With the rise of Hanfu culture, more and more people like Hanfu, and many people want to try to wear Hanfu once. Today, I'd like to introduce some Chinese Hanfu styles to look slim, so that maybe you can avoid the trouble of selection. 01 - Tan-collar If I say what is the thinnest shape in all the Hanfu, the first thing I think about is the Tan-collar (坦领). This is a form of the Tang Dynasty. Now many stores have also made recovery suits. Wearing these recovered Tan-collar is really like putting the whole Tang Dynasty's prosperous atmosphere on them, which looks very luxurious. The upper half of the Tan-collar Hanfu is composed of two jackets with a large neckline, one Banbi (半臂), and one long sleeve, so it will be more layered. For girls, Tan-collar is really friendly. 02 - Ming's long shirt In addition to the Tang's Tan-collar, the Ming's long shirt also looks slim. Although most of the Ming's Han suits are very loose, they don't look bloated at all. Because the general length of the long shirt can reach the knee a little bit up. Compared with the coat, this length is relatively long. In…

As you know, how to dress up for a date is a profound problem. As long as you are social, whether you are single or not, there will be parties or parties. So today's topic is "how to choose modern hanfu style for a date?" If you like Hanfu, have you ever tried to wear modern Hanfu on a date or party? Do you have any tension when you put on your Hanfu on your first date? However, since you love it, you should wear it bravely, show yourself more perfectly, and show the real you more comprehensively. This issue of Hanfu Time provides you with a "dating dressing manual". Don't be afraid to lose yourself during dating.   How should friends and lovers wear when they meet for the first time? It's too serious to wear a grand traditional Hanfu, so try the matching of modern Hanfu & fashion. The bright color system will always be the absolute guarantee for others to shine in front of your eyes, so choosing a red system is a warm show for the first time.   If it's a girl with a good relationship or a guy who starts dating for a while,…

The ancient Chinese wedding dress, FengguanXiapei (凤冠霞帔), is the most secret dream of many ancient girls. In classical literary works and our imagination, FengguanXiapei often represents the conclusion of a good marriage, which is the most classic Chinese wedding dress. 1. What is "Fengguan"? Fengguan is the most solemn headdress in the Ming Dynasty. It is famous for its Phoenix-like ornaments. Fengguan had taken shape in the Han Dynasty. According to the records of historical materials, when the Empress Dowager participated in the sacrificial activities, she would wear jade ornaments in the shape of Phoenix. After the Han Dynasty, the headdress of Phoenix has been very popular. From the Song Dynasty, Fengguan was officially designated as the dress of Mingfu (命妇, women with titles in ancient times). When attending the important ceremony, Fengguan was needed. Apart from the dragon and phoenix, the gem is also an important part of Fengguan. According to the objects unearthed, the twelve dragon and nine phoenix crowns of the empress Xiaojing (孝靖皇后), including one hundred and twenty-one precious stones (fifty-three ruby, sixty-two sapphires, four emeralds and two pieces of topaz). Fengguan was a luxury that all the women of the Ming Dynasty longed for at that…

On the first day of the first lunar month, Deng Jie, 23, from Changsha, the capital of Hunan Province in central China, visited her grandmother's home in a red Hanfu embroidered with red clouds and bright yellow wool. Hanfu is the traditional costume of Han nationality, which was formed in the main residential area of Han nationality in ancient times. Deng's costume has the style of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). It's a traditional Chinese costume to send new year's greetings to the elderly at home during the Spring Festival. For Deng Jie, wearing Hanfu can add some classical flavor to the custom. Nowadays, more and more young people take Hanfu as part of their daily clothes. They say that they wear Hanfu clothes to express their appreciation for their traditions and to be connected with their roots. They even want to promote Hanfu as mainstream fashion. Passion for Hanfu "Every time I wear a Hanfu, I feel at ease." Deng said She has been obsessed with traditional clothes for nearly 10 years and wears Hanfu every day. "The first time I saw Hanfu was in a TV series." Deng tried to duplicate the look of various Chinese clothes she saw…

Today, I want to share with you a group of Hanfu fashion street photos in Barcelona, which are brought by Lin Lanchai (林烂柴), @newgoodi (古典新风尚) and their friends. It contains the traditional Chinese Hanfu and Han elements, as well as the classic Chinese elements such as the standing collar long shirt. It is mixed with the daily clothes to wear a different fashion sense. 01 Brocade Mamian-skirt with short sleeves, elegant and eye-catching. 02 This set of Qixiong Ruqun takes off the upper Ru inside and leaves only the outer Banbi, but it wears casual and lazy wind, which immediately refreshes a lot, and the casual collocation puts the Hanfu into a new style. 03 Han element cross neck shirt, with the acceptance of Hanfu by the public, the Han element has also led a wave of trends, and the international Chinese style design has gradually emerged a lot of Hanfu element design. 04 European handsome add Chinese style elegance, with Chinese fans as props, perfect! 05 >It's strange that it's very harmonious to use the lower skirt of Hanfu with a lace top, you maybe can't imagine this match. 06 Knit top with Song pants (宋裤)! Maybe it's more harmonious…

Today, I'd like to share with you a set of photos of a Chinese-style wedding dress. We have also introduced traditional Chinese wedding and wedding clothes. Every time we see newly married couples wearing Chinese Hanfu, we can not only feel the thick sweetness, but also feel the rich cultural background. Photo from: Jiuyoumu (九幽牧)

Beizi (褙子), a kind of traditional Chinese attire, began in the Sui Dynasty, both men and women can wear it. The style of Beizi is mainly straight collar and Duijin, with no stitching from the armpit on both sides. It is often worn outside other clothes. Popular in Song and Ming Dynasties.   Origin and development of Beizi Beizi began in the Sui Dynasty. There are two ways of saying about the origin of the name of Beizi, one is Beizi means that when a person walks, his back should be straight to support his back and body; the other is the clothes that Beizi used to wear by servant, because the servant often stands behind the mistress, so gets the name. In the Song Dynasty, both the queen and the nobility, as well as the maidservants and ordinary people, all liked to wear Beizi. At the same time, it is also the formal dress of women in the Song Dynasty. Style Song Dynasty In the Song Dynasty, there were three kinds of collar styles: straight collar style was worn by women; slant cross collar style; round collar style was worn by men on formal occasions. The length of the…

Bijia (比甲) is a kind of Chinese outfit, it is a sleeveless and collarless vest, with two sides split to the knee. Its style is longer than that of the later vest, generally to the hip or knee, some longer, less than a ruler (about 33 cm long) from the ground. The main function is to keep warm, the advantage is very convenient, Bijia popular in the Yuan and Ming Dynasties. Origin & Development of Bijia Bijia was designed and made by the empress of Kublai Khan (the emperor of the Yuan Dynasty). At the beginning of the Yuan Dynasty, Bijia was worn by the emperor, and later gradually became popular among the people. Since the application of buttons in clothes appeared in the Yuan Dynasty, buttons have also been used in Bijia, which is more convenient and compact to wear. This is a new change in traditional Chinese outfits. Shape & Wear Style of Bijia In the Yuan Dynasty, Bijia was sleeveless and collarless, and the back of the garment was longer than the front, with two buttons made of thread on each side of the split, it was originally designed for the convenience of riding. The front chest…

With the revival of traditional culture, traditional Chinese outfits, Hanfu, is also more and more popular. However, there are still many readers who have some confusion about the structure of Hanfu. This article will introduce you to a complete set of structural details of Hanfu. "Hanfu", in general, refers to the traditional costumes of the Han nationality. It does not just refer to the clothing of the Han Dynasty. The traditional costume of the Han nationality can be traced back to the Zhou Dynasty. After the development of the Qin Dynasty, it gradually reached maturity in the Han Dynasty. Structural details of Chinese outfits Hanfu contains a complete set of clothing systems, including headwear, clothes, shoes, accessories, etc. 1. Hanfu Headwear (Shoufu, 首服) Shoufu is the headwear, which is an important part of traditional Chinese outfits. We know that the traditional Han people, both men, and women, should have their hair tied. When men and women grow up, they will wind their hair into a bun and put it on their head, and fix it with a hairpin. The main headdress is Mao (hat, 帽), Jin (scarf, 巾), etc. The headwear of adult men is often Guan (crown, 冠) Bian…

Chinese silk dress has a history of thousands of years in China. Wearing a silk dress has become a symbol of wealth and status. Silk is a special product of China. The ancient Chinese working people invented and produced silk products on a large scale, which opened the first large-scale trade exchange between the East and the West in world history, known as the silk road. History of Silk In ancient times, silk was a kind of textile woven by silk. Due to the expansion of textile materials in modern times, all textiles woven with man-made or natural filament fibers can be called generalized silk. The silk made of pure silk is also called "real silk". Since the Western Han Dynasty, China's silk has been shipped abroad in large quantities, becoming a world-famous product. At that time, the road from China to the West was called the "Silk Road" by Europe, and China was also called the "Silk Country". In ancient times, China began to raise silkworms for silk. In 1925, an antique was unearthed in Shanxi Province. According to the research of archaeologists, is the cocoon shell, it is about 1.36cm long and 1.04cm wide, which provides the earliest…

Chinese skirts have a long history in China. As we all know, in ancient times, ancestors joined together with leaves or hides to keep out the cold, and became the rudiments of skirts. Chinese Skirts in Pre Qin Period It is said that more than four thousand years ago, the Yellow Emperor established the system of "Shangyi Xiachang (上衣下裳, upper garment, and lower skirt)", stipulating that people of different status wear different colors of clothes. The "Chang" at that time were skirts. The statues unearthed in Anyang, Henan Province, are wearing flat hats, collars, skirts, belts, and pointed shoes. It generally reflects the situation of clothing in the Shang Dynasty. In the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, people generally wore Shenyi, and the upper top was connected with the lower skirt. Shenyi is similar to a dress, but it's slightly different. Han Dynasty In the Han Dynasty, skirts spread, with short tops and long skirts. The clothes of the existing terracotta figures of the Han Dynasty and those of Kabuki have such a clear reflection. At that time, the skirts all had folds, which were called "pleated skirts". According to the literature, Zhao Feiyan, the empress…

Chinese women's clothing - Hanfu, as the most classic traditional Asian dress has a long history and rich styles. Which styles are popular at present? We have sorted out the popular Hanfu styles and the corresponding style introduction. Ruqun (襦裙) Ruqun is a kind of Hanfu, is one of the earliest and most basic clothing forms in the history of Hanfu, and is one of the most important forms of Chinese women's clothing. From the Warring States period to the Ming Dynasty, though the length and width changed from time to time, the basic shape remained the original pattern. The top of the upper body and the skirts of the lower body are called Ruqun, which are the typical "Shangyi Xiachang (上衣下裳, upper top, and lower skirt)" clothing systems. The top is called "ru", which is generally shorter than the knee; the lower body skirt is called "qun". Ruqun is actually a combination of two kinds of clothes. Ruqun appeared in the Warring States period, rising in the Wei, Jin and Southern and Northern Dynasties. Based on the height of the skirt waist, Ruqun can be divided into QiyaoRuqun (mid-waist) Gaoyao Ruqun (high-waist) and Qixiong Ruqun (chest). According to the style…

Song Dynasty clothing mainly refers to the Song Dynasty Hanfu clothes, including the popular clothing in the Northern Song Dynasty and the Southern Song Dynasty, which is a pearl in the development of clothing history.   Brief of Song Dynasty clothing In the beginning, the function of clothing is to shield the body from the cold, but with the development of society, clothing has gradually been given other meanings, which has become a class manifestation of different levels. In feudal society, the dress system has always been an important system of monarch's administration. Different classes and occasions wear different clothes, which cannot violate the regulations. Moreover, clothing can reflect the characteristics of the times. The political, economic, and cultural prosperity of the prosperous Tang Dynasty, in such a social background, has formed a majestic, open, and magnificent clothing characteristics. While the Song Dynasty is different from the prosperous Tang Dynasty in the strength of the force, its emphasis on culture and light military, advocating the social trend of thought of Neo Confucianism, making the Song Dynasty clothing changed the magnificent atmosphere of the previous dynasty, became simple and elegant, conservative and introverted, but also formed its own distinctive characteristics. Characteristics…

At the beginning of the new year, I believe that at this time, many girls are searching for all kinds of new clothes, but what kind of skirt is more suitable for you? Let you get a fascinating "highlight moment"? Hanfu, of course! Let "Hanfu Time" tell you how to wear Hanfu differently. Retro Chinese Girl Costume There are many combinations of Chinese and Western clothing, such as wearing a British hat, long gloves, long boots, holding long handle umbrella as style characteristics, or combing long curly hair or European curly hair to a concave shape. In fact, even a small pearl hairpin can make people excited. demonstration It doesn't really matter what the match is. What's important is to integrate these two styles. Even if walking on the street, you won't feel weird, but feel comfortable and amazing. Traditional innovation of Chinese Girl Costume If there are not so many props on hand, then how can the traditional Hanfu match well? So propose some ingenious ways to make the Chinese girl costume match more Chinese style. demonstration Hanfu Element Charm of Chinese Costume How to match a Chinese style dress or a Hanfu element skirt? In fact, the cognition…

The traditional Chinese long dress is the symbol of Chinese nationality. Nowadays, we can see many kinds of China's style dresses with admirable textiles and delicate embroidery all around the world. Actually, traditional European costume has similar dress patterns and a corset has been used to emphasize women’s bodyline. Both western and eastern outfits show the approach to how people and society perceive on dress and women. As we know, each region's traditional costume is not only the dress to decorate on women’s body, but also to express the identity of their life and culture. Browse the list of beautiful Chinese dress styles and find the one you love the most to add just a touch of luxury and fun to your every day. And hope you like it. Best 4 Chinese Long Dress in History We should know that China has a long history. In fact, there are more than hundreds of styles of clothing in all periods, but don't worry, we will pick out the most popular dress styles for you. 1. Shenyi The shenyi is a traditional Chinese dress literally "cover the whole body," which is the classic garment for both males and females. Traditionally, shenyi's fabric…

Hanfu, as the traditional clothing of China, appeared as early as 5000 years ago in the Huaxia period. And until the Han Dynasty, uniform dress standards were established, and Han Fu clothing officially became the basic style clothing for the ancient Chinese people. The Han Dynasty clothing developed rapidly in this period and had a great influence on the history of Chinese dress. Each China's dynasty has its own memorable culture. Han dynasty, for the first time, costume design and color use have become unified, making traditional Chinese clothing an extremely important part of Chinese culture and a great work of art. Actually, throughout China's history, clothing style experienced a notable changing from ancient times to the modern era. Spanning over four centuries, the Han period is considered a golden age in Chinese history. The Han dynasty is a long history, but the Han dynasty clothing retained its simple and elegant style. So, let's through this short article to explore that fascinating history.   A Brief History of Han Dynasty Clothing The Han dynasty was the second imperial dynasty of China, preceded by the Qin dynasty (221–206 BC) and succeeded by the Three Kingdoms period (220–280 AD). To this day,…

How popular is Chinese Hanfu? It is reported that the total market size of the Hanfu industry is estimated to reach 1.09 billion yuan. Chinese Hanfu Trend Even the foreign media have paid attention to Chinese Hanfu. According to CNN, Chinese Hanfu culture has become a new trend among Chinese young people. More and more young people put on Hanfu and go to the streets to show people Hanfu culture. AFP also said that in modern China, Hanfu fans are in all fields: from history fans to animation fans, to students and even young professionals. According to Russia's satellite news agency, Chinese Hanfu culture has spread to other countries for a long time. Mysterious patterns and silk have attracted people's attention. Now, this culture has returned again. With the increase of cultural exchanges between China and the west, more Chinese art forms and traditional culture have gradually entered the international field of vision. Some elements of Hanfu have also sought after. Indeed, integrating Chinese elements into fashion is a common design method of international brands in recent years. According to Singapore's Lianhe Zaobao, Chinese elements can be seen everywhere. In addition to the details of traditional Chinese costumes, Chinese art elements…

Tang Dynasty clothing mainly refers to the Tang Dynasty Hanfu clothes. Tang Dynasty is a period of great prosperity of China's feudal society. Both people's thoughts and material production have reached the ancient historical peak. Since the Tang Dynasty, a large number of flower patterns have been widely used in craft decoration. Its composition is lively and free, dense and symmetrical, plump, and mellow. Especially after the combination of wavy continuous patterns and floral plants, it was the popular pattern in that period. The style of the Tang Dynasty clothing has taken real flowers, grass, fish, and insects for sketching, instead of the previous creative idea of the "Mandate of Heaven." Still, the traditional mythical animals, like dragon and phoenix pattern, has not been excluded. At this time, the design of costume patterns tends to express the free, open mind and casual artistic style. The Feature of Tang Dynasty Clothing In the Tang Dynasty, foreign trade was developed, and the country was peaceful for a long time. Especially when the Tang Dynasty became the center of economic and cultural exchanges among Asian nations, it was the most glorious page in the history of Asian history. This period absorbed Indian and…

Just jumped out of the New Year's festivities and the countdown to the Chinese New Year is about to begin again, are you ready for your New Year's clothes? If you are still struggling with how to wear Chinese New Year traditional clothing in order to be successful and eye-catching when taking photos or visiting friends and relatives in the New Year, then grab a pencil and paper to take notes, let me tell you! Chinese New Year Traditional Clothing for Girls This orange Chinese tunic not only looks good on you, but it's also made for a super New Year's Eve that will definitely be the most noticeable in a crowd. The fluffy square collar is cute and good-looking, and you can absolutely get a bunch of positive feedback when visiting friends and relatives, and it can also be paired with a Mamian-skirt or a fashion skirt. For the Year of the Rat, it's obvious that you should prepare Chinese New Year traditional clothing! The cute little squirrel is holding a small golden pine cone, surrounded by grapevines, which is both cute and auspicious with the meaning of "good harvest and prosperity". A Mamian-skirt is one of the must-have…