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One question that remains after you’ve bought your obijime is, how do you coordinate it? What goes with which kimono?

The first step in this process is establishing what formality the obijime is representing, is it a casual piece or a formal? To figure this out, please head over *here* to learn more about the formalities and how to distinguish them.

The second step after establishing the formality is figuring out whether the obijime has a seasonality element or not. Not all obijime are worn in one specific season only, in fact, a lot of them are multiseasonal. Some may have a design or weave that indicate that they do have a specific season. Please head over *here* to learn more about seasonality in obijime if you’re unsure.

After both of these steps, the fun is about to start. Once you’re clear about both the formality and seasonality of your obijime, you’re ready to start coordinating.
One guideline about kimono is that there should be a contrast. Depending on the formality of the coordination, that you’re putting together, it may be a little easier to achieve. Casual obijime should be very easy to create a contrast with.
The easiest way to create this contrast is to use a colour that is (near) opposite on the colour-spectrum. Yellow against dark blue, red against red, purple against orange. Another way is to use colours that are present in either the kimono or obi that you are wearing, this is a guaranteed match.

How you coordinate your obijime is entirely up to you, have fun with it! Some people like a bigger contrast than others, you’re free to coordinate how you like.
Themed coordination’s, for example oranges & red in Autumn, blue hues to represent snow/ice in Winter or greens & pinks in Spring can be ways to coordinate too. Or go with one colour only, whatever you feel like. As long as formality and seasonality are considered, the world is your oyster and there are no wrong choices.

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