The standard costume for hime (princesses) is a furisode (long-sleeved kimono) with matching uchikake (long outer garment) embroidered with various patterns such as the flowers of the four seasons, the shapes of clouds, or fans scattered on running water, using gold and silver threads on red fabric for both layers of the costume. This costume set is called "Akahime," which has also become the common name of the princess role. Red color represents the cuteness and innocence of the princess.

When an Akahime is sitting, she poses by holding both hands up near her chest as if to show off her long sleeves, and stretches hands out to the sides. This is the standard form. Also, as much as possible, her fingers should not protrude from the sleeves. This is considered the part of mannerisms of this role. These are ideas which show gracefulness and also hide the hands of the Onnagata, who is acted by male.