<P> On formal occasions the host--male or female--always wears a kimono . Proper attire for guests is kimono or western formal wear . Most practitioners own at least one kimono suitable for wearing when hosting or participating in tea ceremonies . For both men and women, the attire worn at a tea gathering--whether traditional kimono or other clothing--is usually subdued and conservative, so as not to be distracting . </P> <P> Men may wear kimono only, or (for more formal occasions) a combination of kimono and hakama (a long divided or undivided skirt worn over the kimono). Those who have earned the right may wear a kimono with a jittoku or juttoku (十徳) jacket instead of hakama . </P> <P> Women wear various styles of kimono depending on the season and the event; women generally do not wear hakama for tea occasions, and do not gain the right to wear a jittoku . </P> <P> Lined kimono are worn by both men and women in the winter months, and unlined ones in the summer . For formal occasions, montsuki kimono (紋付 着物) (kimono with three to five family crests on the sleeves and back) are worn . Both men and women wear white tabi (divided - toe socks). </P>

This is japanese ceremonial tea its good on a cold day