First of all, under the kimono worn white cotton top and tight skirt. This set is called Juban. However, you can not buy it, confining collar Eri-Sugata, which must necessarily be seen from the gate of the kimono.
Be careful how you plow kimono. The right side must necessarily close to the body, and the left is superimposed. Reverse procedure in Japan only clothe the dead: perhaps this tradition will help you remember this detail.
Other rules are less strict culture kimono. For example, today there are dozens of ways of tying the belt (obi). For over a century in Japan evolved tradition that over the kimono tied several zones, clearly fixing outfit. However, before the eyes of others could see only the top layer of tying a bow behind the complex. Learn this art in a short time is almost impossible. If you just want to embody the image of Japanese costume, it is advisable to purchase or book a studio with a ready obi bow.
Be attentive to the little things that are unacceptable to art kimono. For example, a bow tied in front or too low sitting obi before talking about accessories Japanese women of easy virtue.
Today, the Japanese kimono is still exerts a strong influence on modern Western fashion. Moreover, the very resident of Japan rarely wear this thing. Themselves can be seen during the big national holidays only in yukata - a simplified version of the costume. However, the Japanese are a lot of ways to beat the kimono in the modern wardrobe, dictating fashion trends around the world.
One of the modern versions - stylized kimono silk top knee-length, worn with jeans. Features cut will help hide many shortcomings figures from full hands and hips to too large breasts and lack of waist. And the interesting colors and beautiful belt make the image colorful and exquisite.