Before getting into the world of hanfu, you might have thought that a $30 outfit was expensive, and you would haggle over accessories. But since entering the world of hanfu, your mindset has changed: “What? This originally priced 399 yuan six-meter embroidered qixiong is only 99 yuan in the first five minutes of its release? Damn! That's practically free; not buying it would be crazy!” “Aaaah, my favorite store is having an anniversary sale with a promotion to take 200 off purchases over 500 yuan, it's like they're giving it away for free!” As a result, you, who used to be frugal, fall for the merchants' tricks every time, buying countless sets of several hundred yuan worth of hanfu, filling up your closet without ever thinking it's too much. You've also bought many kinds of accessories. You haven't lost weight, but your wallet certainly has.
However, the widely accepted meaning of traditional costumes (guzhuang) has now become the clothing worn in historical dramas, primarily used for filming. These clothes are often artistically created for the needs of drama, without fixed patterns, and rely entirely on the designer's whims, merely looking ancient on the surface. Therefore, in this sense, guzhuang is not hanfu, and one should not try to look at hanfu through the lens of historical dramas. Because guzhuang is commonly understood as the clothing in historical dramas, it's best not to refer to hanfu as guzhuang to avoid unnecessary misunderstandings.
Before getting into the world of hanfu, you might have thought that a $30 outfit was expensive, and you would haggle over accessories. But since entering the world of hanfu, your mindset has changed: “What? This originally priced 399 yuan six-meter embroidered qixiong is only 99 yuan in the first five minutes of its release? Damn! That's practically free; not buying it would be crazy!” “Aaaah, my favorite store is having an anniversary sale with a promotion to take 200 off purchases over 500 yuan, it's like they're giving it away for free!” As a result, you, who used to be frugal, fall for the merchants' tricks every time, buying countless sets of several hundred yuan worth of hanfu, filling up your closet without ever thinking it's too much. You've also bought many kinds of accessories. You haven't lost weight, but your wallet certainly has.
Shooting outdoors inevitably involves long exposures, which require a tripod. I won't introduce tripods here, just give some advice. As an amateur photographer, I personally suggest not buying large tripods, as they are inconvenient to carry and as an amateur, you won't use them very often. Buy a smaller tripod that is easy to carry and place; sometimes, a small tripod is better suited for certain shooting locations. How much does it cost to shoot a set of traditional costume portraits in Beijing?
With the emergence of a large number of enthusiasts and researchers dedicated to hanfu, the “revival of traditional hanfu” has gained increasing acceptance among the public. Efforts have been made to standardize the categories of hanfu, thus forming a modern system of traditional hanfu, making it easier for the public to understand. During festivals, many groups organize events where people wear traditional hanfu. We should not belittle ourselves because our traditional hanfu has many styles and can be difficult to promote, but one day it will succeed.
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This concept has always been vague, with many people conflating it with studio costumes. In fact, guzhuang generally has two interpretations: one is clothes worn in ancient times that later went out of fashion, such as Tang dynasty U-collar hanfu, which can be considered a kind of retro revival. The second interpretation is the clothes of ancient people, such as those unearthed from Mawangdui, referred to as guzhuang. The influence of so-called historical dramas has led many people to confuse guzhuang with film and television costumes, but guzhuang and film costumes are not equivalent regarding the issue of whether guzhuang in studios is hanfu.
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Yang Yang's ancient costume appearance is beyond doubt. When he played the adult Jia Baoyu in “The New Dream of Red Mansions,” he perfectly portrayed what it means to be gentle and refined. Yang Yang's facial features may be naturally suited for ancient costumes. Even in a drama like “The Goddess of Luo,” which had a bizarre plot, his appearance was still beautiful. Not to mention his role in “Three Lives Three Worlds, Ten Miles of Peach Blossoms,” where although he might have been a bit too showy, his looks alone were worth the ticket price.
Do not associate wearing hanfu with the inheritance of traditional culture. Most likely, you cannot even answer basic questions about hanfu, let alone understand China's profound traditional culture. How many people have studied Confucian classics? If wearing hanfu represents the revival of traditional culture, then wearing hanfu while speaking rudely, behaving improperly, or engaging in uncivilized behavior, could this be considered insulting traditional culture? It seems that most advocates of hanfu revival are students or merchants hyping it up. Generally, adults in society do not engage in such trivial matters; they focus on their careers and supporting their families. Moreover, wearing hanfu in today's era is extremely inconvenient. Can you ride a bicycle or electric scooter in hanfu? Is driving convenient? What kind of bag do you carry? Should you carry a bundle like in historical dramas? Instead of spending money on hanfu, why not buy books about traditional culture to learn more? Do not waste money on useless things, helping others sell hanfu and not achieving the ethereal feeling. Cheap hanfu lacks any beauty. Wearing hanfu requires a certain temperament, which cannot be achieved overnight. Look at those wearing hanfu on the street; they lack the essence and instead exude a rustic vibe. Understanding the phrase “inner cultivation leads to outer elegance” is essential.