An interesting word has come into everyday use - kigurumi. Let's figure out what Kigurumi is and what it means.
“A soft toy for wearing on the human body” is how this word is literally translated from Japanese. To explain in more detail, this is a style of clothing made in the form of a costume of a cartoon character or some animal. Children and adults wearing such clothes are also called “kigurumi”.
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What types of onesies are there?
Kigurumi pajamas are timeless clothing. There are outfits for kids, teenagers and standard models for adults. All age variants of costumes are united by convenience and aesthetic pleasure.
Most Kigurumi pajamas are universal, suitable for both men and women. Exceptions include characters who have a distinct gender identity. For example, one-piece Angel, Stitch's girlfriend, is unlikely to be suitable for a guy.
Of the variety of one-piece characters, three main groups can be distinguished:
- cartoon, comic and anime characters (Pikachu, Stitch, Minions, etc.)
- animals (hare, fox, giraffe, panda, raccoon, owl, shark, etc.)
- creative (burger, cookies, hot dog, etc.)
There are more and more options for pajamas every year, it seems that there are no longer characters in which it is impossible to transform into, so everyone can choose a onesie to their liking.
Funny costumes for children
Children's onesies are a great find for parents. These are both comfortable pajamas and cozy home clothes that the child will wear with joy. Insulated onesies are ideal for relaxing outdoors or in parks, or for city walks. These costumes will help out at a matinee in kindergarten and at a masquerade at school. To go outside, you will need to remember to buy slippers with hard soles.
Kigurumi for children
Naturally, children love such costumes so much, because when they dress in them, they happily impersonate themselves with the characters of their favorite cartoons and games. If you plan to wear such a suit for a long time away from home, pay attention when purchasing that there is a zipper in the back. There will be no need to completely remove the suit if the child wants to go to the toilet.
How to choose a suit?
Kigurumi pajamas come in different sizes - both for children and adults, it is always easy to choose the right option. The main thing is that the owner likes it. It also simplifies the selection process that all onesies are produced unisex, they do not have a male or female style.
Where can you wear onesies?
The scope of application of onesies is huge and varied. Pajamas can be used as:
- outfit for photo shoots
- clothes for walking
- costume for children's party
- pajamas for sleeping
- clothes for home leisure
- pajama party suit
- New Year, Halloween and Birthday outfit
- for skating, snowboarding and skiing
If you are an active and versatile person, without prejudices and with a sense of humor, then onesies will definitely become your favorite clothing.
Sizes and materials of kigurumi
One of the indicators by which you can determine the branding and quality of a kigurumi suit is the variety of size charts for a particular model. The “pioneers” of Kigurumi were suits marked “one size”, which often played a “wicked joke” on future owners. Everyone knows that representatives of the Asian race are not impressive in size, so the hoodie suit in the picture will actually fit on a stately Russian man like tight-fitting breeches.
Today, world-famous companies that have won the trust of customers are engaged in the production of one-piece pajamas. In such models, the height and, preferably, the main parameters of the model must be indicated in order to ensure the accuracy of the selection and prevent possible incidents with the size.
The following materials are used for sewing onesies:
- fleece;
- velsoft;
- velours;
- polyester.
All presented fabrics have excellent hygienic characteristics because they retain heat, provide natural air circulation, and eliminate allergic reactions on the skin.
Kigurumi sizes
Thanks to the loose cut, the onesie looks great on any figure.
How to determine the size of a onesie? It is enough to know your height to choose the right size pajamas.
If you are purchasing onesies for winter outdoor activities, then you need to look for pajamas, at least one size larger, since you will also have to wear warm clothes under them.
What is it for?
Despite the unusual cut and style, onesies are quite versatile and can be used for different purposes. Only one thing is important: it should bring you and your loved ones a great mood and pleasant emotions ! You can use it:
- in order to walk at home and not freeze on cold nights, that is, as home clothes or pajamas;
- to walk down the street or relax in nature;
- for costume parties or masquerades.
Despite its versatility, you shouldn't wear onesies everywhere. You shouldn't wear it to school, university or work, unless, of course, you work as an animator. Do not get carried away with soft suits and, in necessary situations, follow the dress code. It’s better to change into onesies in your free time for comfortable relaxation and rest.
How to choose onesies
When choosing onesies, the first thing you need to do is decide for what purpose you are purchasing pajamas:
- to sleep in it
- walk at home or in the country
- walk around the city
- pajama party suit
- snowboarding or skiing.
The next step is to choose the image of the character, the color of the product and the required size. paw slippers and paw gloves that match the style will help complete the costume .
For your family, you can purchase a family look - onesies made in the same style. Mom, dad and child, in the same suits, look very cute. A couple in love dressed as raccoons, giraffes or cats also looks original.
The main criteria when choosing onesies: pajamas should be comfortable, loose, comfortable, pleasant to the touch, and most importantly, the owner should like it. Additional elements, in the form of horns, wings and tails, should be soft and not interfere with walking, sitting or lying.
For active recreation, in particular for going down the slope on a snowboard or alpine skiing, it is better to choose onesies made of dense, thick fabric, bright colors that are far visible and stand out well against the background of white snow.
Correctly selected onesies pajamas bring joy and positive emotions not only to the owner, but also to those around him.
Materials from which these clothes are made
A kigurumi costume should be as comfortable and soft as possible. Therefore, when choosing it, it is important to pay attention to the fabric from which it is made. Let's consider the main material options:
- fleece All onesies were originally made from it in Japan. Fleece fabric is made from synthetic fiber to replace wool and other natural fibers, so its undoubted advantage is hypoallergenicity. Fleece is always very soft, fluffy and pleasant to the body, and is easy to wash. In addition, the material retains heat perfectly, but allows air to pass through: it will be quite difficult to freeze in such overalls! Due to the excellent quality of the fabric, fleece models are more expensive than their counterparts, but you definitely won’t regret the money spent. The price-quality ratio will pleasantly surprise you;
- Velsoft is an inexpensive alternative to fleece; it is also called soft, fluffy fleece. The fabric is made of synthetic fiber and has good properties: it practically does not wrinkle and does not roll up. It consists of soft, thick fibers that perfectly retain heat and absorb moisture. Velsoft onesies have a number of disadvantages: over time, they stop holding their shape and can sag. However, it was this material that made suits more accessible to the average consumer around the world;
- cotton. This is a rather rare material for this model of clothing; light summer pajamas or suits for going out are usually sewn from it. Cotton onesies are great for a hot day, but you need to understand that due to the not too dense material, they do not hold their shape well.
Where to buy onesies
Not so long ago it was possible to buy onesies only in a foreign online store. And since the demand for onesies is constantly growing, the domestic market is already quite saturated with this product, including those made in Russia.
When purchasing Asian-made onesies, you should remember that the average Japanese or Chinese person is significantly different in build from the average European.
When purchasing pajamas, you need to try them on to correctly determine your size and see how you look in this look. Therefore, buying onesies in your hometown is an ideal option.
You can order and buy onesies in Omsk on the third floor of the Festival shopping center .
Kigurumi, as a rule, is worn by bright, energetic, creative people who are not afraid to look ridiculous in such an outfit, and are ready to share positive emotions with others.
Where did these clothes “come” from?
Unusual costumes came to us from Japan, the birthplace of anime and outrageous, “toy” fashion. Despite this, onesies have become popular in Russia and around the world only in recent years, in Japan they appeared about 20 years ago - in the mid-90s. They originated as masquerade costumes for animators leading children's play events . The Japanese liked the trend so much that gradually people in onesies began to appear on the streets and wear them at home. All this prompted local fashion designers to create their own collections of fun overalls, and then produce them en masse. We already know what happened next: onesies captured the consciousness of many residents from different parts of the planet.
Anime kigurumi
The anime industry and kigurumi are strongly connected. But these aren't the plush onesies that traditionally come to mind. Actors called dollers (from doll - doll) or anemegao dress up in costumes of dolls or other anime characters and cosplay on them, that is, they transform not only in appearance, but also copy their character and behavior. Kigurumi in anime usually consists of a flesh-colored onesie, clothing, wigs and jewelry, as well as a hard mask with a static expression.
Masks come in the following types:
- open, which are not covered with anything behind the head, they are easy to put on and take off;
- closed. They snap onto the lid at the back, and it is impossible to remove them without opening the lid.
The inside of the mask is covered with soft materials so as not to rub the actor’s face. The view in it is very limited, but there must be holes for the eyes: they can be in the pupils of the mask, in the folds of the eyelids or in the eyebrows.
Animegaos appear in festivals, TV shows, films, and music videos. The cost of one anime Kigurumi can exceed several hundred or thousand US dollars, so many aspiring actors make masks themselves or buy old ones at a discount.
Anime onesies should not be confused with the fashionable street movement “disguise pajamas” in Japan . Kigurumins are wearers of street pajamas, which already look like kigurumi in the everyday sense. The suits are made from light fabric to fit the person; the hood may not cover the face. Don't confuse anime onesies with life-size puppets like those at Disneyland or sports team mascots. Such costumes are called fursuits or mascots.
BJD kigurumi
Recently, a BJD variant has emerged from the anime kigurumi. The peculiarity of this costume is that the image for the mask is a doll on joints . They are popular in Japan and are often collectible and very expensive. BJD onesies first appeared in 2011 at the Otakufest festival, and in 2014 the Nukopan company began producing masks in the style of articulated dolls. One of the famous models, Lulu Hashimoto, was created in 2021.
