Stays put and is easy to walk in♪ A little trick for yukata

Although a camisole or similar can be used instead, a yukata slip (or even underwear worn with a furisode kimono) that covers up to the knees is recommended as it will absorb the sweat that runs down your legs. In addition to blocking sweat, it also prevents your underwear from showing through, so be sure to wear a yukata slip to look beautiful.

It's best not to wrap a towel around your body just because it's hot, you're overweight, or you don't have a bust, but wrapping a towel around your stomach will absorb sweat and prevent the obi from digging in. It may feel hot at first, but it won't be uncomfortable and you'll be able to stay comfortable. Wrap the towel over your underwear. Ideally, you want to wrap it so that it's flat from under your bust to your waist, but until you get used to it, just folding a face towel in half and wrapping it around yourself will make a difference.

Sumo wrestlers do the "matawari" (stretching) as a warm-up exercise before training...don't worry, you can do it while standing. It's easy to do. Spread your feet a little wider than shoulder width, place your hands on your knees, and lower your center of gravity (your waist). As you do this, you'll notice your yukata opening up smoothly. If you fasten the waist cord properly, it won't come undone. It's enough to open it up once, so once you've returned to your original position (standing), straighten out the yukata. This should make it easier to walk.

You often hear that it's good to walk with your legs together when wearing a yukata (kimono). So why is walking with your legs together? It's because the silhouette of a yukata is beautiful with its tapered hem. If you walk with your legs apart, the hem will open up, creating an A-line skirt, which gives a bold impression.

Walking with your legs turned inwards, which is different from usual, can be a little difficult. The key is not to turn your feet inwards, but to be conscious of walking so that the insides of your knees rub against each other. This way, your knees won't turn outwards, and you'll be able to walk with a tapered silhouette.

Most of the ones on the market these days are thicker (about 1.5 to 2 cm), but the important thing is to prepare before putting them on. Pull the thong yourself to loosen it and make sure the front part (the part that pinches between your toes) doesn't hurt. Once you buy them, it's a good idea to wear them instead of sandals. If your feet are small, you can stretch them out if you do it too much, so it might be best to just wear them in until you get used to them.

However, blisters, not just blisters, can come unexpectedly. If you're heading out for the first time, be sure to bring some bandages with you. Fireworks displays and festivals are held outdoors, so there's a risk of sudden rain, so waterproof bandages are recommended, as they won't come off easily.