However, I still have a small suggestion: How should I put it, I am also 50 cm tall and weigh less than 90 pounds, but almost there. When I first got into hanfu, my favorite was the chest-aligned ruqun and this kind of waist-aligned cross-collar ruqun. My first piece of hanfu was a chest-aligned ruqun, and later I planned to buy a waist-aligned one, but my friend said it didn't suit me because I am quite short, and wearing a waist-aligned one would make me look proportionally unbalanced and unattractive. So, I gave up the idea of buying a waist-aligned one. (Of course, if you have good body proportions, you can ignore what I said.) I looked at his size chart.
The chest-aligned ruqun is a favorite for many people; everyone likes it. Many people start wearing hanfu with a ruqun, beginning with a chest-aligned ruqun because it is graceful and beautiful, and its price is relatively low among hanfu, making it cost-effective. Therefore, it is the top choice for beginners. However, when traveling, it is easy to encounter an awkward situation where it might fall off. Wangqing Hanfu has done very well in this aspect. The design of Wangqing Hanfu makes the chest-aligned ruqun comfortable to wear and less likely to fall off. Fairy girls who love chest-aligned ruquns should not miss it.
Of course! Wearing hanfu is just like wearing our regular clothes; as long as you like it, why not? I don't know if the “fat” you mentioned is similar to mine. I am also quite fat, so let me tell you how I wear hanfu myself. I don't wear a chest-aligned ruqun, although it is really beautiful. But it is only suitable for slim girls. It really highlights being overweight. I was even teased by my father when I wore a chest-aligned ruqun before.
Hanfu has become increasingly popular in recent years. I believe many people around you like to wear hanfu, which is very fashionable. When wearing hanfu, especially a chest-aligned ruqun, it is easy to slip down. What should you do about that? To wear a chest-aligned ruqun, first, put on the upper part and tie the sash, then put on the skirt, step into it, wrap the back panel around your back to the front and tie it under the chest, tie the first knot tightly, wrap the sash around the back and then to the front again, and tie the second knot. After tying the two knots on the back panel, move on to the front panel of the skirt. Wrap the upper part of the front panel around to the back, covering the knots on the back panel, and tie the sash in the same way, finally tying the sash on the side or front of the chest. This way, it won't easily fall off. Nowadays, many hanfu shops design chest-aligned ruquns with some anti-fall features, such as small ties between the upper part and the two lower panels. How to wear a chest-aligned ruqun without it falling off requires fully wrapping it.
Similarly, fat girls will not look fat when they wear it; instead, they may feel the clothes are loose. Fat girls are suitable for Ming-style hanfu because it does not show the flesh, or they can wear a dao robe or a round-collar robe. It is not recommended to wear a chest-aligned ruqun, but a restored version of the chest-aligned shirt and skirt can be worn, which is very slimming. Simply put, it's a belly band. A chest-aligned ruqun? I am also very fat. My first set of hanfu was a chest-aligned ruqun, which I wore quite well, but the fabric of the skirt must be chosen carefully. The outer layer of the one I bought was probably chiffon, which looked like gauze and made me look fat. I suggest buying one with a good drape.
According to the structure or method of wearing, chest-aligned ruquns can also be divided into two types: single-panel chest-aligned ruqun and two-panel chest-aligned ruqun. As the name suggests, a single-panel chest-aligned ruqun has only one panel, which can be vividly described as a skirt that can be unfolded into a flat piece of cloth, wrapped around the body to form a skirt. A single-panel chest-aligned ruqun is a more orthodox style of hanfu, as evidenced by many Song and Ming dynasty artifacts. The single-panel ruqun is worn by overlapping and wrapping, and the two ties extending from the skirt head are tied, providing a secure fit and reducing the likelihood of slipping.
Many girls think that only slender girls are suitable for wearing hanfu, but in fact, there are hanfu styles suitable for plump girls. For example, the chest-aligned ruqun. For plump girls, the chest-aligned ruqun is a very friendly hanfu. As we all know, the chest-aligned ruqun was popular during the Tang Dynasty, and we know that the Tang Dynasty appreciated plumpness. Therefore, the chest-aligned ruqun can largely cover the extra flab on our bodies. For plump girls, they can choose a chest-aligned ruqun to improve their overall appearance when wearing hanfu.
I often hear fellow hanfu enthusiasts complain about chest-aligned ruquns. They love them but also hate them. They look very beautiful when worn, especially in summer, making them particularly comfortable compared to other hanfu. However, modern chest-aligned ruquns not only compress the chest but also tend to fall off, making them troublesome and uncomfortable for daily wear. Therefore, fellow hanfu enthusiasts both love and hate chest-aligned ruquns. The question is, how did our ancestors wear chest-aligned ruquns for hundreds of years? Did they endure the discomfort for hundreds of years?
For hanfu girls, chest-aligned ruquns are always a hurdle. For newcomers, a chest-aligned ruqun is indeed a versatile and safe choice. Its style is very gentle and approachable, and wearing it will not result in an overly exaggerated image. Moreover, the styling of a chest-aligned ruqun is very simple, usually pre-matched by merchants, allowing newcomers to enjoy their preferred style without much fuss.
I believe both methods of wearing a chest-aligned ruqun have their own merits. Although the single-panel method is more historically accurate, the two-panel method is a reasonable guess based on the split waistbands found in unearthed artifacts. Neither method significantly affects the overall appearance of the skirt. However, I personally prefer the single-panel chest-aligned ruqun because it looks similar and is less likely to slip off. What do you think about these two methods of wearing a chest-aligned ruqun? Feel free to discuss in the comments section.