Chest-level ruqun is a term used to refer to a specific type of women's ruqun attire during the Sui, Tang, and Five Dynasties periods. It is one of the traditional costumes of the Han nationality. Many actresses in period dramas love wearing this type of chest-level ruqun. Not only was it popular during the Sui and Tang dynasties, but even in some historical fantasy or immortal martial arts dramas, such dresses are commonly seen, indicating how widely loved they are by many women. Let's take a look at which post-90s actresses wore chest-level ruqun in period dramas! 
With the weather getting warmer, fairy-like fans of chest-level ruqun will be eager to wear their hanfu again. “Chest-level ruqun” will once again dominate the wardrobes. However, there has always been a misconception about chest-level ruqun. Is chest-level ruqun really “ruqun”? Since most of the chest-level ruqun sold on the market have relatively thin tops, sometimes just a layer of sheer fabric, according to the distinction in hanfu that “single-layer is a shirt, double-layer is ru”, what do you think chest-level ruqun should be called?
Juqiong Hanfu refers to the traditional clothing of the Han nationality, similar to the kimono of the Yamato nation or the Tibetan robe, and cannot be generalized as “period costume.” Most costumes in period films and TV dramas belong to studio costumes rather than hanfu. Hanfu can mainly be divided into two categories: shenyi and ruqun. Shenyi can be further divided into straight hem and curved hem. Ruqun can be divided into: chest-level ruqun, mid-waist ruqun, overlapping-collar ruqun, cross-collar ruqun, half-sleeve ruqun, gown skirt, etc. Common accessories include: bai zi (vest), pi bo (scarf), cloak, etc. For more details, see the Baidu Encyclopedia entry on “Hanfu.”
Chest-level ruqun is the favorite of many people. Everyone likes it. Many people start wearing hanfu from ruqun, starting with chest-level ruqun, because chest-level ruqun is elegant and beautiful, and its price is relatively low among hanfu, making it cost-effective and thus the first choice for newcomers. However, when traveling, chest-level ruqun often encounters an awkward situation – it may slip off. Wangqing Hanfu does well in this regard. The design of Wangqing Hanfu makes chest-level ruqun comfortable to wear and not easy to slip off. Fairies who like chest-level ruqun must not miss it.
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Many netizens were interested in the chest-level ruqun worn by the little girl after seeing it. The costume worn by “Sakura Little Lolita” is called chest-level ruqun, which is a type of traditional Han nationality clothing. Chest-level ruqun first appeared in the Southern and Northern Dynasties and was the traditional attire of women during the Sui, Tang, and Five Dynasties periods. It gradually faded out of history, with a history of about 1,000 years. Chest-level ruqun generally comes in two types: overlapping-collar chest-level ruqun and cross-collar chest-level ruqun. Generally speaking, overlapping-collar chest-level ruqun is more widely used.
The dilemma of balancing appearance and practicality was previously discussed in the article “The Historical Basis of ‘Chest-Level Ruqun': How True or False?” | “Hanfu” Origin. The 2000 premiere of the TV drama “The Royal Palace” was a “noble person” in the development of “chest-level ruqun,” inventing or promoting the popularity of “chest-level ruqun” within the hanfu community. Many hanfu enthusiasts often deny the role of films and TV dramas in the spread and popularity of “period costumes,” believing that they make their costumes based on ancient paintings or cultural relics. This cognitive bias is actually the root cause of many hanfu being impractical.
Chest-level ruqun is a term used to refer to a specific type of women's ruqun attire during the Sui, Tang, and Five Dynasties periods. The dress style of upper ru and lower skirt is a tradition of the Han nationality. Since the Han and Jin dynasties, skirts were usually tied around the waist, but during the Sui, Tang, and Five Dynasties periods, skirts were tied higher, mostly above the chest. In clothing history, these are often referred to as high-waist ruqun. According to current research, they are generally called chest-level ruqun. However, don't assume it's the same as Fan Bingbing's Wu Meiniang or the costumes in TV period dramas. Actually, hanfu has its own form and soul. Hanfu includes middle seams and sleeve extensions, which will be discussed later. Costumes in films and TV dramas are generally called period costumes or studio costumes and cannot represent our national attire.
Hanfu refers to the traditional clothing of the Han nationality, similar to the kimono of the Yamato nation or the Tibetan robe, and cannot be generalized as “period costume.” Most costumes in period films and TV dramas belong to studio costumes rather than hanfu. Hanfu can mainly be divided into two categories: shenyi, ruqun. Shenyi can be further divided into straight hem and curved hem. Ruqun can be divided into: chest-level ruqun, mid-waist ruqun, overlapping-collar ruqun, cross-collar ruqun, half-sleeve ruqun, gown skirt, etc. Common accessories include: bai zi (vest), pi bo (scarf), cloak, etc. For more details, see the Baidu Encyclopedia entry on “Hanfu.”
There is now a long dress called a tube top dress. In ancient times, there was also a tube top dress, which the ancients gave a very beautiful name – “chest-level ruqun.” When this “chest-level ruqun” came out, it was loved by many women. At that time, many women wearing “chest-level ruqun” looked graceful and beautiful, and many poets wrote poems praising the beauty of “chest-level ruqun,” such as the line “Eyebrows rival willow leaves, skirts envy pomegranate flowers.” Among them, the pomegranate skirt is “chest-level ruqun.” There is also the saying “kneel before the pomegranate skirt,” describing the beauty of “chest-level ruqun.” Nowadays, many period dramas feature “chest-level ruqun” because actresses look sexy and charming in it. Let's see who looks the most beautiful in “chest-level ruqun.”