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It's not uncommon for modern Japanese weddings to combine Shinto wedding traditions with various elements of Western nuptials. Traditionally a Japanese bride would wear a furisode long-sleeve Kimono, but some brides are modifying their garments to add their own unique spin on the traditional Western wedding dress. By folding the sleeves down and tying them into a decorative bow at the back, their Kimonos are suddenly turned into elegant strapless dresses. The best part is that because the alterations are all superficial, the wedding dress can easily be turned back into a Kimono. So instead of having a wedding dress that you wear once and then leave in the closet to collect dust forever, why not try something different? (h/t: rocketnews)

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    Kevin Van der Heijden
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this for me has the best of both worlds, the colours are amazing, and the style really pays tribute to the old traditional garment.

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    Rosemary Moreland
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I want to get married again, Japanese style! But I'm too old and not Japanese!

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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The black background of the material carried the design very well.

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    Yehudit Dillon
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Read the article. The sleeves have only been tied so it can be worn as a full kimono on a future occasion.

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