Other than the time of the year these are generally worn, which is your favorite? Why? I prefer Yukatas, mainly because it's summer practically 8 our of the 12 months where I live anyways.

Also, other than the type of fabric, I'm not quite sure the difference between the two outfits to be honest. If someone understands better than I?

i believe kimonos have more layers and have more expensive fabric....i would want atleast one of each...the kimono for holidays or special events and the yukata for everyday

Oh okay, that makes sense  Thanks girly~

Yukata is more of a thin fabric, and often worn in the Summer time-especially during festivals.

Kimonos are more expensive and are often worn during a really formal event (e.g. someone's wedding, Coming of age day, etc...) Though, children will wear the kimono-well, the girl at least, wears it on Shichi-Go-San, Girl's Day, etc....

The first picture is a kimono, but is referred to as a Furisode-distinguishable by its long sleeves. Furisode is worn by the younger girl or unmarried woman. The pattern of the kimono in the first picture also has typical Furisode pattern.

My favorite to wear is the furisode, because of the elaborate pattern. Yukatas are typically more plain pattern-style wise.

lovelycatcafe wrote: Yukata is more of a thin fabric, and often worn in the Summer time-especially during festivals. Kimonos are more expensive and are often worn during a really formal event (e.g. someone's wedding, Coming of age day, etc...) Though, children will wear the kimono-well, the girl at least, wears it on Shichi-Go-San, Girl's Day, etc.... The first picture is a kimono, but is referred to as a Furisode-distinguishable by its long sleeves. Furisode is worn by the younger girl or unmarried woman. The pattern of the kimono in the first picture also has typical Furisode pattern. My favorite to wear is the furisode, because of the elaborate pattern. Yukatas are typically more plain pattern-style wise.

Wow! This was very informative! Thank you for this 

There are many kinds of kimono from casual to formal. Yukata really are only worn during summer festivals; otherwise it's WAAAY to informal. I want to own a furisode one day....