noun
semi-formal kimono for women; visiting dress
A type of kimono worn by women for formal visits, ceremonies, or parties. Less formal than a furisode but more formal than a casual kimono. Often features elegant patterns that flow across the seams.
友人の結婚式に訪問着を着ていった。
I wore a semi-formal kimono to my friend's wedding.
訪問着は、袖の長さが振袖より短い。
The sleeves of a visiting kimono are shorter than those of a furisode.
Tomesode is the most formal kimono for married women, with patterns only below the waist, whereas 訪問着 has patterns across the whole garment.
Compound of 訪問 (visit) and 着 (clothing), literally 'visiting wear'.