In this colorful fashion world, the Japanese kimono is undoubtedly a shining pearl. Whenever people think of kimonos, they always think of Japanese women in traditional costumes, with graceful postures and light gaits, as if they have stepped out of an ancient picture scroll. However, there is a small detail about the inside of the kimono that makes many people wonder - why do Japanese women not like to wear underwear when they wear a kimono?
Lao Zhang has always been curious about this question. After in-depth research and communication with many Japanese friends, I discovered that there is a deep cultural and historical background behind this issue.
We need to understand that the kimono is not only a costume, but also a carrier of traditional Japanese culture. It carries the Japanese people's pursuit and respect for beauty, as well as the cherishing and inheritance of tradition. Every step of the way is ritualistic, from the selection of fabrics, cutting, sewing, to the final wearing and matching, all of which reflect the Japanese attention to detail and pursuit of beauty.
So, why don't you wear underwear under your kimono? This is actually due to two considerations.
In terms of comfort, the kimono is designed with a focus on looseness and comfort. Traditional kimonos usually consist of multiple layers of fabric, including the inner, middle, and outer layers. These fabrics vary in texture and thickness to ensure that the wearer stays comfortable in different seasons and occasions. If you put underwear on top of the kimono, it will increase the overall thickness and sense of restraint, which will affect the comfort of wearing.
Aesthetically, the design of the kimono emphasizes overall harmony and balance. In the process of wearing kimonos, Japanese women pay attention to the lines and curves of the body, and show off their body advantages by adjusting the tightness and placement of the belt. If you wear underwear under the kimono, you may spoil this overall aesthetic and make the design of the kimono less harmonious.
In the traditional Japanese view, the female body is seen as an intimate and sacred being. When wearing kimonos, women try to avoid exposing their bodies as a sign of respect for traditional culture and the pursuit of beauty. And this practice of not wearing underwear is a manifestation of this concept.
This is not to say that all Japanese women do not wear underwear when wearing kimonos. With the changes of the times and the exchange of cultures, more and more Japanese women have begun to accept and experiment with modern ways of dressing. They also choose to wear appropriate underwear when wearing kimonos to ensure their comfort and aesthetics. However, this traditional practice of not wearing underwear still has a certain place in Japanese society and is seen as a cultural symbol and symbol.
How should we look at this? I believe that, first of all, we should respect and understand the cultural and historical context behind this traditional practice. As an important part of traditional Japanese culture, kimono carries the Japanese people's pursuit and respect for beauty. In this context, the practice of not wearing underwear can be seen as a kind of inheritance and respect for traditional culture.
We should also be aware that fashion and culture are constantly evolving and changing. With the changes of the times and the exchange of cultures, more and more Japanese women have begun to accept and experiment with modern ways of dressing. This change is inevitable, and it is also worthy of our attention and expectation.
Whether we wear a kimono or other clothing, we should pay attention to the balance of comfort and aesthetics. When choosing clothing, we should choose the right style and color according to our figure and temperament to show our unique charm. At the same time, we should also respect and understand the dress habits and traditional practices of different cultural backgrounds, so as to promote communication and integration between different cultures.
There is a deep cultural and historical background behind the practice that Japanese women do not like to wear underwear when they wear kimonos. We should respect and understand this traditional practice and keep an open and inclusive mind in the development of fashion and culture. Only in this way can we better appreciate and pass on the cultures and traditions of the world.