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Difference between men and women's kimono

Women's kimonos are more varied in color, have wider belts, different widths of sleeves according to age, looser back necklines, and more accessories; men's kimonos are more monochromatic, have thinner belts, no difference in sleeves according to age, and have back necklines that fit tightly around the neck, with fewer accessories.

The kimono is the national costume of Japan, and there are many kinds of kimonos, which are mostly worn on some formal occasions, such as bar mitzvahs, weddings, festivals, and holiday celebrations. Men's and women's kimonos are basically the same, but there are differences, which are mainly reflected in the following aspects:

1. Color. Women's kimonos come in a wide variety of colors, and there are many options to choose from, while men's kimonos are mainly black, brown, and other introverted colors.

2. Belts. Men's kimonos have thin belts that are easy to wear, while women's kimonos have wide and thick belts.

3. Sleeves. The sleeves of women's kimonos are of different widths according to age, while the sleeves of men's kimonos do not differ according to age.

4. Collar. The back neckline of women's kimonos is looser and reveals the neck, while the back neckline of men's kimonos is tight to the neck.

5. Accessories. Women's kimonos have more accessories, such as bandeau, bandeau, bandeau pillow, bandeau board, etc. Men's kimonos have few accessories.