[Trivia] Tips on how to walk and behave when wearing a kimono

When wearing a yukata or kimono, if you try to move a little differently than when wearing Western clothes, you can keep your clothes from coming undone.

Women's kimonos have slits under the armpits called "wakiaki" and "miyatsukuchi."
Keeping your arms close and your movements small will make you look more feminine and prevent your clothes from coming undone.
When raising your arm or reaching for something far away, it is elegant to lightly hold the cuff of your kimono with your other hand.

We have a habit of swinging our arms when walking in Western clothes, but swinging your arms back and forth while wearing a kimono can look unnatural, and moving your arms too much can cause wrinkles and damage to the kimono.

The key point when walking in sandals or geta is to walk with as small a stride as possible and with your legs slightly turned inwards.
Taking too wide a stride not only looks bad, but it also makes your kimono more likely to come undone.
Be careful not to walk with wide strides, as this can expose your bare feet and cause wrinkles in your kimono.

Walk with your back straight and with style, without dragging the heels of your sandals or geta.