoulders for a Western woman I often felt I couldn’t or shouldn’t wear specific styles. However in recent years I have decided to wear what makes me happy and adapt it to my shape, so now I look fabulous and feel confident. I hope many more will see this video!
This was a great conversation on kimono! A lot of the things I learned about yukata carry over to the kimono, and the padding explanation was more through. Also your words are thoughtful and thought provoking on clothing and fashion through history and across the world. So charming- thank you!
I love how you addressed proportions in regards to the individual rather than sizes! I find this helps my understanding and self esteem:) thanks
I love the emphasis on the fact that you just need to find or make you sized clothes. Because in the grand scheme of things, even if you are trying to lose weight, you still need clothes to wear right now. I recently made a skirt that was sized for me and fit my shape and I get comments on it all the time about how pretty it is, how nice it looks, etc.
I love your channel. I am really enjoying all your videos. I am watching all the old ones too. They are all so interesting
Thank you so much 😊
Thank you for this, and for your video on wearing kimonos in non traditional ways. I actually wore that blue dancing kimono you were lovely enough to identity for me on Instagram a while back, as a jacket over a long skirt and top. I felt pretty amazing! I'm 149cm tall so the length was shocking right for me! That NEVER happens!
I can't wait to make a kimono for myself. You are very inspiring! Thank you for making this video!
I know I'm a little late to comment here, but I am 5'6.5 (168.9cm) tall and 170lbs (79.3kg). I have a rather curvy shape--45in bust, 39in waist, and 42in hips. I thought I would for sure have to buy a "plus sized" yukata my first go-round--so I did. And my was I wrong. It was huge on me and was a hassle to tie up properly because the fabric was so long and awkward both vertically and horizontally. On my second go-round I bought a "normal" yukata and even a pre-owned furisode. Both fit wonderfully and I am glad I made that first purchase because I understand a lot more about yukata and kimono now than I would have if I didn't. At first, I thought kimono and yukata were for "skinny and short" girls--the typical Japanese frame, but I was oddly surprised when I found out their sizing is a lot more ambiguous and inclusive than we foreigners think!
I also have 42in hips (106cm) and all the yukatas I see online (rakuten) that i really like say that they"re meant for 37in (94cm) max hip size, and I mean the "free size" ones, do you think this kind of yukatas allow for wider hips? you're the only person on the web that MIGHT know about this haha
Of course kimono are for "plus size" as well, and if you want traditional examples, look at all the very well-respected and athletic Sumo looking quite dapper in their day to day kimono. Any size can look good or bad in anything depending on how much care and attention you put into fit and detail :)
👏👏👏 Thank you, Billy! You have explained this subject so well & given this "plus size" woman such peace of mind. I must view your videos about making kimono. Who knows? I may begin wearing kimono all the time! It certainly sounds like I would be more comfortable & confident about my size & shape. Many thanks! 👍👍
Kimono did solve all my body issues! And was a pure bundle of complexes after some bullying in high school. I’m so so happy that I found kimono and I hope I can share this happiness ❤️💕
I so love your channel. Thank you for your efforts!
That kimono is so beatyfull and looks so good on you. Also, thank you for making this video. It gives hope to this 180cm long broad shouldered kimono dreamer 💚
It’s definitely one of my favorite kimono. And I really hope you find a pretty kimono soon.
I found an old kimono In secondhand Shop online that is wide enough, but definetly too short. I bought it and im going to wear it as tunic with jeans or hakama. Cannot wait for it to arive.
@@anamiagu One of my favorite looks for short kimono is the kimono-hime look. You should look it up and see if it suits your aesthetic! Also, there is a kimono enthusiast, her name is Youandi, I think. Who is also 180cm and she has all kinds of tricks and tips for getting shorter kimono to work for her height. Her youtube is Chayatsuji Kimono I think. Maybe you've already found her, but if not give her a look!
I actually followed your tutorial on making my very first kimono and am very satisfied with it. I also just made the obi a few days ago.
this is such a cool video! As a fat person I am privileged to have the time and the resources to make my own clothes (and a kimono is next on my list, thanks for the very detailed and easy-to-follow tutorial!!!), but that's an exception rather than a rule nowadays, and it's great that such garments can be bought by the people who want them, without the size becoming an issue.
Also, such great comments about the importance of silhouette, I never even thought about that.
You are fluent in English, Billie! I am a member of the Chub Club and also tall. I have been to Japan four times and had no luck with kimono. People were very nice in every shop but you are right, there is no kimono in Japan that would fit me. Once I finish my main projects -- I am making a tailor's ham and a jacket -- I will be looking into making a kimono. Thank you, Billie. This is a very well presented video and, again, thank you.
This was a very nice video! Maybe one day in the future you could show how you would dress a kimono on a smaller model versus on a plus sized model so that we could see visually the differences in proportions.
Wonderfully done! (and my goodness, your kimono is beautiful today!) I really appreciate your detailed yet concise and easily understood DIY videos because I can never find anything to fit me second hand. I'm very hourglass and plus size. I am sewing my own kimono based on your videos, but you knew that from the discord group. ;) If you were to make another sewing video, I very much want to learn how to make my own hakama!
Hakama is on my project list for hopefully somewhere this winter! So that video is coming. And hopefully soon ❤️
As plus size and Japanese American, I've been rather sad at trying to obtain kimono to connect with my heritage because I'm just larger than the average Japanese person. It's made me depressed buying juban and kimono that, by the measurements given, should have worked... and then doesn't when I receive them 2 months later. I want to learn to make my own but I don't make that much money to buy a sewing machine and materials and am unable physically in some ways to hand sew...
But this video does make me feel better in knowing that kimono is for everyone.
You're such an angel. I want to make one for myself and my other half.
First of all, you have perfect english! :D no problem there what so ever. second, i left a comment on one of your other videos asking about exalty the topic presented here. When i said bigger, i meant exalty that: bigger hips, bigger shoulder, bigger breats size... taller... i did not mean fat % on my person. i had kimonos before... but fidn a komono second hand within my size range was always a chanllenge. Now, in Montréal, we do have a small kimono shop :) i never went there, i should remedy that. but finding palces on the internet to buy second hand kimono within my size range is hard.
This video seems perfect for me! I'm not really considered a plus size in Europe but surely I am in comparison with Japanese people. My height is 172 cm and my size a German 40 so I thought to be completely out from wearing kimono. You have given me the hope and I'm going to try. I can sew and I'll search in my stash of fabrics to find a big and cheap one to try my first work. Thank you so much!
Oh yes, “plus size” in Japan is definitely NOT plus size. Sewing for yourself is very satisfying, isn’t it? 😊
will you consider doing a video on what the proper fit of kimonos (and other wafuku) should look like, and how to tailor/correct them?
and another request, if you would do more videos on wasai or traditional construction of different wafuku- or collaborate/encourage someone who could make such videos in english or english subtitles, that would be very helpful! i have gotten interested in it but there is next to nothing on youtube, and searching the internet for accurate information has been extremely frustrating!
For someone making spasmodic progress in French and Spanish, the fact that you are doing this in your third language is impressive
Thank you for this. I am working on saving up to either make my own or work with an actual kimono maker and the idea that it is a ”you” size makes that idea easier than them taking their largest size and timing it by a billion (okay not quite that large). 😏
Could you do a video explaining the different proportions of the collar width, shoulder to waist, etc. with visuals or pictures to show what's good and what's not so good? I'd love to know more about that!
When you said you were going to be sensitive about the topic, I was expecting something pretty harsh. (I'm definitely bigger than the Japanese standard) But I agreed with everything you said. I think that's because I've been making Victorian clothing before I decided to remake my yukata. Everything you said makes sense from the perspective of someone who sews clothing. I'm glad to see though that there's nothing wrong with my size, it's all about the piece itself at the end.
I love your accent it's very beautiful to listen too
Watching your video make me wanted to build my own kimono and achieve the authentic shillouette. I really wanted to buy sewing machine already and start working!
Aw! That’s already one step! Do it ❤️
Thankyou i needed that
Very good topic to address
Lov Urs vids!
Definitely! I’m more of ”a pear shape” but I have a bit muscular shoulders and small-ish waist. And normally I try emphasise these features with my clothing and training in the gym 😄
But with kimono it’s the opposite. I think with padding I have managed to hide my waist and the shoulders are not an issue. All my yukatas and kimonos have prints that to me suit me and are quite bold. I feel that very delicate colours & prints would in a weird way emphasise that I’m much taller and larger than most Japanese women.
For me the problem is to tie the kimono or kimono in a way that it’s tight enough that the collar stays in place and it doesn’t look too big. BUT that my bum is not tied too tight / there is enough fabric around it. 😅 But practice, practice..and I’m also thinking getting clibs like you use for kimono when biking and just use them when it’s windy etc.
(The both parks that have sakura trees in my area are quite windy 😆)
It would be an asset to show a video of larger or plus sized women wearing kimono to look fabulous.
That was the initial plan for this video, but COVID 😪 I’ll do such a video in the future for sure!
I am going to make my husband a kimono so I watched the men's sewing video and also plus size because he gained some weight and have a belly. Can you do a video on how do dress a bigger belly? I wore hakama while I was pregnant to practice Iaido but I would love to know how pregnant women wear kimono as well. Thanks Billy! Love your videos!
Thank you so much for this video. I've always thought it would be impossible to wear a kimono and look good, it's why I love the old western fashions that call for bum-pads and floofy skirts ;) I would love a video about what the desired shape of a kimono is (is there already a vid about it?) And how to achieve it, if for example a person is full busted and has an hourglass shape?
I indeed have 2 videos about padding on this channel. In kimono it’s all about flattening the curves... but in a good way! And it’s also important to keep the waist.
But I definitely should make a video where I talk more about the kimono shape itself.
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@@BillyMatsunaga I'd love it if you talked about obtaining the kimono shape, especially on different people!
Several years ago I attempted to make a kimono, I would have love to have had your instructions then. I will be making the complete garb again sometime. My "issue" is with the 'undergarments' and how much padding I'll need to construct.
I am 154 cm tall, hour glass shape, large bust & hips.
Hello! I've recently been watching your entire channel and I love it! I have two questions. Is there a way I can figure out my own proportions? Is there a chance that we will see you do a tutorial for a men's kimono style? Thank you!
To get a eye for proportions takes a few years of experience. So I’m not quite sure... even for me: it was lots of back and forth for years.
You did very well with such a sensitive topic. My size is something i was worried about because as an American, I am much taller and heavier than most Japanese women. I am working on losing weight, but my height is a different story 😂 thank you so much
Thank you so much for this video. Does anyone have any suggestions for formal kimono for tall women? My body shape is like a stick, but a tall stick. I am 175 cm tall ( around 5 ft 11 inch) with very long arms and legs. I have had a komon kimono made to wear to my ikebana class and I make my own undergarments using a mix of new and vintage materials, but I feel like I am stuck with informal kimono because those can be made from western width fabrics. When it comes to formal kimono like iromuji or houmongi and beyond I am not sure what to do? Are stores in Japan making any fabric bolts that are wider width these days?
I either have to forgo ohashori in second hand kimono or I just make my own because I know it will fit and I can make it work with my proportions. Being 188cm tall, with a yuki of 80cm makes second hand kimono a real treasure hunt, lol.
Ooh... yes, sewing is the best thing you can do ❤️
hahaha my yuki is 72cm and I'm only 158cm tall O__O
Is it wrong that i want those extra 10 cm of height you have? Hahah. Anyone ever told you tall people are best people? Anyway, good luck if you plan on sewing your own kimono, I'm almost done with mine ♡ can't wait ☆
@@ninamikhailova6956 I have four kimono I've sewn myself, one which is a furisode. It's really nice wearing a kimono that fits well. It makes you feel so elegant.
So so beautiful
Billy do you have any websites or listings on Rakuten that have custom made komon/more formal kimono for plus sizes? I'm trying to find some but cant find anywhere to find some that are for hip size 160cm. I can sew kimono and the one I have sewn I love, but I want a silk one or more formal one since mine is cotton. I have a vintage kimono but it is way too small and im not sure I can alter it to be larger.
Hi! Are you wearing a soft obi here? I guess I've seen it in some of your earlier videos ☺️
Yes! It’s one of my favs!
Thank you for info. I’m not overweight but the bra size
merci beaucoup :)
Thank youuuuuuuu!!!!!!!!!
All this is well and good, Billy, but how to you adjust a kimono or yukata that just doesn't quite close properly? Is there a fix for a kimono that's too small to cross over your hips? HELP!
miss Billy im sure you will be fine.
Would a pregnant woman just use extra padding, or are there specific garments that she would wear during pregnancy in place of the kimono?
Unfortunately when you try to buy a kimono from online shop like Rakuten, you will see “S,M,L” sized kimonos which usually very exclusive and almost ridiculous. L size only means for taller people, but for anyone who is plus size is either forced to wear a kimono that’s super long therefore you need to do a lot of trick on folding, or just can’t buy them. Kimono fabric is around 35-38cm wide so there is a limitation of sizes. I hope in the future there will be a wide variety of kimono fabric sizes = freedom of kimono sizes.
I'm visiting Japan in March, where are some nice places to buy kimono? I'm going to Tokyo and Kyoto ❤️
ARIGATO SENSEIIIIIII!!!
I have yet to find a yukata that I can wrap around me and actually overlap. Most of them right now, the ends meet at my knees. Very "revealing". Is there a fix to this, which is what i was hoping to find in this video? I'm opting to make my own - hope it comes out ok.
I am curious about how you prevent thigh rash while wearing kimono? I carry most of my weight in my thighs, and they often become chafed if I don't wear something that puts a barrier between them.
And everyone shout it louder for the crowd in the back who has Pro Bully (Edit: Also known as nasty people who call one ugly things...) on their businesscards because of how some people look!
Thank you Billy, this was a good one!
Thank you 😊
I'm tall (5'11) And definitely not petite. I definitely have some weight to me as well and always womdered if I'd be able to wear a kimono
Such a challenge when you have a hip width bigger than 38. My kimono and yukata won't stay even at the bottom so I have to wear hakama which sucks since i have really nice kimono
I have excessive stomach fat. The obi always moves around and comes undone. What can I do about this?
この問題に取り組んでいただきありがとうございます。 私はあなたのビデオが大好きです。 そして、あなたはとてもうまくやった。 そして、私の日本語が正しいことを願っています。
What about when your yukitake measurement is longer than 70cm?
Can you make a video on how to wear a kimono while pregnant?
I went to some specialized place for kimono in Japan with a friend... The old lady kept insisting on giving a diet plan to my friend who was getting the kimono. 🙄😤
I would love to know how to make a winter haori, forgive me, but I think the winter jacket has a different name.
Don't worry, you're doing great. I'm a large woman, and I'm not offended.
You can use that tutorial I made for haori and simple use a different fabric.
@@BillyMatsunaga domo arigato
could a tall woman like me (179cm) rent a kimono in japan that would fit ok?
As a plus sized, 6 foot tall lady I am honestly more concerned with kimono being too short for me
When you find a tall enough kimono it defs feels like you found some lost treasure lol, particularly if the width is good too.
@@daisanders82 exactly!
Fun fact: In Japan plus size means also “tall” 😂 but still: you don’t have to be small to look great in kimono ❤️
Same. I'm not quite as tall as you (5'8", 172 cm), but kimono sleeves are perpetually too short for me. I can't afford a custom-made kimono, so I've come to accept that almost any second-hand kimono won't fit as it's "supposed to." Luckily, my tea colleagues are also very accepting of it. ☺️
I have a very 'extreme' hourglass figure. I'm also very tall (183cm). My shoulders are also very broad (62cm) I have a roughly 150cm bust and an 80cm waist. My hips are roughly 152cm. Are there places in Japan that could make a kimono to fit someone with measurements like that?
i think kimono are actually quite forgiving size wise, but there is a large problem in modern japanese fashion and society that is a lack of plus (or even average western) sizes, as well as a stigma against bigger people, even people who would be skinny in the west. i wear plus sizes or mid sizes and while i’ve never had any rude comments about my weight in japan, i know of many people smaller than me who have. with kimono however, my main problem has been the natural curve of my waist, which can easily be solved with padding.
You are very right. I agree on every point. Btw, I’ve experienced something similar in Japan. However, the lack of bigger sizes is what my friends who live in Europe complain about a lot, too. It seems to be worldwide phenomenon.
@@BillyMatsunaga it does appear to be a problem everywhere, i’ve never been to europe but to me the problem is much worse in japan than it is where i live, in the US.
When did you get married?
It's your earrings that is making your camera go out of focus. As you move the shape of the earring shifts as does the shine (glow?) which makes it go out of focus.
I'm less concerned about being plus-sized than being very busty.
Hallo Billy, ich schreibe Ihnen auf Deutsch. Bitte um Entschuldigung dafür. Ich bin erst ca 10 Tage auf Ihrem Kanal Follower. Und ich bin sehr begeistert von allem was Sie mir mit auf meinen "Kimonoweg" geben haben. Danke Ihnen.
Und nun zu dem zudem ich im www keine Antwort gefunden habe und ich bitte vielmals um Entschuldigung da ich so ungefähr weiß das man darüber wahrscheinlich auch nicht spricht und schon gar nicht öffentlich. Darf ich mich trauen diese Frage zu stellen??? Ich versuchen es so diskret wie möglich zu formulieren. Wie geht Frau im Kimono auf's Stille Örtchen? Oder geht Frau nicht 🤔
Using second hand kimonos for making clothes would also be nice, since the measurements wouldn't fit at all.
Leave them rather to someone who can wear it. It would be such a waste 😢
With hips at 180 cm, I question it.
Your talking about using padding and structure to create the fashionable "shape" or "silhouette", and how comfortable and safe you felt when wearing that, since no one can see your body, really reminded me of this video: th-cam.com/video/DyWnm0Blmh4/w-d-xo.html where a Western clothing reenactor says nearly the same exact thing.
Lots of costumers share the same experience. It’s a principal modern fashion seems to forget these days.
Which explain why an over the counter doesn't properly fit we gijines.
This is the only thing I dislike about kimono - that the beauty is in hiding your body in a skillful way. I love my body, I feel blessed with how it looks, I take pride in how I achieve the body I have through working out, patiently caring and accepting how I am. Hiding it feels shameful, while I am proud of it.