At 34, Li Yitong (李一桐) wears a Guanyin veil and Dunhuang-style Hanfu, looking like a dancing elf in the wind. With such good looks, she is truly cut out for ancient idol dramas!
Li Yitong became well - known for her role in My Half - Fairy Princess. Her beauty combines sweetness with a touch of innocent allure, different from the typical delicate - flower appearance. Many people say she has an under - the - radar star quality, as none of her works have achieved huge popularity. However, everyone knows her, and she has a good rapport with the audience. Although she is in her 30s, her face still looks young, like a little girl, which doesn't seem out of place in her roles. Her recent ancient costumes have really taken people by surprise.
Compared with her peers, Li Yitong takes good care of her face. Her eyes are full of sparkle, so she has no problem playing young girls. However, she was criticized for her performance in The Knockout, indicating that she may not be suitable for mature and intellectual roles.
The Guanyin veil is a commonly seen headpiece in recent ancient dramas. Usually, we see short or medium - length ones, but the long - length veil actually has a more enchanting effect, making the wearer look like a fairy with a strong sense of atmosphere. Although Li Yitong is not extremely famous, her taste in ancient costumes is excellent. All her ancient looks are beautiful and suit her well.
All - white outfits are perfect for her innocent - looking face, bringing out an otherworldly and pure - as - a - lotus - flower charm. The Hanfu has distinct layers. Even a simple plain - white one can make her look elegant and dignified. The hair crown on her head is very luxurious, adding a finishing touch to her overall look.
The Guanyin veil is worn on the high bun at the back of her head, which is three - dimensional and doesn't make her look short. In fact, a floor - length Guanyin veil is hard to pull off, especially for women with less - than - ideal figures. One has to be tall and slender; otherwise, it can make a person look bloated and greasy. Li Yitong is the first one to make me realize that the Guanyin veil can be so beautiful and elegant, making her look like a noble princess or a goddess.
She looks very cold and aloof in the outfit, but her face is so childlike that she looks like a porcelain doll. It's the first time I've felt that the costumes and props in ancient dramas can be so good. This is what ancient costumes should be like. Both the person and the clothes are beautiful, and it's very suitable for appearance in仙侠 (xianxia, Chinese fantasy) and mythological dramas. After seeing so many cheap - looking ancient Hanfu, this one really stands out with its quality and non - cheap feel.
The outer layer of the Hanfu is made of layers of thin gauze, creating a rich sense of layering that is not boring at all. When it flutters in the wind, the beauty of the skirt is even more prominent.
Li Yitong didn't shine in The Knockout. Many people even thought her character was dispensable. When paired with Zhang Yi, it always seemed like he was bullying a little girl. In fact, idol dramas are Li Yitong's comfort zone. For suspense or intellectual urban dramas, she seems like a little girl trying to act mature, which makes it hard for the audience to get into the role. It's because she looks too young.
There is also a set of green Dunhuang - style Hanfu. This one is more vivid than the previous plain - white one. With her beautiful face, it can never look tacky. The overall color scheme is mainly green with yellow as an accent, combining luxury with a touch of freshness. There's no need to worry that Li Yitong can't carry it off.
It can be seen that Li Yitong has a strong cold and aloof aura. Too luxurious an outfit would overshadow her own charm, but this one with a touch of freshness is just right.
Compared with the ancient idol dramas in reality, Li Yitong has almost lost her ancient charm and now looks like a little fairy. What do you think?
