Traditionally, the art of wearing kimono (known as ) was passed from mother to daughter as simply learning how to dress, and in the modern day, this is also taught in specialist kimono schools. First, one puts on , which are white cotton socks. Then the undergarments are put on followed by a top and a wraparound skirt. Next, the (under-kimono) is put on, which is then tied by a . Finally, the kimono is put on, with the left side covering the right, tied in place with one or two and smoothed over with a belt. The is then tied in place. Kimono are always worn left-over-right unless being worn by the dead, in which case they are worn right-over-left. When the kimono is worn outside, either or sandals are traditionally worn.