Why didn't the high-waisted hanfu skirts (齐胸裙) worn by people in the Tang Dynasty fall down? This kind of skirt didn't have elastic bands or other similar measures. Did it rely on large breasts to stay up? Could it really stay in place without falling?
The Principle of Skirt Fixation
As we all know, in the Sui and Tang Dynasties of China's clothing history, the waistline of skirts became popular to move up. The current popular way of wearing it is called "high-waisted". As the name suggests, since it is worn on the chest and the high-waisted skirts we often see don't have shoulder straps, the force can only go downward. Then the chest must bear the necessary pressure.
Let's think in a more straightforward way. We know that a skirt won't fall when tied around the waist because the waist is like a mortise and tenon structure. As long as it is tied tightly enough to prevent the waistline from slipping, you rarely see a wrapped skirt falling off unless it isn't tied properly. Similarly, for high-waisted skirts, as long as the tying part is tightened, you can jump around without the skirt falling.
Fabric and Design Considerations
Of course, the people who made these clothes weren't "stupid". When making the skirt waistbands, they would choose fabrics with a rough surface or high friction, or add a lining with increased friction or a slightly rough surface inside. And the ties would be made of materials with support rather than smooth fabrics.
Many girls say that high-waisted skirts are easy to fall off. You can first check if the skirt waistbands and ties of your skirt take this into account. If they are all made of smooth fabrics, even if you have large breasts and tie it tightly (unless you tie a knot that won't come loose), the tie will still easily loosen and the skirt will fall off sooner or later. At this time, you can consider adding a non - slip lining or a transparent clip shoulder strap to avoid the skirt slipping. This principle also applies to high - waisted and chest - tied wearing methods.
Solutions for Flat - Chest Women
What if you have a flat chest? Well, you may not have seen the suspender or over - the - shoulder strap skirts of the Tang Dynasty. Yes, there were skirts with shoulder straps! If these skirts still fall off, it might be a problem with your wearing method.
Moreover, there were also elastic or drawstring skirts, although they were not very common.
Other Options
Finally, if you can't hold up the skirt in any way, it's okay. After all, there is also the "natural - waist" wearing method. The natural - waist skirt has always been a popular style. You don't have to follow the popular "high - waisted" way of wearing. It's also a good choice to continue with the traditional "natural - waist" wearing method.
Women in the Tang Dynasty could even wear men's round - collar robes, looking equally heroic and valiant. After all, the women of the Tang Dynasty had so many clothing options that they could be very confident.
