Hanfu refers to the traditional clothing of the Han nationality, just like the Kimono for the Japanese and the Tibetan robes for the Tibetans. It cannot be simply referred to as “ancient costume”. Most costumes seen in historical TV dramas are actually studio costumes, not Hanfu. Hanfu can mainly be divided into two categories: Shenyi (deep clothing) and Ruqun (jacket-skirt ensemble). Shenyi can be further divided into Zhiju (straight hem) and Quju (curved hem). Ruqun can be divided into: High-chested ruqun, mid-waist ruqun, cross-collar ruqun, half-sleeve ruqun, aoqun (coat skirt), etc. Common accessories include: Baizi (overcoat), Pi-bo (scarf), Pifeng (cape), etc. For more details, see Baidu Baike's entry on “Hanfu”.
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Hanfu is also known as Han Yiguan, the traditional clothing of the Han Chinese, formed through the promotion of Zhou rituals and the imitation of heaven and earth by successive Han Chinese dynasties, resulting in a ritual clothing system that has remained unchanged for thousands of years. Since the time of the Yellow Emperor, Yao, and Shun, when they ruled the world by wearing clothes, Hanfu had already taken its basic form. Through the inheritance of Zhou rituals, it evolved into a complete clothing system during the Han dynasty and was popularized among the people. The names Hanfu, Han language, and Han customs all originated from this period. [Japan, Korea, and Vietnam have all enacted laws imitating the Han clothing system.] The Hanfu shown in the picture is a Ming Dynasty-style cape in red, with an inner Ming Dynasty-style aoqun. [Misunderstanding] Hanfu does not refer narrowly to the clothing of the Han dynasty but rather to the national costume of the Han people. Qipao and Magua are derived from Manchu clothing and are not Hanfu! Moreover, it is incorrect to say that Hanfu resembles Kimono or Hanbok; as the parent culture, both Kimono and Hanbok originate from Hanfu, just as we cannot say that a father resembles his son. For more details, see Baidu Baike's entry on “Hanfu”.
Based on sales, reputation, reviews, and other data from various platforms, the following list ranks the top ten most beautiful Hanfu of 2023: Yi Lu's fresh and elegant ancient costume Hanfu, Gu Lai Deng's exquisite embroidery ancient costume Hanfu, and Mu Ka Lun's embroidered Dragon Mother high-chested ruqun ancient costume Hanfu are ranked in the top three. Other products are also excellent, so if you are looking for products with the best cost-effectiveness or popularity, the following list can serve as your reference. Yi Lu's fresh and elegant ancient costume Hanfu.
Juqiong Hanfu refers to the traditional clothing of the Han nationality, just like the Kimono for the Japanese and the Tibetan robes for the Tibetans, and cannot be simply referred to as “ancient costume”. Most costumes seen in historical TV dramas are actually studio costumes, not Hanfu. Hanfu can mainly be divided into two categories: Shenyi (deep clothing) and Ruqun (jacket-skirt ensemble). Shenyi can be further divided into Zhiju (straight hem) and Quju (curved hem). Ruqun can be divided into: High-chested ruqun, mid-waist ruqun, cross-collar ruqun, half-sleeve ruqun, aoqun (coat skirt), etc. Common accessories include: Baizi (overcoat), Pi-bo (scarf), Pifeng (cape), etc. For more details, see Baidu Baike's entry on “Hanfu”.
There is now a type of long skirt called a tube top dress, which actually existed in ancient times and was given a beautiful name: “high-chested ruqun”. This “high-chested ruqun” was loved by many women upon its appearance. At that time, many women wore “high-chested ruqun” and looked graceful and charming, prompting many poets to write about the beauty of wearing “high-chested ruqun”. For example, in the poem “Eyebrows surpassing willow leaves, skirts competing with pomegranate flowers,” the pomegranate skirt refers to “high-chested ruqun.” There is also the saying “falling at the pomegranate skirt,” which describes the beauty of “high-chested ruqun.” Many historical dramas feature “high-chested ruqun” because this type of “high-chested ruqun” makes actresses look sexy and charming. Let's take a look at who wears “high-chested ruqun” the most beautifully.
High-chested ruqun refers to a specific type of women's ruqun attire from the Sui, Tang, and Five Dynasties periods. The upper ru and lower qun outfit is a Han tradition. Since the Han and Jin dynasties, skirts were worn around the waist, but during the Sui, Tang, and Five Dynasties periods, skirts were often worn higher up, mostly above the chest. Historians often refer to these as high-waisted ruqun. According to current research, they are generally called high-chested ruqun. However, do not mistake them for the costumes worn by Fan Bingbing in Empresses in the Palace or those seen in historical dramas. Hanfu has its own shape and spirit, including middle seams and sleeve extensions, which will be discussed later. Costumes seen in dramas are usually called ancient costumes or studio costumes and do not represent our national attire.
The dilemma of balancing appearance and substance was previously introduced in the article “Historical Basis of ‘High-chested Ruqun': How True Is It? | Tracing the Origins of ‘Hanfu'”. In 2000, the TV drama “The Legend of the Great Tang Palace” became a “noble person” in the development of “high-chested ruqun,” inventing or promoting its popularity in the Hanfu community. Many fans of Hanfu often deny the role of TV dramas in the spread and popularity of “ancient costumes,” believing that they make their garments based on ancient paintings or artifacts. This cognitive bias is actually the root cause of why many Hanfu garments are impractical.
High-chested ruqun refers to a specific type of women's ruqun attire from the Sui, Tang, and Five Dynasties periods and is a type of traditional Han clothing. Many women in historical dramas love to wear such high-chested ruqun. Not only during the Sui and Tang periods but even in some historical dramas set in fictional worlds or xianxia dramas, such dresses are commonly seen, indicating how much they are loved by women. Let's take a look at which post-90s actresses wear high-chested ruqun the most beautifully in historical dramas.
After seeing this, many netizens became interested in the high-chested ruqun worn by the little girl. The costume worn by “Sakura Little Lolita” is a type of traditional Han clothing called high-chested ruqun. The earliest high-chested ruqun appeared during the Southern and Northern Dynasties and was the traditional attire of women during the Sui, Tang, and Five Dynasties periods. It gradually faded from history after about 1000 years. High-chested ruqun is generally divided into two types: cross-collar high-chested ruqun and straight-front high-chested ruqun. Generally speaking, the straight-front high-chested ruqun is more widely used.