One of them will see the bride in a shiromuku , a heavy, embroidered white kimono and wearing an elaborate hairpiece. Western suits are more common for male guests. For funerals, both men and women wear plain black kimono. With black suits being suitable for both, it's often difficult to tell whether a guy is going to a wedding or a funeral except that they wear a white tie for weddings and a black tie for funerals. On January 15th, 20-year olds celebrate their coming of age.
Most women wear an elaborately-colored komono, often with a tacky fur boa.
Traditionally, the art of putting on a kimono was passed from mother to daughter but these days special schools can do brisk business imparting the necessary techniques. The loose design of the collar is to give a glimpse of the neck, considered the most sensual part of the kimono-wearing lady. When outside, zori sandals are usually worn. Often they are worn with geta , informal wooden footwear. Originally worn to the bath house by the upper class and made of plain white cotton, they became popular among the common people and were often stencil-dyed.