Recently, a friend mentioned to Keke that she encountered a lady wearing Hanfu while traveling in Chengdu. She thought the lady's outfit was particularly beautiful, so she took a second look and politely asked what kind of clothing it was. Someone from the onlooking crowd said “ancient costume,” which led to the lady in Hanfu loudly rebuking, “What do you mean by ancient costume? Do you understand that this is Hanfu? Not recognizing your own ethnic attire, are you even Chinese?” “Do you know about Hanfu culture? Can you afford Hanfu?” The rest were just insults.
Which discontinued Hanfu items are there?: Looking at them, they are all knockoffs. Each piece seems familiar, and most of the model pictures are stolen. They should be knockoffs of Yan Shanting, definitely knockoffs of more than ten (Zhaoji and Eternal Regret Song), Qinghui Pavilion (Thousand Li Riverside), and Liu Yan Xileng (Du Ruo). If you like them, you can ask in the Hanfu Trading Bar which original store they come from, but some Hanfu items have been discontinued and cannot be purchased anymore. [Some mannequin photos show poor craftsmanship. You can identify knockoff stores by checking if the title mentions “ancient costume” (except for Hanfu stores that explicitly state “not ancient costume”). Mannequins with pink and white vertical stripes are all knockoffs from the same source.
Ranking the ugliest ancient costumes TOP0, no uglier than these, even Yang Mi and Dilireba couldn't escape! Everyone often watches historical dramas and loves many actresses' ancient costumes because of the elegance and beauty of Hanfu, which gives many actresses a different charm. However, in some historical dramas, to pursue unique visual experiences, exaggerated costumes are used, making many actresses labeled with the ugliest ancient costumes. Take a look at the ugliest ancient costumes TOP0 collected by the editor. Are you satisfied with this ranking?
After doing my makeup and styling, I put on clothes. I chose five outfits: yellow with apricot, green with white, blue with white, pink with green, and red with black. I didn't remember their names because it wasn't worth it. When changing clothes, I realized that the so-called high-quality ancient costumes were actually cheap materials typical of photo studios. I don't know if it was because the clothes I chose weren't great, but each one was a bit wrinkled. The layered costumes that looked good in samples turned out to be mostly one-piece or two-piece sets, with at most an additional lining or accessory. Clothespins were the most common prop, ensuring a snug fit, and on average, it only took five minutes to change into a new outfit.
The term “Hanfu” originated in the late Qing and early Republican periods, coined by those who returned from studying abroad, which is why we call it Hanfu rather than Huafu, Xia attire, or Chinese traditional clothing today. Some people classify all dynastic attire as Hanfu, completely ignoring the significance of changes in attire with dynastic transitions. It's a simple fact that Tang attire is called Tangzhuang and not Hanfu. Does this mean that some people think all dynastic attire is Hanfu simply because they consider themselves Han Chinese? This reflects a lack of understanding. The Han Dynasty was divided; during the Han period, there was no concept of the Han ethnicity, nor any classification of groups. The only term used was Huaxia. Han people, Hanfu, Han military, and Han officials referred to the Han Dynasty and the Han state.
After doing my makeup and styling, I put on clothes. I chose five outfits: yellow with apricot, green with white, blue with white, pink with green, and red with black. I didn't remember their names because it wasn't worth it. When changing clothes, I realized that the so-called high-quality ancient costumes were actually cheap materials typical of photo studios. I don't know if it was because the clothes I chose weren't great, but each one was a bit wrinkled. The layered costumes that looked good in samples turned out to be mostly one-piece or two-piece sets, with at most an additional lining or accessory. Clothespins were the most common prop, ensuring a snug fit, and on average, it only took five minutes to change into a new outfit.
Liu Yifei, due to her ethereal appearance in ancient costumes, is often called “Fairy Sister” by fans. Although this nickname comes from “Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils,” her most ethereal ancient costume is when she played Xiaolongnü, especially in this side profile full-body shot where she sits playing a zither in a white dress amidst mist, adding to her ethereal charm. Seeing this, do you also think the title “Fairy Sister” fits her perfectly?
Zhiyuji Zhuqing Sha, this shop seems to be run by Xu Jiao, the little girl who played a boy in “CJ7.” There's nothing wrong with it, and it also features bright red Hanfu. I previously watched a video where a guy explained that not all red Hanfu can be used as wedding attire. This shop doesn't specify its use for weddings, so I decided against it. Also, the skirt has a 3-meter circumference, and there's a saying that “3 meters forms a barrel, 6 meters a flower, and 9 meters a fairy,” so I'm a bit disappointed with 3 meters. Hmm.
Firstly, we need to clarify what Hanfu looks like. Is the so-called “ancient costume” worn in modern TV dramas actually Hanfu? Moreover, who wore the “wide-sleeved robes” of Hanfu, and when did they wear them? Were all people in the Han Dynasty (or generally in ancient times) dressed in such wide-sleeved robes? Definitely not. Farmers wouldn't wear Hanfu as it would hinder their work. Neither would craftsmen, woodcutters, fishermen, or martial artists. Only scholars, a small portion of the urban population, and officials would wear such attire. Thus, even in the Han Dynasty, the number of people wearing wide-sleeved robes was minimal. In modern times, Hanfu can only be worn as pajamas.
What is a modification and what is a mess? I've spent thousands of words explaining terms, providing examples, and reasoning. You can reflect on it. I have a computer to fix and don't have time to continue this discussion. If you bought a dress with issues in its design and feel it's a waste to discard it, insisting it's a modification is unnecessary. If you like the dress, just wear it. Calling it a “beautiful dress” will never be wrong. It's not as if dresses that aren't called “Hanfu” can't be worn. If a dress can only be worn if it's called “Hanfu,” then it truly shouldn't be worn.