As Nairan, Korechika promulgated sumptuary laws, which strictly regulated every detail, including the length of the train of kimono; this was severely criticized by the court nobles, and people cast doubt on Korechika's capability.
また伊周は、内覧として倹約令を出したが、着物の裾の長さなど細部に至るまで厳しく掟を与えたため、公卿から批判の声が高く上がり、人々はその器量を疑った。