I'm having fun playing my new pack Snowy Escape, and like I always do I spend tons of time setting the local history and culture etc. In my universe this world is part of an Empire with a different culture, and I try to make locals avoid items and outfits that crash too much.About kimonos there are quite a few versions available. I did some research, leaning that red and purple is to be used only by the higher classes, and that bright colors in general are used by younger, while elders obviously stick to less colors. So, in general I assume that a poor elder will basically wear grey or low-key colors, and a successful young adult will wear brighter colors and more patterns.But there are a few elements on the outfits that I assume have some symbolism, either referring to rank or married or not. Some have a tuft hanging from a thin rope from neck. There are different belts and other hanging stuff that might indicate something. I love to get it all right, and I think it would be quite embarrassing having a sim wearing totally wrong kimono.I don't care about seasons etc, because playing on rotation it would mean adjusting these outfits all the time. I'm more referring of their class, and perhaps age.Even if you are no expert but know one detail, please post :)

I think the male kimono with the tuft on a rope is a traditional wedding outfit? But I could be wrong.

I wouldn't take it that seriously. Mt. Komorebi is a made up place and the Japanese-inspired clothes in game aren't all that correct anyway. The general idea is that Sims will wear the festival kimono during the festivals.

"Ninja-Dan22;c-18216124" wrote:I think the male kimono with the tuft on a rope is a traditional wedding outfit? But I could be wrong. Ah, so the tuft could symbolize marriage then? Hm, as in a knot, btw ;) There is a rather modern female outfit with the tuft, it doesn't look much like a wedding outfit, but perhaps it is used by married women in general. I know I can make up my own rules, and this might be one, LOL.

"Simmerville;c-18216143" wrote:"haneul;c-18216131" wrote:I wouldn't take it that seriously. Mt. Komorebi is a made up place and the Japanese-inspired clothes in game aren't all that correct anyway. The general idea is that Sims will wear the festival kimono during the festivals. Oh, I didn't play any of the festivals yet.Will all locals wear kimonos regardless of what I assign their outfit categories? Say, one of the households is very modern and not having kimono for their formal wear etc. Will hey still be seen wearing kimono as NPC during festivals?Sorry - I'm not sure. I meant that we could have Sims wear the festival kimonos for the festivals. I'm not sure what local Sims wear. Not all of the traditional looking Japanese outfits should be formal wear though because if I recall correctly some of them look like everyday yukata or what you would wear if you were at a hotel/inn and aren't formal.

"haneul;c-18216145" wrote:"Simmerville;c-18216143" wrote:"haneul;c-18216131" wrote:I wouldn't take it that seriously. Mt. Komorebi is a made up place and the Japanese-inspired clothes in game aren't all that correct anyway. The general idea is that Sims will wear the festival kimono during the festivals. Oh, I didn't play any of the festivals yet.Will all locals wear kimonos regardless of what I assign their outfit categories? Say, one of the households is very modern and not having kimono for their formal wear etc. Will hey still be seen wearing kimono as NPC during festivals?Sorry - I'm not sure. I meant that we could have Sims wear the festival kimonos for the festivals. I'm not sure what local Sims wear. Not all of the traditional looking Japanese outfits should be formal wear though because if I recall correctly some of them look like everyday yukata or what you would wear if you were at a hotel/inn and aren't formal. That sounds like the "bath kimono", worn at baths and in Summer. I like there are several versions in the game, and I can just make my own set of rules. I like there to be some, because especially traditional locals (I now by dna who have traditional or modern mindset :) ) will wear a kimono on a formal family photo/portrait, and it would be cool if their outfit tells a story. Imagining a sim watching the portrait of a grandmother, and seeing from the kimono where in the community she used to be. It will also make it more interesting dressing them up for a formal event, and - not the least, there will be fewer options per sim, lol.

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Ninja-Dan22
New Spectator
2 years ago
I think the male kimono with the tuft on a rope is a traditional wedding outfit? But I could be wrong.
Haneul33
Seasoned Adventurer
2 years ago
I wouldn't take it that seriously. Mt. Komorebi is a made up place and the Japanese-inspired clothes in game aren't all that correct anyway. The general idea is that Sims will wear the festival kimono during the festivals.
Simmerville
Seasoned Ace
2 years ago
"Ninja-Dan22;c-18216124" wrote:
I think the male kimono with the tuft on a rope is a traditional wedding outfit? But I could be wrong.

Ah, so the tuft could symbolize marriage then? Hm, as in a knot, btw ;) There is a rather modern female outfit with the tuft, it doesn't look much like a wedding outfit, but perhaps it is used by married women in general. I know I can make up my own rules, and this might be one, LOL.
Haneul33
Seasoned Adventurer
2 years ago
"Simmerville;c-18216143" wrote:
"haneul;c-18216131" wrote:
I wouldn't take it that seriously. Mt. Komorebi is a made up place and the Japanese-inspired clothes in game aren't all that correct anyway. The general idea is that Sims will wear the festival kimono during the festivals.

Oh, I didn't play any of the festivals yet.

Will all locals wear kimonos regardless of what I assign their outfit categories? Say, one of the households is very modern and not having kimono for their formal wear etc. Will hey still be seen wearing kimono as NPC during festivals?

Sorry - I'm not sure. I meant that we could have Sims wear the festival kimonos for the festivals. I'm not sure what local Sims wear. Not all of the traditional looking Japanese outfits should be formal wear though because if I recall correctly some of them look like everyday yukata or what you would wear if you were at a hotel/inn and aren't formal.
Simmerville
Seasoned Ace
2 years ago
"haneul;c-18216145" wrote:
"Simmerville;c-18216143" wrote:
"haneul;c-18216131" wrote:
I wouldn't take it that seriously. Mt. Komorebi is a made up place and the Japanese-inspired clothes in game aren't all that correct anyway. The general idea is that Sims will wear the festival kimono during the festivals.

Oh, I didn't play any of the festivals yet.

Will all locals wear kimonos regardless of what I assign their outfit categories? Say, one of the households is very modern and not having kimono for their formal wear etc. Will hey still be seen wearing kimono as NPC during festivals?

Sorry - I'm not sure. I meant that we could have Sims wear the festival kimonos for the festivals. I'm not sure what local Sims wear. Not all of the traditional looking Japanese outfits should be formal wear though because if I recall correctly some of them look like everyday yukata or what you would wear if you were at a hotel/inn and aren't formal.

That sounds like the "bath kimono", worn at baths and in Summer. I like there are several versions in the game, and I can just make my own set of rules. I like there to be some, because especially traditional locals (I now by dna who have traditional or modern mindset :) ) will wear a kimono on a formal family photo/portrait, and it would be cool if their outfit tells a story. Imagining a sim watching the portrait of a grandmother, and seeing from the kimono where in the community she used to be. It will also make it more interesting dressing them up for a formal event, and - not the least, there will be fewer options per sim, lol.
djsboonie
New Adventurer
2 years ago
You can buy festival kimonos from vending machines at the festival with one option being to buy & wear the kimono. Can't remember if sims will automatically change in to that kimono the next time they attend a mt. komerebi festival or not.
Haneul33
Seasoned Adventurer
2 years ago
"Simmerville;c-18216158" wrote:
"haneul;c-18216145" wrote:
"Simmerville;c-18216143" wrote:
"haneul;c-18216131" wrote:
I wouldn't take it that seriously. Mt. Komorebi is a made up place and the Japanese-inspired clothes in game aren't all that correct anyway. The general idea is that Sims will wear the festival kimono during the festivals.

Oh, I didn't play any of the festivals yet.

Will all locals wear kimonos regardless of what I assign their outfit categories? Say, one of the households is very modern and not having kimono for their formal wear etc. Will hey still be seen wearing kimono as NPC during festivals?

Sorry - I'm not sure. I meant that we could have Sims wear the festival kimonos for the festivals. I'm not sure what local Sims wear. Not all of the traditional looking Japanese outfits should be formal wear though because if I recall correctly some of them look like everyday yukata or what you would wear if you were at a hotel/inn and aren't formal.

That sounds like the "bath kimono", worn at baths and in Summer. I like there are several versions in the game, and I can just make my own set of rules. I like there to be some, because especially traditional locals (I now by dna who have traditional or modern mindset :) ) will wear a kimono on a formal family photo/portrait, and it would be cool if their outfit tells a story. Imagining a sim watching the portrait of a grandmother, and seeing from the kimono where in the community she used to be. It will also make it more interesting dressing them up for a formal event, and - not the least, there will be fewer options per sim, lol.

That is a yukata. It you want to be kind of accurate, I would just be careful to not mix those up with the more formal kimono, but again, I wouldn't take it that seriously because I don't think there's anything that's super formal anyway.
SEREFRAS
Seasoned Veteran
2 years ago
I'm not an expert at any of the Asian outfits. However, I do so love the ancient outfits, the ancient objects, the festivals & Mt. Komorebi.
Simmingal
Hero
2 years ago
no expert but if I'm only using the traditional wear I usually have yukata one as more casual everyday/ hot weather/ onsen wear and the other one for everyday, formal, party or cold weather (since more layers)

as for festivals I think both are okay in suitable weather

and colors I actually tend to dress older sims more bold and vibrant because young and pretty are pretty in anything i don't feel they need to go the extra mile to be fashionable

but also yes grey and beige grandmas and grandpas are also present where the sims are more eco friendly and less fashion forward
br0se
2 years ago
"Simmerville;c-18217468" wrote:
"Simmingal;c-18217460" wrote:
Idk which one you mean cause no pictures :sweat_smile: but there is full body black suit thing for males that is japanese school uniform if thats the one

Found a picture online (sorry for borrowing it from someone not asked, but I guess it's safe in a discussion...)

I mean the 3rd outfit in the picture. It comes in many swatches, not only camoflage versions. Is it a mix of skiing outfit and a kimono? I get it in CAS with kimonos in everyday wear I think (not Cold wear)
https://www.startpage.com/av/proxy-image?piurl=https%3A%2F%2Fd8wcrkqr7d1hl.cloudfront.net%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F11%2FSEREVcas1.jpg&sp=1673466897Tb48a73ce75ee0b6780464c51f511a2d24da99884b8b10ed7bb99172fb5372813

Adding: well seeing it like that including gloves and booths I realize it's for the winter sports... perhaps it was just weirdly categorized in CAS...

3rd one just looks like a skiing outfit to me.