Asakusa Kimono Rental Guide: Vintage-Inspired Outfit Examples to Try
To make your kimono rental experience even more adorable, don’t forget the importance of choosing the right accessories.
However, many people are often unsure about how to select accessories, thinking, “I’m not sure how to choose the right ones.” Have you ever experienced choosing cute items, but when you put them together, it seemed mismatched?
In such cases, choosing accessories that match your desired image can bring the whole look together and elevate its cuteness.
You can also refer to the coordination of people who have actually rented kimonos for inspiration. Check them out here!
We have also featured examples of retro kimono and coordinate cases at the Asakusa store of Rikawafuku Kimono.
>> Retro Kimono Rental Plans and Antique Kimono Listings in Asakusa
Recommended Accessories by Image
Choosing accessories becomes easier when you do it while imagining the “image you want to portray.”
Here are some recommended accessories that go well with different images, so use them as a reference!
Pure Japanese Style
① Kanzashi (Hairpin)
When it comes to traditional Japanese hair ornaments, kanzashi is the go-to choice. It may be simple, but you can play with colors, shapes, and motifs, allowing for a wide range of arrangements. Since you may not have many opportunities to use it in your everyday life, it’s an item worth trying when renting a kimono.
② Flower Decorations
Flower decorations are versatile and easy for beginners to use. They go well with any kimono and can enhance your favorite hairstyle, creating a glamorous and photogenic look.
③ Obi Accessories
Adding stylish accents to your obi (sash) makes you look like a pro. By using decorative cords and obi clips, you can easily create a unique and elegant coordination while maintaining a simple and clean look.
Western Retro
The outfit itself is quite simple. However, the dragonfly-shaped obi accessory and peony-like flower decoration serve as fantastic accents. Their use of vibrant red in combination with the navy or deep green kimono colors is masterful.
大好きなキャラクターコーデ
One of the fun parts is coordinating with anime characters.
I rented a kimono in Asakusa and took photos together with my favorite character.
To match the colorful and unique character, I styled the hair accessories and obi decorations fashionably.
Retro Twin Coordination
This coordination with a beret and braided hair is incredibly cute. Moreover, by incorporating patterns such as a thousand-bird grid into the obi, the overall atmosphere is even more cohesive. You can choose the color of the hat based on the colors used in the kimono and obi, making it a great way to select your kimono based on your accessories. By going for a twin style, the cuteness is doubled.
Character-Themed Coordination
Surprisingly, you can enjoy wearing kimono in such a bold and fun way. Not only are they pairing it with their favorite character merchandise, but also their choice of obi color that matches the kimono, and the skillful obi arrangement, is noteworthy.
If you look closely, you’ll notice that the character’s head accessory matches the colors of the coordination. It’s a fantastic outfit that clearly shows how much they are enjoying the coordination.
You can find more examples of retro kimono and coordination from Rikawafuku Kimono Asakusa Shop
>>Retro Kimono Rental Plans and Antique Kimonos in Asakusa
You can also check out lace kimono and coordination examples from Rikawafuku Kimono Asakusa Shop here:
>>Lace Kimono Rental Coordination Ideas in Asakusa
Author of this article
Kimono rental Rikawafuku Asakusa store
(Operating company: TripFarm Co., Ltd.)
By 2023, more than 230,000 people will be wearing kimonos in a year
2-16-9 HULIC & New Kaminarimon 6F, Kaminarimon, Taito-ku, Tokyo 111-0034
3 minutes walk from Asakusa Station on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line
1 minute walk to Kaminarimon
Click here for the website of our sister store, Kano-Wafuku（浅草の着物レンタル 花乃和服）.
