China has a vast territory, and there have been countless dynasties on this land. In addition to countless treasures left behind, the traditional costumes of the Han people are also one of the dazzling treasures. Hanfu was once lost in the torrent of history. With the restoration of national confidence, it has also been loved by contemporary young people.
From the unearthed costumes, we can also see that the aesthetics of the ancients also changed with the changes of dynasties, so let’s take a look at the most popular Hanfu from the four dynasties of Jin, Tang, Song and Ming!
1. Hanfu made in Jin Dynasty
During the Wei and Jin Dynasties, due to constant wars and frequent dynasty changes, the clothing culture was influenced by various ethnic groups, and "Wei and Jin Dynasties" is the word that best explains the characteristics of the Han costumes made in the Jin Dynasty. The Wei and Jin Dynasties itself refers to the free and easy-going people at that time. Sexy and straightforward style, but his behavioral style will also affect the aesthetic characteristics of the time.
At present, the more popular Jin-style Hanfu is a one-piece torn skirt with a long-sleeved cross-collar jacket, and then a slightly loose cross-collar jacket or half-arm. The ancient "stacked" style was also quite charming and wide. The cuffs are slightly fairy-like, and the higher waistline makes the entire figure of both men and women look taller, more handsome, and quite chic.
However, it is worth mentioning that the Jin-style Hanfu does exist, but the "Wei-Jin style" related to it is controversial. The Jin-style Hanfu will have a piece of fabric connecting under the hem, which is called "waistband", and the broken skirt It is made of multiple trapezoidal fabrics spliced together to make the skirt naturally pleated. The common style is the eight-piece skirt.
Therefore, when choosing between Jin-style Hanfu and Wei-Jin style, cute little ones can make a basic judgment based on whether there are waistbands or torn skirts instead of pleated skirts.
The Tang Dynasty was also the era when men and women were most equal. Therefore, both men and women were more open-minded. Women also had a high degree of freedom in dressing. Bare chest matching was also very common.
I believe that most Hanfu enthusiasts are attracted by the Hanfu made in the Tang Dynasty, so there is an interesting joke, "Start with the chest, and be loyal to the Ming system." Yes, the most classic representative of the Hanfu made in the Tang Dynasty is the chest-high undershirt. The skirt is graceful and gorgeous without losing its charm. It is also the choice of most cute young ladies.
Chest-length underskirt skirt designOn the chest, the soft lines that drape down the skirt can not only create a tall posture with legs below the chest, but are also very tolerant to the figure. Wearing a chest-high underskirt is very girlish, youthful and smart, so it is no wonder that it has become the first choice of little fairies.
Commonly matched chest-length undershirts include cross-neck undershirts and double-breasted undershirts. Of course, a few ladies will choose flat collars, round necks, etc. The fabric of the undershirt can be chosen to be lighter and thinner. When wearing it in summer, It's not stuffy either.
However, there is currently a lot of controversy over chest-high underskirts. The most common ones are the one-piece and two-piece styles. Indeed, the two-piece chest-high underskirts were improved to be more convenient to wear and less likely to fall off, so they are called Chinese elements can also avoid stepping on thunder.
Although the Song Dynasty was prosperous, it was also plagued by long-term wars and the influence of "Confucianism". Therefore, although the Hanfu made in the Song Dynasty still followed most of the shapes of the Tang system, it abandoned the beauty of the Tang system and began to be restrained and elegant. With a trace of leisure and comfortable charm, it is the "simple beauty" in modern people's aesthetics.
Currently, the most popular items made in the Song Dynasty include tube tops, shirts and jackets, vests, pleated skirts, two-piece skirts, crotches and pants (which can be simply understood as Song trousers). The specific matching "formula" is [tube top + pleated skirt + long gown or jacket], as shown in the picture, casual and comfortable, closer to daily life;
As the temperature drops, you can choose [tube top/airplane sleeves + jacket + vest/raccoon sleeves + jacket/cloak], which are all very warm.
However, many young ladies say that they cannot distinguish between a shirt, a coat, and a jacket. In fact, you only need to remember that a single layer is a shirt, a double layer is a jacket, short above the knee, long below the knee, and a jacket is a kind of The ankle-length coat has slits on both sides to the waist, making the overall body slim-fitting.
At the same time, I have to mention that there is a very special makeup style in the Song Dynasty, that is, pearl dimples, which have been restored in many film and television dramas. Unexpectedly, it adds exquisite beauty to the elegant style, and it is also something that young ladies can try. makeup!
I have to mention this sentence again: "Start at the chest level and be loyal to the Ming Dynasty." The Ming Dynasty Hanfu completely put high-end words such as grandeur and dignity on the public screen, so it also made it famous among many big shots. The ultimate “belonging”.
During the Ming Dynasty, the clothing system of Hanfu was actually stipulated. It is not an exaggeration to describe the Hanfu made in the Ming Dynasty as "genzhengmiaohong", so there is no need to worry about whether the shape is questionable.
In the Hanfu made in the Ming Dynasty, there are also shirts and coats. This does not need too much introduction. However, the collar must be divided carefully, otherwise it will be easy to make a joke. The collar types of shirts and coats are divided into straight collar, round collar and stand collar. (vertical collar), and each has a subdivision of large lapel (slanted lapel) and double lapel. For example, this young lady is wearing a white stand-up collar slanted lapel gown with a straight collar and double lapel (the collar type is the same as bijia). Showing dignity and elegance.
The horse-faced skirt matched with the lower body is also very popular in the outfits of "Ming Dynasty girls". It can be said that anything can be done with a horse-faced skirt, and it can be mixed with modern clothes or clothes from other dynasties.
The horse-faced skirt has pleats on both sides and a smooth middle. The excellent drape makes it sway without feeling frivolous when walking, perfectly blending a woman's gracefulness with elegance and stability. However, there is a drawback to the horse-face skirt, that is, if the waist-to-hip ratio is too large, the pleats will appear, which will affect the visual effect!
Of course, the brilliance of Chinese costume culture cannot be summarized in this short article. The above costumes are only the most representative costumes of each dynasty. In addition to the shapes, there are actually countless costume craftsmanship that are amazing. And marvel at the wisdom of the ancients, so if you are interested, you can also learn more.
