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HOW TO WEAR YUKATA KIMONO

The second part on how to wear a yukata - the casual Japanese kimono.

Step 5:
Continue to hold the yukata tightly. Bring the left overlap over the body and adjust its width such that its edge runs along the right point of the hipbone.
   
Step 6:
Continue to hold the yukata tightly. Open up the left overlap and bring the right overlap over the body. Lift the end of the right overlap by about 3-5cm.
 
Step 7:
Continue to hold the yukata tightly. Bring the left overlap over the right overlap and hold its end with the right hand. Take the first waist sash (‘koshi himo’ sash) with the left hand.
   
Step 8:
Remove any creases around the stomach, waist and back with the left hand. Tie the ‘koshi himo’ sash around the waist.
   

Next: How to wear a yukata kimono - Part 3.
 
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