Kimono Beginner's Note

The important thing with seasonal patterns is to “anticipate the season. "
If a cherry blossom pattern is in full bloom, it is considered chic to wear it in bud, about half a month before the actual blooming.

When going out in kimono, it is good manners to wear a haori or coat over the kimono to cover the obi. This is not only to protect the kimono from dirt, but also to avoid bringing dust and dirt into the house.

Kimonos can be classified into four main categories according to their “rank.”
There are “礼装(formal wear)," which is worn on the most formal occasions, “準礼装(semi-formal wear)," which is equivalent to formal wear and can be worn on a wider range of occasions, "盛装(dress-up wear)," which allows you to express your personality in a more fashionable way, and "普段着(everyday wear)," which can be worn casually on a day-to-day basis.