Kimono Consultant (Japanese Clothing Dressing)
きものコンサルタント（わふくきつけ）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A kimono consultant is a specialist who selects and coordinates kimonos, obis, and accessories according to the customer's requests, body type, and occasion (TPO), and performs the dressing.
Description
A kimono consultant selects the optimal kimono, obi, and accessories according to scenes such as weddings, coming-of-age ceremonies, and tea ceremonies, and performs coordination that considers color patterns and deportment. After carefully interviewing the customer's body type, preferences, and TPO, they propose a plan and use dressing techniques to dress them beautifully. In some cases, they provide visiting services, handling everything from on-site dressing, hairstyling, and makeup. This occupation pursues comfortable fit without disheveling and balanced appearance, based on traditional etiquette and manners.
Future Outlook
The dressing service market is stable to increasing due to demand for Japanese attire and inbound tourism effects. Diversification is expected, such as needs for preserving traditional culture and services for tourists.
Personality Traits
Attentive to details / Excellent color sense / Excellent communication skills / Has a service spirit
Work Style
Bridal / Freelance / Outcall / Salon Work
Career Path
Assistant Kitsuke-shi → Kimono Consultant → Senior Consultant → Store Manager → Independent Business
Required Skills
Color Knowledge (Color Coordination) / Customer Interviewing / Dressing / Obi Tying Technique / TPO Understanding
Recommended Skills
Hairstyling / Japanese Attire Manners / Makeup Knowledge / Marketing Skills
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention is needed for fine adjustments in dressing and the beauty of the finish. |
| Communication Skills | To accurately understand customers' needs and build trusting relationships. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Creativity is required to propose combinations of colors, patterns, and accessories. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Long hours of standing work and bending tasks require physical stamina. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because there is little complex mathematical work. |
Aliases
- Dressing Consultant
- Japanese Attire Stylist
Related Jobs
- Japanese Attire Coordinator
- Kitsuke-shi
- Stylist