Curious! What Designs of Earrings Do People Choose to Match Traditional Japanese Clothing?

High Difficulty Level. Coordination of Traditional Japanese Attire × Earrings

When it comes to accessories for traditional Japanese attire, it almost always refers to hair ornaments.

Unlike wedding dresses, it's standard for brides in kimonos not to wear earrings or piercings.

However, recently there has been an increase in brides who want to enjoy coordinating traditional attire with earrings/piercings!

The combination of traditional attire and earrings requires a high level of styling sense.

What kind of earrings are brides who coordinate stylishly actually choosing?

Even for those who hadn't thought about it, we introduce stylish examples that might make you think, "Earrings with traditional attire could work...?"

Coordination of Traditional Attire × Earrings/Piercings ①

A bride in a simple traditional hairstyle wearing a white kimono.

The earrings she matched are designed with white mizuhiki and pearls strung together. They catch the eye but blend seamlessly into the white kimono, creating an elegant impression.

The gently swaying pearls are likely to create a lovely atmosphere.

Coordination of Traditional Attire × Earrings/Piercings ②

A trendy pair of earrings with strung pearls matched with a colorful uchikake for a modern coordination.

The vivid colored dendrobium orchids also catch the eye.

A sweet-and-sour mix makes for a unique traditional appearance!

Coordination of Traditional Attire × Earrings/Piercings ③

Another pearl-focused coordination. A fluffy bun hairstyle is paired with pearl hair ornaments and earrings.

Matching the materials and designs of the hair ornament and earrings adds a sense of unity and style!

Coordination of Traditional Attire × Earrings/Piercings ④

Although these are not earrings, we would like to introduce an appealing coordination.

Here, fresh flowers chosen as hair ornaments are adorned near the ears like earrings.

It's like wearing fresh flower earrings.

Since they are the same flowers as the hair ornament and bouquet, there's a great sense of unity.

Coordination of Traditional Attire × Earrings/Piercings ⑤

Wearing oversized earrings and making them the centerpiece of the outfit is also stylish♡

Gold floral motif earrings by Jennifer Bear are a perfect match with the uchikake.

The choice of a gold ceremonial sword and a small pouch to match the earrings showcases a great sense of style.

Coordination of Traditional Attire × Earrings/Piercings ⑥

Mizuhiki earrings unique to traditional attire.

Designs featuring traditional motifs such as mizuhiki and origami cranes can only be worn with kimonos.

If paired with trendy gold leaf hair, it creates a modern and stylish impression.

Coordination of Traditional Attire × Earrings/Piercings ⑦

A pop bun hairstyle styled at the top pairs cutely with girly earrings♡

These earrings, surrounded by pearls with light pink stones, have a toy-like lovely charm.

The balance with the light-colored uchikake looks great as well.

Coordination of Traditional Attire × Earrings/Piercings ⑧

Coordination involving a traditional hairstyle with tassel earrings.

The combination of tassels and uchikake may seem unfamiliar, but it comes together beautifully in a sophisticated way.

A memorable and bold coordination♡

We presented examples of coordinating earrings/piercings with white kimonos and colorful uchikake.

Finally, we would like to introduce some earrings that we think would look absolutely fashionable with traditional attire.

Beautiful Earrings/Piercings That Would Suit Traditional Attire

Earrings modeled after mizuhiki.

Featuring a gradient of gold and pink gold, they have a chic design♡

Their small and simple shape makes them discreet yet stylish.

They seem like a good match for both white kimonos and colorful uchikake.

Earrings with a sense of transparency made by combining gemstones and tsumami zaiku.

Tsumami zaiku is a unique accessory for traditional attire.

They would create an elegant and refined atmosphere for the bride.

Earrings modeled after pine trees. The pine needles are stylishly represented using small pearls!

Pine is a classic design motif in kimono patterns.

Known for its evergreen nature and longevity, it symbolizes a long life.

It’s wonderful that they are both stylish and auspicious♡

Modern earrings featuring colorful dots lined up.

Made from leather in traditional colors.

Pairing these earrings with simple, sleek traditional hairstyles would make for a Taisho-modern style bride.

Enjoy Coordinating Traditional Attire × Earrings♡

We have introduced some coordinating examples of traditional attire × earrings that you would want to reference.

While a high sense of style is required, that's why it's exciting to encounter "the one!" design, right?♡

Please take the time to search for earrings that perfectly match your kimono♩

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