In addition to the kimono, obi and special footwear, there are also numerous related garments, such as the shorter jackets known as haori and under-kimonos, or hiyoku. A formal kimono of the highest quality, with accompanying accessories, can cost tens of thousands of dollars. In the past,...
For the men’s attire, it used to be tradition to wear very formal kimono called montsukihaori hakama, which is a combination of a full length garment, a pleated and divided Japanese skirt for men, and a traditional half coat. Although nowadays it’s much more common for men to wear a...