Ok I know this is an old thread so I have a few questions I want to be clear about.
How is this offensive?
From what I see it just looks like a geisha costume is done with a cheap kimomno rather an authentic expensive one. :/ Halloween costumes are known for their cheap quality. I mean sure there are a few nice looking Halloween costumes. I do have a kimono that I wear for sleepwear that is a bit better quality than that one. Now if I was to wear that as a costume would I be mocking that culture in any way? Let's say I did my hair up in a simple bun without the wig. Would I still mocking the Japanese culture?
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Also on the other hand if I was to go full out and purchase an authentic kimono made, do my hair up in the complex bun or better yet buy a spot on geisha wig, do the make up spot on, get the correct footwear, and practice the graceful walking. After doing all of that would it still be seen as mocking the culture when I try to be authentic as possible? Only thing is I'm not Japanese.