Wearing a Yukata at Jidai Festival?

Hi!
I was wondering, would it be appropriate to wear a yukata to the Jidai Festival in Kyoto? I love kimono, and want to buy one, but I may only be able to afford a yukata. Is it weird to wear one in the fall? Also, I don't want to stand out if I wear one (like just walking around on the street), so I thought wearing one at a festival would be a good idea. I can blend in more easily, since more people will be wearing traditional outfits. Is that Ok?
Also, I'm a 17 year old girl.

Thanks!

Candula,

The Jidai Matsuri is in October, so it would be rather cold and out of season to be wearing a yukata. In short, yes, it would look pretty weird, and you would not "blend in" at all. Still, there is a high chance you could get picked out by the NHK TV news cameras which invariably zoom in on the "weird" foreigners at Japanese festivals.

I agree with Dave that it's not a good idea. The Jidai Matsuri isn't the type of festival where everyone joins in the action. It's more like a big parade, with people lining the streets to watch it go by. The only people I saw wearing traditional dress were the people in the parade.

I think you shouldn't take it at that time. It's not suitable!

I agree- I have been to the Jidai Matsuri, and I'm fairly sure no-one was wearing a yukata- it would be pretty odd to see one that late in the year. The Gion Matsuri is a completely different story, plenty of yukata there!

Thanks so much for letting me know. Yah, that's exactly what I don't want- to stand out. Of course I will since I'm American, but I don't want to do anything extra. Thanks again!