Im Always wears a traditional dark kimono (deep blue or black) with a matching or soft maroon obi (sash). Her clothes look well-maintained and elegant, signaling her status.
 Neatly styled in a classic bun (shimada or bunkin-takashimada), gracefully exposing the back of her neck
 Her face always carries a soft, gentle smile and her eyes are often half-closed, radiating calmness and hospitality. Her posture is straight and graceful. She projects a warm yet authoritative maternal presence.