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It is estimated that many people are already eager to follow the series "Wolf Prince." In this drama, Li Qin plays the female lead, and her appearance can be said to light up the screen. In the promotional photos, Li Qin's stunning beauty really makes one want to admire! Li Qin is dressed in a blue Hanfu, the elegant color making her fresh and clear aura even more pure. The main part of this cross-collar Hanfu is a solid color style, looking very graceful and grand, effectively highlighting Li Qin's fair and tender skin. Her delicate facial features are truly captivating at first sight! The outer layer of this solid-colored Hanfu also has a decorative cardigan jacket. Although it is also light blue, the embossed pattern design serves as an excellent embellishment, not making the overall look too monotonous, while also not being overly luxurious, thus not breaking the original purity. The slit design at the cuff adds a touch of cape-like characteristics, adding a bit of momentum to the gentle and charming Li Qin, so she does not appear too fragile. From ancient times to the present, not only have Chinese characters undergone a process from complexity to simplicity,…

The waist-level ruqun is a type of ruqun, wearable by both men and women. As the skirt waist aligns with the waist, it is called "waist-level ruqun". This type of Hanfu's upper garment can be divided into cross-collar or straight-collar (cross-front). Cross-collar refers to a Y-shaped neckline with ties on the right side; straight-collar has two ties on either side that can be tied at the front. Therefore, the waist-level ruqun can be further categorized into cross-collar waist-level ruqun and straight-collar waist-level ruqun. The waist-level ruqun accentuates one's figure, especially those with slender waists will have a unique charm when wearing it. However, I do have a small suggestion: How should I put this? I am also 50 inches tall and weigh just under 90 pounds but close to it. When I first got into Hanfu, my favorite was the chest-level ruqun and this type of cross-collar waist-level ruqun. My first piece of Hanfu was a chest-level ruqun. Later, I planned to buy a waist-level one, but a friend said it wouldn't suit me because I am relatively short and wearing a waist-level would make me look like I have a 50-50 body ratio, which isn't attractive. So, I abandoned…

After the evolution of different dynasties, there are many styles and collar types. Today, Fashion Hanfu will introduce 6 common collar types of Chinese Hanfu for you. 1. JiaoLing (Cross collar) JiaoLing (Cross collar) Hanfu is a kind of collar type often seen in Hanfu, which is a typical feature of Hanfu collar type. Jiao Ling, as the name implies, refers to the front of the garment left and right intersection. The lapel of Hanfu is usually covered to the right with the letter Y, called the right lapel. The characteristics of right Lapel appeared at the beginning of the birth of Hanfu and have been continuing and influencing some ethnic costumes with deep Sinicization. It is the most original, basic, and a core feature of Hanfu. JiaoLing (Cross collar) 2. TanLing (Tan collar) TanLing (Tan collar), also known as u-collar, is one of the Han collar types. It is a kind of short coat developed by ShangRu since Wei and Jin Dynasties. It was very popular in the Tang Dynasty. So you can see a lot of this kind of dress in Dunhuang murals. The clothing with flat collar is usually tight, such as narrow sleeves and narrow waist.…

This section contains Shenyi (深衣).Size range: 165/88A to 185/104A. Please read the introduction of the topic and how to use this guide in advance. Introduction Shenyi is a long, straight Changshan with a separate upper Yi (衣) and lower Chang (裳), and joined together to cover the body. There are many different ways to cutting and sewing a Shenyi, but this section is only one of the simpler ones. To make a Shenyi, 12 pieces of equal-sized trapezoidal fabric are prepared and sewn together as a lower Chang, then the upper Yi garment and lower Chang are sewn together. It is also necessary to use another color of fabric as the edge, which eventually the completed Shenyi. The fabric of Shenyi is mostly white cloth, and the edge needs to be made of darker color fabric. In ancient times, if both parents and grandparents are alive, the edge is made of patterned fabric; if the parents are alive, the edge are made of cyan fabric; if orphans, edges are made of plain fabric. Shenyi gives people a graceful and elegant feeling. The basic features are cross collar, wide sleeve roots, slightly closed cuffs, and a Dadai (大带) as a waistband,…

The hairstyle of Hanfu is characterized by its hairstyle and crown, which can not only reflect the beautiful appearance of ancient women but also show the characteristics of age and identity. What kind of hairstyle should be worn with the ancient Chinese costume bearing the Chinese etiquette culture? Today, we will introduce the 9 common hairstyles of Hanfu to highlight the unique cultural temperament of “the country of clothing” and “the state of etiquette”. Style 1: Home bun At the end of the Tang Dynasty, the women in the capital combed their hair and held their faces on their temples. They were shaped like a vertebral bun. Style 2: Horse bun She wears a low bun and sweeps her eyebrows. All-day Acacia, just for the king haggard. Style 3: Cross bun It is named after its “cross” shape. The hair is sparse and the bun is crossed vertically. Style 4: Black bun “Miao custom Ji Wen”: the woman’s bun is a foot high, graceful and forehead, like overlapping and sharp. Style 5: Double bun Style 6: Startled Swan bun Wei palace people like to draw long eyebrows, make moth eyebrows, startled bun. It is shaped like a bird’s wings. Style…

This section contains Ruqun (襦裙), which can be divided into: Jiao Ling Shang Ru (交领上襦), Dui Jin Shang Ru (对襟上襦), Zhe Qun (褶裙) type A, Zhe Qun type B, Qi Xiong Shang Ru (齐胸上襦). Size range: Jiao Ling Shang Ru, Dui Jin Shang Ru, and Qi Xiong Shang Ru (155/80A to 175/96A),  Zhe Qun (155/64A to 175/80A). Please read the introduction of the topic and how to use this guide in advance. The Ruqun in this section should actually be called "Shan Qun (衫裙)". Ruqun is supposed to refer to the Hanfu style from the Wei and Jin dynasties, with a Yaolan (腰襕).   Introduction Ruqun (襦裙) is one of the earliest and most basic clothing forms in the history of Chinese dress. The Ruqun described here generally has a short upper Ru, reaching only to the waist or flush with the chest, while the Qun (skirt) is long and hangs down to the ground. According to the different styles of the collar, can be divided into: Jiao Ling Ruqun(交领襦裙, cross-collar); Dui Jin Ruqun(对襟襦裙, lapel). According to the height of the skirt waist, can be divided into: Zhong Yao Ruqun(中腰襦裙, mid-waist), the same as the Qi Yao Ruqun(齐腰襦裙); Gao Yao…

Another type that complements the "cross-collar" is the "straight-collar" and the "round-collar". The straight-collar refers to a neckline that directly falls vertically from the chest without crossing at the front. Some have ties at the chest while others are left open without any ties. This type of straight-collar garment is generally worn over cross-collar Hanfu as an outerwear, such as overcoats, half-sleeve garments, and robes, which are common in daily outerwear styles. The round-collar is more commonly seen in men's clothing, with a circular collar shape similar to a plate, also right-side dominant, with ties on the right shoulder. It was adopted in official costumes during the Han and Tang dynasties, and there were also round-collar styles in everyday clothing. In terms of clothing colors, they may not strictly adhere to the official regulations: officials of the first to fourth ranks wore bright red, fifth to seventh ranks wore greenish-blue, and eighth rank and below wore green. Generally, casual attire for officials was mostly dark blue or sky blue, with some green. For official attire with hats, bright red was more common. For example, in historical dramas, we often see scholars and top-ranked scholars wearing bright red official attire, however,…

China has a long history of five thousand years. The history written in this vast land by Chinese people flourishing, eating, clothing, housing, and transportation is every bit as colorful and splendid. National dress is the most intuitive expression of national style. For example, when we talk about Japan, people can quickly think of kimonos. What would come to mind if we were to find a synonym for Chinese costumes? In the heart of craftsman Zhong Yi, the word is definitely: Hanfu. Lin Chi-ling In May 2017, Lin Chi-ling in hanfu appears in a large advertisement in Times Square, New York, wearing a simple and elegant bean green hanfu dress. The soft and gentle, exquisite craftsmanship is hidden in the details, showing the restrained and dignified beauty of oriental women. The Chinese culture was promoted intuitively and fully, stunning the world. As a sharer of the second season of the program "THE GREAT SHOKUNIN", Lin had this to say in the program. "China, with its greatness of manners, is called Xia, and the beauty of its costumes is called Hua. Costumes and manners are traditionally the most external cultural heritage of a nation. Hanfu, is not the old clothes that…

Quju Robe This style of Han clothing comes from the Qin Dynasty to the Han Dynasty, also known as the round Lapel robe, which is usually defined as the robe made of deep clothes. It is characterized by a right Lapel with a cross collar. The end of the lapel is usually triangular in shape and is fixed by a tie around the back. So far, the unearthed objects are the Shan Rao Qu Ju robe from the Han Dynasty tomb of Mawangdui in Changsha, and its shape needs further study. Qixiong Ruqun Qixiong Ruqun is generally composed of a short upper Ruqu and a long chest skirt. It is also a variation of Ruqun, which is usually defined as a clothing system.Qixiong Ruqun is characterized by that the skirt is usually tied above the chest, and the chest strap can be tied in the center or the front and sides of the chest. Qixiong Ruqun was mainly popular during the Sui Dynasty, Tang Dynasty, and Five Dynasties. Today’s common forms are generally made with reference to the styles of the middle and late Tang Dynasty. In addition, the collar type of Qixiong Ruqun can be divided into two types:…

After the evolution of different dynasties, there are many styles and collar types. Today, Fashion Hanfu will introduce 6 common collar types of Chinese Hanfu for you. 1. JiaoLing (Cross collar) JiaoLing (Cross collar) Hanfu is a kind of collar type often seen in Hanfu, which is a typical feature of Hanfu collar type. Jiao Ling, as the name implies, refers to the front of the garment left and right intersection. The lapel of Hanfu is usually covered to the right with the letter Y, called the right lapel. The characteristics of right Lapel appeared at the beginning of the birth of Hanfu and have been continuing and influencing some ethnic costumes with deep Sinicization. It is the most original, basic, and a core feature of Hanfu. JiaoLing (Cross collar) 2. TanLing (Tan collar) TanLing (Tan collar), also known as u-collar, is one of the Han collar types. It is a kind of short coat developed by ShangRu since Wei and Jin Dynasties. It was very popular in the Tang Dynasty. So you can see a lot of this kind of dress in Dunhuang murals. The clothing with flat collar is usually tight, such as narrow sleeves and narrow waist.…

This section contains Zhiduo (直裰), Zhishen (直身), Daopao (道袍). Size range: 165/88A to 185/104A. Please read the introduction of the topic and how to use this guide in advance.   Introduction Zhiduo is a kind of costume from the Song Dynasty, the initial is mostly worn by monks, a few literati also wear, Song Zhiduo is generally not slit. By the Ming Dynasty, Zhiduo had become widely popular among literati and scholars, and the basic features of Ming Zhiduo were the cross collar, knee-length garment, slit on both sides without Bai (摆), generally with a collar guard on the collar, and mostly with pipa sleeves. The cutting and sewing patterns in this chapter are based on Ming Zhiduo. Zhishen was also an important costume of the Ming Dynasty, as well as Zhiduo and Daopao, the basic features of Zhishen are the same as Zhiduo, with a cross collar, more collar protection, pipa sleeves, and knee-length, but the difference is that there is outside Bai on both sides in Zhishen. Daopao is one of the traditional costumes of Taoism, but it was also the main style of casual wear and dress for scholars in the Ming Dynasty, so Daopao was not…