Which color of obi should I choose…
People wearing a yukata for the first time might feel confused about matching the perfect obi to their outfit. There are so many colors, types, ways to tie it up; monochrome, bicoloured, reversible, graded, patterned etc! Which one is the right one? Actually, the answer is quite simple: all of them are! Everything depends on the way you want to look, the image you want to show or the place you want to go!
The basics to keep in mind when selecting your obi are:
★ Match it to a minor accent color of your yukata.
★ Go for something totally opposite to your palette!!
★ Select a gradation of the main color of your yukata. For example selecting a dark green obi for a mint green yukata.
Now, let’s put those basics in use with the following examples and see where it goes!!ヽ (⌒o⌒) 人 (⌒-⌒) ノ
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Pink Yukata
Matching obi possibilities:
★ Light Blue … for a oneesan and a mature sister look!
★ Blue/Navy … for a chic style!
★ White/Cream … for a very feminine, innocent and pure coordinate!
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Orange Yukata
Matching obi possibilities:
★ White/Cream … for a clean ＆ fresh look!
★ Yellow/Red … for a dynamic and energetic coordinate!!
★ Light Blue/Purple … for a retro-modern avant-garde silhouette!!
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Cobalt Blue Yukata
Matching obi possibilities:
★ Red … for a vivid style!!
★ Purple … for an elegant coordinate!!
★ White/Cream … for a friendly inviting look!!
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Yellow Yukata
Matching obi possibilities:
★ Blue … for a cheerful refreshing style!!
★ Black … for a distinguished mature yukata!!
★ White/Cream … for a plain ＆ sweet look!!
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Green Yukata
Matching obi possibilities:
★ Yellow … for a natural ＆ fresh impression!!
★ Purple/Black … for an elegant ＆ cool attitude!!
★ White … for a fresh ＆ immaculate style!!
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Black ＆ Dark Yukata
Matching obi possibilities:
★ Pink/Red … for a sweet romantic finish!!
★ Saffron/Gold … for a unique ＆ mysterious impression!!
★ White/Cream … for a simple but very chic look!!
Now it’s up to you to choose your very own Yukata Persona!!ヾ( ͝° ͜ʖ͡°)ノ♪
