If we go back just through the decades in our own lives it’s clear that some looks/fashion just worked then but not objectively a good outfit. That’s how I view the entirety of Tang Dynasty in terms of female fashion in ancient China. From the hair to the gowns, it’s a tough look to pull off and kudos to both Zhao Lu Si currently filming The Legend of Jewelry and Yang Zi also in production of her next drama Flourished Peony for pulling it off. Lu Si already did the Tang era once for The Long Ballad and she was super adorable while I believe this is Yang Zi’s first Tang period C-drama.
Both are very pretty.
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I prefer Yang Zi here. ZLS hairstyle is not flattering for her face shape.
Yeah, I could never figure out the ribbon tie above the breasts trend, LOL. Obviously, if you nwere full-figured, you were in trouble!
Tang dynasty’s beauty standards is being full-figured and voluptuous.
That’s what I meant. The tie is above the biggie breasts :). The actresses rarely are that voluptuous, though.
I bought a set of Tang dynasty outfit to wear…it suits my rounded figure. 🤣. Love it.
With the waist free of restraint, we can have breakfast lunch and dinner plus 2-3 snack times….haha
It is really comfortable to wear…and still look feminine and pretty. Great for Chinese New Year meals.
You have to think about toilet time though. ðŸ˜
All the layers… can be slightly inconvenient. 😂
I don’t have Tang outfit but I have a couple of qipao. NOT the sexy fitted one but loose fitting qipao.
I have a couple of those but it is the super body hugging ones…now with those, I cannot eat much. ðŸ˜
Will you wear it out haha? It looks so troublesome. Putting aside the qipao since it is not exactly a traditional costume, I actually think the kimono has the most ideal mix of elegance and simplicity to be worn on a more regular basis out of the 3.
For non fitted qipao styles, I think Fan Bing Bing has worn some lovely pants sets/ silhouettes for more casual looks – she’s definitely on the curvier side. Yang Mi has been wearing a lot of modernised hanfu separates since she’s angling hard for an endorsement deal but I find her personal style to be pretty uninspiring. I have a few similar style embroidered jackets and I find that ironically the western influencers do a better job pairing with everyday pieces – metallic pleated skirts, jeans, boots, heels in vibrant colours. Otherwise I think Myolie Wu and Kara Wai have worn some of the most stunning pieces, usually the jacket+pants combo. My current obsession though, is the loose qipao robe variation with long flared sleeves and a little tie at the side to create a waistline. It’s great, comfortable like a robe yet one of the most formal things I thing can get away on a normal workday, dressed down with loafers or mules.
you mean yutaka (the lightweight robes). Traditional kimono is made of silk and with many layers.
I would wear it out…It is fun. And great for winter season now. But I wear running shoes…no one noticed as long as I am not running. 🤣
@Jenny nope the kimono – I don’t think the layers are too much of a problem. The silhouette is compact, ankles are shown and the skirt doesn’t sweep the floor, and imagine getting into a small car – the hanbok skirt is voluminous and encroaches into the next person’s space while the Chinese robes are a walking hazard, the long flowing layers are just begging to be caught in something.
My Jap friends said that kimono is super troublesome for daily use because it’s difficult to go to toilet since it’s very tight, they can barely walk. Aside from qipao, kimono is my second fav traditional dress. I also love sari, but it’s a hassle to twirl those meters of fabric around for me the non Indian person.
@Guest – I am Japanese. Yukata is our daily lightweight wear. Kimono is traditional generally reserved for special occasions. I am glad you like our kimonos.
Yang Zi really matches the hairdos. She looks like a painting. Lol