This time, the women's shoe professional "mamian" will introduce the points of the pumps coordination to create a hakama style that is unique to you. Match your hakama with pumps to stand out from the crowd!
Hakama x pumps is a fashionable style from the Taisho era
The style of matching boots with hakama became popular among female students during the Taisho and Meiji periods. In fact, around the same time, the style of matching a hakama with pumps also became popular. Pumps make your legs look delicate and give you a feminine look. Nowadays, the style of matching boots with hakama is more established, but the combination of hakama and pumps was also a symbol of fashion.
What is the point of hakama x pumps?
Now, let me show you how to match the hakama and pumps. Matching the hakama with pumps gives it a more modern look than wearing boots. Create a stylish, unique and classy look.
Choose simple pumps
For the pumps to match the hakama, we recommend plain pumps with a simple design that does not spoil the atmosphere of Japanese clothing. Loafer pumps and bi-color pumps are also good if they are simple and match the pattern of the kimono. The hakama style is often worn for formal occasions, but you can also wear a hakama with a strap.
However, pumps with flashy atmosphere such as enamel fabric and thick high heels are not allowed. Kimono is said to be a costume that symbolizes inner beauty, and its appeal is its understated elegance. As for the pumps to match, it is recommended that they be made of suede or leather, which is elegant and matches Japanese clothing. For the design of the toe, it is better to choose an almond toe, a square toe, or a round toe instead of a pointed toe.
Wear socks or stockings for a formal atmosphere
When wearing pumps, it is popular to wear bare feet or socks with a shallow instep to expose the top of the foot and make your feet look beautiful. On the other hand, if the instep is exposed when paired with a hakama, the skin color will stand out. Wear socks, stockings, or tights.
When choosing socks and stockings, it is recommended to use colors similar to furisode and hakama, khaki beige, brown beige, black, etc., which are easy to match with any atmosphere, so as not to spoil the atmosphere of Japanese clothing. Be careful with patterns, as they may conflict with furisode patterns. If the colors and fabrics of the socks and stockings, which can be glimpsed from the pumps, are different, the atmosphere will change greatly.
There are also cold days, such as the coming-of-age ceremony, when people wear hakama, in the middle of winter, and the graduation ceremony in early spring. To protect against the cold, we recommend wearing socks to keep your feet warm.
The bag can be used in both Japanese and Western styles.
When wearing hakama and zori, or boule boots, it is common to carry a purse or a bag for kimono. On the other hand, if you match the hakama with pumps, it will enhance the Western style atmosphere, so you can expand the range of bags that can be matched.
A small clutch bag or handbag is recommended so as not to spoil the atmosphere of the hakama. In the case of patterned bags, choose similar colors or similar patterns so that you don't get into trouble with your kimono. If you have a bag that is not for kimono, we recommend choosing a kimono with a modern pattern to unify the overall modern style.
The hairstyle also has a modern atmosphere ◎
When you match a hakama with pumps, your feet will look modern, so if you match your hairstyle with it, you can unify the overall modern atmosphere. Modern hairstyles are a must, or classic hairstyles with modern headdresses.
Large ribbons and hair bands with modern patterns can also add a retro feel. If you expand your fashion range and add not only a hairstyle but also a fur hat or beret, you will be able to create a stylish and unique outfit.
Choose pumps that match your hakama at mamian!
Although it is a hakama, it is difficult for people who are not used to wearing kimono to walk or restrict their movement. Also, if you are not accustomed to wearing pumps, you may not be able to walk properly, such as blisters or your heels popping every time you walk.
Therefore, it is important to choose pumps that fit your feet without getting tired even if you wear them for a long time. Mamian's pumps are designed to fit Japanese women's feet. Once you wear it, you will feel how easy it is to wear.
Also, if the pumps you bought online don't fit your feet, or if they don't look the same as you imagined, you can return them. You can try wearing a hakama at home and see if the pumps match. If you are looking for pumps to match your hakama, please try them.
