"\ Stand Tall to Look Beautiful / A Course on the Basics of Poise to Become a Kimono Beauty for Your Wedding"
2019.08.07 published
Recently Popular Wedding in Traditional Japanese Attire ♡
While wearing a wedding dress at a chapel is also a dream, traditional weddings in which couples wear colorful kimonos or white wedding kimonos and hold ceremonies at shrines with a small number of guests are gaining popularity recently. A wedding in traditional attire is a traditional Japanese wedding ceremony; because it is a style rich in tradition and history, the demeanor of the bride becomes particularly important. The bride wants to behave gracefully at all times so as not to embarrass the gods ♩
A Guide to the Bride's Demeanor in Traditional Japanese Weddings ♡
In a traditional wedding, it's essential to remain elegant, and the bride’s actions should also be perfected. To become a beautiful bride in kimono, reminiscent of a graceful Japanese woman, let's talk about the "bride's demeanor in traditional attire" that you should pay attention to ♩
A Guide to the Bride's Demeanor in Traditional Attire *1 How to Walk
First, keep your posture upright and your legs together as a basic stance ♡ Walk with a step of about 10 cm and slide your feet as if scraping from the toes. While it’s easy to look down at your feet, always aim to keep your gaze focused ahead ♩
A Guide to the Bride's Demeanor in Traditional Attire *2 How to Sit
When wearing a kimono, it's indeed very important to pay attention to the obi at the back. However, sitting too lightly can lead to a hunched posture, so aim to sit about 5 cm away from the chair’s back with the obi ♡
A Guide to the Bride's Demeanor in Traditional Attire *3 How to Stand
Keep your body straight and engage your core. A beautiful standing posture adheres to the basic principle of pulling your chin in, relaxing your shoulders, and keeping your hips slightly back ♡ For brides wearing a white kimono, since the balance of the wig leans back, being slightly conscious of looking down can enhance your beauty ♩
A Guide to the Bride's Demeanor in Traditional Attire *4 How to Handle the Sleeves
One key aspect to be mindful of in traditional attire that is uncommon in Western-style clothing is how to handle the sleeves. When picking something up, use the opposite hand to hold the sleeve, and be cautious during meals as it can easily get dirty ♡
Aim to be a Beautiful Bride in Traditional Attire with Graceful Demeanor ♩
How was it? ♡ While traditional attire may not be something you wear often, during a traditional wedding, focus on behaving gracefully. At the wedding ceremony, let’s refine our demeanor and aspire to be a Yamato Nadeshiko ♡