Yugto Kimono Size Guide
Yugto Kimono Size Guide
At Yugto, our kimonos are designed to be more than just a garment—they are meant to flow with your movement, symbolizing personal transformation and timeless elegance. Our kimonos are usually intended to be long, enhancing their elegance and creating maximum flow. Whether you choose to wear your kimono open or wrapped, our unique cuts ensure you will look and feel amazing. Below are the main dimensions to consider when selecting your kimono.
General Length Information
All back lengths listed above are provided for the kimono worn open, which will give the longest appearance. If you wear the kimono wrapped or closed, expect the back length to appear slightly shorter due to the wrapping.
With these charts, you can confidently select a kimono that fits both your style and preference. Enjoy the transformative journey of wearing a Yugto kimono, designed to flow with your every movement!
Size Chart: Ankle-Length Kimono
This chart provides the appropriate back length for a kimono that will fall at ankle height when worn open or closed.
Body Height (cm) | Back Length (cm) |
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160 cm | 120 cm |
165 cm | 125 cm |
170 cm | 130 cm |
175 cm | 135 cm |
180 cm | 140 cm |
185 cm | 145 cm |
190 cm | 150 cm |
Size Chart: Half-Shin Length Kimono
Based on personal experience, we’ve added 5 cm to each dimension for a more comfortable and flowing fit for a half-shin length kimono.
Body Height (cm) | Back Length (cm) |
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160 cm | 100 cm |
165 cm | 105 cm |
170 cm | 110 cm |
175 cm | 115 cm |
180 cm | 120 cm |
185 cm | 125 cm |
190 cm | 130 cm |
Size Chart: Knee-Length Kimono
Similarly, for a knee-length kimono, 5 cm has been added to provide an ideal fit for those with a preference for a looser and flowing cut.
Body Height (cm) | Back Length (cm) |
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160 cm | 85 cm |
165 cm | 90 cm |
170 cm | 95 cm |
175 cm | 100 cm |
180 cm | 105 cm |
185 cm | 110 cm |
190 cm | 115 cm |
Measuring Guide
Back Length
The back length of the kimono measures from the base of your neck to the hemline. For an ankle-length kimono, choose a back length that complements your height. If you prefer a kimono that reaches half-shin or knee-length, we recommend selecting a shorter back length.
How to Measure Back Length:
- Stand upright and relaxed.
- Place a measuring tape at the base of your neck, and measure down to your desired length.
- Record the measurement in centimeters.
Shoulder Width
Yugto kimonos are cut with a generous shoulder width to provide the perfect flow and drape. This means our shoulder measurements are often wider than average, enhancing the kimono’s elegance and allowing for ease of movement.
How to Measure Shoulder Width:
- With your shoulders relaxed, measure from the tip of one shoulder to the other across your back.
- Keep the tape straight and record the measurement in centimeters.
Important Note About Shoulder Width:
The shoulder width also affects the fit, especially if you choose to wear the kimono open. If you have narrower shoulders, the kimono will hang lower, adding a bit of extra length. Keep this in mind when selecting your back length, especially if you want a specific look.
Arm Length
Arm length is measured from the neckline to the wrist or desired sleeve length. The sleeves will appear longer when the kimono is worn open, providing a flowing, relaxed fit. When wrapped, the sleeves will feel a bit shorter and the fit will be snugger.
Wearing Your Kimono: Open vs. Wrapped
- Wearing Open: Creates a loose, flowing look where sleeves and length may extend slightly.
- Wearing Wrapped: The fit is snugger, reducing the visible sleeve length and the overall back length of the kimono by a few centimeters.
Christmas 1941
The fusion of cultures inadvertently began, as the Japanese Imperial Army landed on the shores, ushering in, yet another turbulent chapter to the already torn pages of the Filipino culture.
An act of kindness
A kimono, gifted to a young girl to merely sooth her fright, evolved into a self-surpassing seed of passion, growing with her, far beyond this short lived chapter.
Yugto
One day, the young girl, having long reaped the blossoms of her own story, gave one of them to her daughter Rose:
A modern kimono, made to bring joy in her upcoming chapters of adulthood.
Magic
Rose lovingly nurtured their shared story, growing it into many new exciting chapters, branching out into the world, far beyond its Filipino roots.
Her stories and her origins, always fused into the very fabric of the kimonos she made, transformed them into something truly magical.
Chapter
Like her mother, Rose passed on her magic blossoms to characters throughout her story. Many experiencing their ingrained power, if they listened close enough.
Amongst them was also her adult son, feeling its pull at the right moment - ready to plant the magic anew.
Roots
Thus, in 2024, Yugto started to sprout once again - in the place where it all began. A tree full of stories, planted by destiny, nurtured by the people of Atimonan and watered by the Filipino culture is destined to be reaped, for all who hear its calling.
Because what is a story, if it isn't shared?