This reminds me of the time I was invited to Akemi's sister's wedding in Japan. As we were preparing for the trip, Akemi asked what I would be wearing to the event. I said: "My suit." She told me her father had suggested I wear a kimono. "A kimono?"I said. "For a man?" 1/4
She informed me that, yes, there were male kimonos. And that she thought I'd look very handsome in one. I demurred. "A kimono? I don't know..." She insisted, her father thought it was a great idea, and she would be wearing one, so we'd look great together. 2/4
I gave it much thought, perused the links to the various mens' kimono options and finally, much to everyone's disappointment, elected to go with a suit instead. As much as I liked the idea of a kimono, I felt I just wouldn't feel comfortable. 3/4
The day of the wedding arrived. We showed up to the ceremony, Akemi in her kimono, me in my suit and...
Every Japanese male guest at the wedding was wearing a suit! I would have looking like an idiot!
To this day, I'm not convinced Akemi's dad wasn't trying to prank me. 4/4
Every Japanese male guest at the wedding was wearing a suit! I would have looking like an idiot!
To this day, I'm not convinced Akemi's dad wasn't trying to prank me. 4/4
