How Do Kimonos Fit?

Sophia Al-Mansoor
Sophia Al-Mansoor
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Check the Width a Kimono with a Width That Is at Least 16” (40Cm) Greater Than Your Hip Size Will Fit Perfectly. a Kimono with a Width Between 10-16” (25-40Cm)...

How Do Kimonos Fit?

Check the Width
A kimono with a width that is at least 16” (40cm) greater than your hip size will fit perfectly. A kimono with a width between 10-16” (25-40cm) greater than your hip size will fit, but may be a little tight if you're wearing it in the traditional way.

How do I know my kimono size?

Sizing Hints
  1. Measure length from the base of your neck to your heel.
  2. Check the kimono length of the items you want to buy.
  3. If the length of the kimono is nearly the same as your length from neck to heel, the size is correct for you.

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