Traditional workman’s clothing is distinctive and very functional. Pants balloon at the knees then fall tight and straight to meet leather-bottomed split-toed socks called tabi A vest with pockets tops the outfit. What’s really nifty is that these traditional uniforms are still in widespread use.

You can buy them online at Tokyo Uniform along with Office Lady outfits, Japanese restaurant uniforms, and security guard armbands. If you want to look like a Tokyo worker, this is the perfect place to shop. Posted by kuri at January 18, 2002 12:57 PM