What's the difference between a yukata and a kimono?

Question:

just wondering....

Answer:

Yukata:
A yukata is made of thin texture with sweat absorbency simply because you usually wear it in summer, hence, it is also called as "Japanese summer kimono", "light cotton kimono" or "Japanese bathrobe". The texture is so smooth and light that it thereby makes you comfortable. The best point may be to easily wear it without complicated instructions or someone's assistance. You normaly wear a yukata after taking a bath (hot-spring) as pajamas at Japanese style inn or when you go out for firework festivals, bon dance festivals and other summer events. There are a variety of qualities and prices out, but simply put, it would averagely cost you much much much cheaper than kimonos.

Kimono:
Contrary to the yukata, a kimono is made of thick textures and hard to put on it by yourself because it is layered and you have to follow lots of decent procedures, and therefore, definitely need help of those proficient in kimono. Besides, you may have to specially arrange your hair to be matched kimono at a beauty shop as well. The kimono is so extremely expensive that normally people today rent it in stead of buying. The kimono had first been appeared as a formal garment in the Edo period, and now it is only worn in special occasions such as wedding party or important ceremonies that are highly ritualized.

Hope this helps :D