"Charming Japanese Wedding Attire: A Dream Come True for Every Japanese Woman - Adorable Colorful Uchikake Recommendations for Brides"
2015.09.21 published
Once in a Lifetime! Cute Kimono Makes My Heart Flutter ♡
What is your ideal bride appearance that you yearn for on your wedding day? Of course, there's the wedding dress, but I absolutely want to wear a kimono at least once for the color change or pre-wedding photos ♡ From traditional patterns to cute ones, kimonos come in many varieties that will definitely make any Japanese bride look beautiful. It’s a bridal costume that shines ♡
Let's Showcase a Beautiful Yamato Nadeshiko Bride in a "Iro-uchikake"!
The privilege of being born as a Japanese woman! On the most special day of your life, wearing a gorgeous kimono, an "iro-uchikake," which you usually can't wear, is sure to make you feel like a princess*♩
This time, I will introduce the popular and cute "iro-uchikake" among kimonos ♡
/What Exactly Is an/ "Iro-Uchikake"?
First of all, an "iro-uchikake" refers to a uchikake that uses colors other than white ♡ It refers to the style of wearing a long-sleeved furisode, like the one worn during coming-of-age ceremonies, draped with an uchikake on top*
Introducing Cute and Wonderful "Iro-Uchikake" ♩
This iro-uchikake with a shippō pattern is retro and adorable ♡ Classic patterns evoke a sense of Japanese aesthetics!
This iro-uchikake features a green base and is richly embroidered, and I want to deliberately match it with pink accessories and floral patterns ♡
The pastel, light blue color is a popular choice ♡ The red cranes and plum blossoms are so cute!
This uchikake, with a navy base and colorful patterns throughout, gives off a luxurious and mature impression*
The white-based uchikake features patterns based on pink and orange, with a go-shoguruma at the hem♡
With a pink kasaka underneath a white uchikake patterned with cherry blossoms, the lining is a light green, giving a hint of spring when the hem peeks out ♡
The red iro-uchikake looks stunning with the white kasaka and the white crane patterns♡
This uchikake, with red and orange chrysanthemums on a white background, has impressive large flowers that are modern and impactful!
This iro-uchikake features a vivid pink lining and modern purple hues in the kimono ♡
The uchikake, characterized by flowers that look like they’ve been painted and featuring white chrysanthemums, adds a distinctive touch to traditional attire ♡
Colorful and cute uchikake adorned with leaves of bamboo and cherry blossoms are perfect for spring ♡
I want to pair it with a green patterned kasaka underneath, making the uchikake luxurious with golden chrysanthemums!
The white uchikake is lovely with its matching red lining and red floral patterns*
A Must-Wear "Iro-Uchikake" ♡
With its various cute colors and patterns, choosing an "iro-uchikake" can be puzzling ♡ The impression changes depending on the accessories and kasaka you pair it with, so find one that suits you♩
A Dream for Every Japanese Woman to Try at Least Once ♡
The "iro-uchikake" that every Japanese woman must yearn to wear at least once will make you feel just like a princess when you put it on ♡ Of course, for a traditional wedding style like the shinto ceremony, I want to try on various styles of uchikake for pre-wedding photos and changes in attire*
You Can Wear Adorable Uchikake at "Maruichi"!
The iro-uchikake introduced this time is from the dress rental shop "maruichi" in Nagoya ♡ With a wide variety of selections, let's go for a fitting♩
Here’s the link to “maruichi”’s website →