Kimono Size Guide

Made in Kyoto, Japan, all of our stunning and authentic Japanese Kimono and Yukata (except our Vintage Kimono collection) come with a matching 4cm wide belt. You can add a longer, wider Obi (sash or belt) if required.

You may want to know that in Japan, kimono are always tied left side over right!

Please use the following guide to help you to find the right size Kimono.

Ladies Kimono Sizes

Our ladies kimono come in three different sizes:

1. Short Ladies Kimono

  • Three quarter length, 107cm / 42 inches long from the neck to the hem.
  • Suitable for ladies of any height, from dress size 8 to 14.
  • Square cut sleeves with a small pocket on the front.
  • Designed to fall between the knee and the calf, but can be shortened if required.

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    2. Long Ladies Kimono

    • Full length, 140cm / 55 inches long from the neck to the hem.
    • Suitable for ladies size 12 to 18, ideally over 5 feet 4 inches (163cm) tall.
    • Traditional kimono-style open-cut sleeves, which were traditionally used as pockets.
    • Designed to fall on or above the ankle, but can be shortened if required.

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      3. Extra Large Ladies Kimono

      • Full length, 147cm / 58 inches long from the neck to the hem.
      • Suitable for ladies size 16 to 22, ideally over 5 feet 6 inches (168cm) tall.
      • Kimono-style open-cut sleeves, which were traditionally used as pockets.
      • Designed to fall on or above the ankle, but can be shortened if required.

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      Mens Kimono Sizes

      Our mens kimono come in two different sizes, standard and extra large.

      1. Standard Mens Kimono

      • Full length, 150cm / 59 inches long from the neck to the hem.
      • Suitable for men who are at least 5 feet 8 inches (173cm) tall with a chest size of 40 to 46 inches (100 - 117cm).
      • Square cut sleeves with a small pocket on the front.
      • Designed to fall between the knee and the calf, but can be shortened if required.

         

        2. Extra Large Mens Kimono

        • Full length, 160cm / 63 inches long from the neck to the hem.
        • Suitable for men who are at least 6 feet (183cm) tall with a chest size of 48 to 54 inches (122cm - 137cm).
        • Square cut sleeves with a small pocket on the front.
        • Designed to fall between the knee and the calf, but can be shortened if required.

         

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        If you have any questions relating to our kimono sizes, please don't hesitate to contact us.