Formality

"In ancient times, the upper body clothing was called 'yi' (衣), while the lower body skirt was called 'chang' (裳). The initial form of Hanfu was the 'yi chang' system, which refers to wearing a top and a skirt separately. F. Yuan explains that the Hanfu with the 'yi chang' system is divided into ceremonial robes and ordinary short jackets paired with skirts in terms of formality. The tops have different styles such as straight-fronted and crossed-collar types, and during the Tang Dynasty, a belt at chest level also appeared. The most common type we see today is this style of Hanfu." In the Ming Dynasty, the combination of long shirts and mamian skirts was very popular and particularly suitable for sisters with fuller upper bodies. The standing collar style of the long shirt effectively conceals most of the flaws in the upper body, and the fabric's draping quality can hide belly fat. The design of the long skirt elongates the visual appearance, making one look taller and slimmer. Additionally, sisters with fuller upper bodies are also well-suited to Hanfu with a high waistline and a large skirt flare. The large skirt flare makes the lower body appear wider, while…