Wearing your mother's furisode for Coming-of-Age Day — known in Japan as "mama furisode" — has become an increasingly popular choice in recent years.

It's a beautiful tradition: the furisode your mother wore for her own Coming-of-Age Day is passed down and worn again by her daughter.

Beyond inheriting a furisode full of memories, you can also make it your own by updating the obi, accessories, and hairstyle to suit today's style.

In this article, we'll explain what "mama furisode" is, what you'll need to wear your mother's furisode for Coming-of-Age Day, and a few things worth checking in advance.

What Is "Mama Furisode"?

"Mama furisode" refers to a furisode originally worn by a mother for her own Coming-of-Age Day, later passed down and worn by her daughter for her own Coming-of-Age Day.

A furisode that has been carefully stored can still be worn decades later.

Furisode made of pure silk in particular often feature beautiful dyeing and embroidery that still look stunning today, offering a charm quite different from modern furisode.

Some worry an older furisode might look dated, but simply changing accessories such as the obi, obijime, obiage, and date-eri (accent collar) can dramatically change the overall impression.

By styling the hair and hair accessories in a more modern way, you can enjoy a look that keeps the classic beauty unique to "mama furisode" while feeling fresh and contemporary.

What You'll Need to Wear "Mama Furisode" for Coming-of-Age Day

Having the furisode alone isn't enough to wear it for Coming-of-Age Day.

Generally, dressing in a furisode requires the following items:

The exact accessories and dressing tools needed can vary depending on the furisode.

Even if you think you have a full set at home, you may find upon checking that you're missing an obi-makura or koshihimo, or that the nagajuban doesn't fit properly.

For this reason, we recommend checking everything well in advance — not right before Coming-of-Age Day.

Sizing Can Differ Between Mother and Daughter

One of the most important things to check for "mama furisode" is the sizing of the furisode and nagajuban.

If the mother and daughter are similar in height and build, the furisode can often be worn as-is, but differences in height or sleeve length may require adjustments.

If you're not sure whether it will fit, we recommend bringing the actual furisode in for a check beforehand.

For a furisode that has been stored for a long time, also check for stains, mold, discoloration, fraying, and the condition of the nagajuban.

Rather than unfolding it for the first time right before Coming-of-Age Day, checking with plenty of time to spare will give you peace of mind.

Update the Accessories for a Modern "Mama Furisode" Look

One of the charms of "mama furisode" is that you can enjoy changing up the coordination.

Pairing it with the original obi and accessories your mother wore is lovely, but if you'd like something a little more modern or want to reflect your own style, you can simply update the accessories.

For example, changing just the obijime, obiage, date-eri, han-eri, or hair accessories can dramatically shift the overall impression of the furisode.

Even with the same furisode, you can create a coordination that's entirely your own — different from your mother's Coming-of-Age Day.

Book Your Dressing & Hair Styling in Advance for Coming-of-Age Day

On Coming-of-Age Day, reservations for furisode dressing and hair styling fill up quickly.

Even if you don't need to rent a furisode with "mama furisode," you'll still need separate reservations for dressing, hair styling, and makeup.

Early morning and popular time slots on the day fill up especially fast, so we recommend booking as early as possible.

Bring Your "Mama Furisode" to HARAJUKU KIMONO HOUSE

At HARAJUKU KIMONO HOUSE, we're happy to help with dressing, hair styling, and makeup for your "mama furisode" or any furisode you bring in for Coming-of-Age Day.

"I have my mother's furisode, but I'm not sure if it can be worn as-is."
"I'd like someone to check whether I have all the accessories I need."
"I want to style my mama furisode in a more modern way."
"I'd like to book both dressing and hair styling together for the day."

Whatever your situation, please feel free to consult with us.

We'll help you create a Coming-of-Age Day look that honors your mother's furisode while feeling truly your own.

Coming-of-Age Day only happens once in a lifetime. Why not carry on a family memory by wearing the furisode your mother once wore for her own special day?

For any questions about Coming-of-Age Day, "mama furisode," or bringing in your own furisode, please feel free to contact HARAJUKU KIMONO HOUSE.

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