How long does it take to put on kimono - the most formal one?

The hard part isn't putting on the kimono—it's tying the obi. I once had to do a quick change from a regular komon to a furisode for an evening banquet, and I managed to get changed in about 20–30 minutes. read more

Put on the kimono, making sure the back seam is centered. For both men and women, you should wrap the right side of the kimono over your body to begin with, then bring the right side of the kimono towards the left side of your body, overlapping it with the left side as you do so. read more

I can put on my kimono and hakama in about 5 to 10 minutes. But it’s fairly easy for men. Women’s kimonos, and especially obi belts, are much more difficult. read more