The Hanfu style of dressing is very popular today, thanks to Asian men and women who don’t leave any stone unturned to flaunt their traditional costume to others on important Chinese festivals and religious occasions. Here is some basic information about Chinese hanfu dresses, to give you an overview of these traditional dresses.
Why is the Hanfu back in trend today?
Hanfu, the Chinese traditional dress of the Han dynasty for over 5000 years, has come back into the fashion scene with a huge bang in the recent past. Many Chinese students are studying in western universities today. They love to exhibit their culture and tradition on foreign soil. Therefore, they started wearing different types, colors and patterns of Hanfu dress on important occasions like Chinese New Year, religious occasions, costume parties and other important days on the Chinese calendar.
What types of fabric are mostly used to make Hanfu dresses today?
Over 5000 years ago, natural fibers like silk, cotton, tencel, ramie and linen were used for manufacturing exquisite Hanfu dresses with intricately embroidered works. However, today, durability and ease of maintenance have become the key factors in the business of making Hanfu dresses. So, synthetic fibers like polyester, nylon, and viscose are used in plenty, to make Hanfu dresses for all seasons.
One of the most attractive features of a Hanfu dress is the twirling skirt. As you walk, the skirt twirls to form an umbrella around your legs, giving the dress an elegant and stylish look. If you have been looking to buy good Hanfu skirts to match your top, you have come to the right place. Some of the popular trends of skirts are listed below. You can go through these, and choose the one that suits your top the best.
1. Black Pleated Wrap Skirt
A pleated skirt always does wonders to the look of your dress. If the skirt is of Hanfu pattern, you can only imagine how stylish and elegant it would be. This black, maxi Hanfu skirt comes with a waist belt and looks absolutely pretty and formal. You can get a short and long version of this skirt, to suit your length variations.
You can tie this handmade cotton skirt one side up, or you can tie in the Hanfu way, as per your choice. While the long version of the skirt is 103cm long, the short version is 93.5cm long. You can easily wrap this skirt around your waist and rock any Hanfu party that you go to. However, if your waist has a circumference of more than 85cm, you might want to opt for customized sizes from the manufacturer.
2. Horse Face Hanfu Skirt
If you don’t mind splurging on your Hanfu skirt, this is a great option for you. It costs more than an entire Hanfu set, and rightly so. In the earlier days, the horse face Hanfu skirt was quite common among the Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties. The Chinese wore this skirt while they were riding horses.
Over the years, the horse-face Hanfu skirt came to be highly popular, thanks to its attention to detail and elegance. This handmade skirt has organza woven gold makeup fabric and polyester all over. It comes in different sizes for men and women and is available in sizes S, M, L, and XL for both. Complete your look with a beautiful shirt or camisole to accentuate the elegance of this skirt.
3. Short Disney Princess Hanfu Skirt
Well, if you thought traditional Chinese Hanfu skirts were long and conservative, you are mistaken. Here is a skirt that will break all the fashion trends you have ever known in Hanfu dressing. This is a short and sexy Hanfu skirt, perfect for theme-based costume parties. It is a Disney Princess blue hanfu skirt, made from 95% polyester and 5% spandex, to give you comfort even worn for long hours.
The best part of this skirt is that it is available in quite a few sizes – ranging from S to 2XL. It has been designed to be an AOP skater skirt, but you can wear it along with your Hanfu shirt and jacket, to give Hanfu clothes a new meaning.
4. Modified Small Hanfu Skirt
This Hanfu skirt is a perfect blend of style, simplicity, and sophistication. It is a lightweight skirt, made from ramie linen fabric. This makes it perfect to be worn during the harsh summer season as well. While the waistband makes it comfortable for you to wear the skirt, the cute, little buttons on the side, give the skirt a fresh and innocent look.
Currently, this skirt is available in one size only, and it has a waist length of 68 to 75cm. You can get this Cheongsam skirt in two colors – a blue and white shirt to match your Hanfu shirt and jacket.
5. Cheongsam Style of Skirt with Adjustable Waist
You can never get tired of summery Hanfu skirts, can you? So, here is another Cheongsam style of skirt that comes with a flexible waist and. Made from soft ramie linen fabric, this skirt gives you ultimate comfort, even when worn for long hours. It is available in three colors – black, white and peach.
Though it is available in one size only, you don’t have to worry too much. The flexible waistband ensures that this skirt fits almost all body sizes. The total length of the waist is 86cm, while it fits perfectly for waist sizes between 63 and 90cm.
When buying Hanfu skirts, you should always go for the ones with adjustable waist styles. This way, these skirts would last for a long time, as they can accommodate your waist, even if you gain a few kilos. Also, it is a good idea to check the quality of the fabric of the skirt before buying it. You wouldn’t want to end up with a see-through skirt for a traditional Hanfu party, would you?