plaid maxi dress Sweet Beyond Sherril Long Sleeve Details Fabric has stretch Lined Button details Pleated hem with a slit Material and Care Self Wren Blue Plaid Maxi Dress

Repeat with your Front Bodice panel, like you see below

According to Matsumoto, "many brides in Japan choose Western-style wedding dresses rather than traditional kimono." Of course, if you do decide to wear a kimono, there are plenty of modern ways to do so

stripe midi dress: LOFT (S) // slide sandals: Nordstrom // leather tote: Coach // rattan earrings: Amazon Fashion // necklace: Madewell // bracelet: c/o Victoria Emerson // sunglasses: Fendi This Coach polished pebble leather day tote is exactly what it says it is

and has a very particular (elegant) hairstyle that everyone knows by sight

If youre looking for a dress thats elegant but still comfortable, this one is a winner