Kimonogatari II - kimono + skirts edition. This post will not differentiate between types of robes (ex. komon, tsukesage, etc.) because for the most part the way I wear them is the same. This is not, strictly speaking, ‘proper’ kitsuke- but it helps to know some background information on how kimono are typically worn.
This post is the second in a series on Wa-lolita. See Part I: Haori.
For the details of putting on a kimono to wear with lolita, I recommend this post from the late Opaline Rose - ‘Wa Lolita, is that possible?’ She has very clear pictures and the process is well explained.
In my photos above I tried to include one ‘basic’ coord, with the robe simply tucked under the skirt- hurray for additional poof! - and one coord with an obi belt, which ups the difficulty factor considerably.
Wearing tips and coord details under the cut. Please excuse the lack of ironing…
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