Chinese Hanfu, the traditional dress of the Han majority of China for over 20 centuries now, is in a completely different space today than it was several thousands of years ago. Traditional silk Hanfu dresses with their silk fabrics, long skirts, and trumpet-sleeved shirts might have been a rage in another age. However, today, functionality and practicality have gained dominance over traditional, when it comes to Hanfu clothing.
While some of these casual Hanfu dresses are also good enough to be worn to formal occasions, religious ceremonies, weddings, etc.. we would request you to check with the theme of the occasion, before you wear your casual dress to it. Listed below are some styles of womenâs casual Hanfu dresses that you might want to consider adding to your wardrobe.
1. Lightweight Tencel Hanfu
The Hanfu is a traditional Chinese costume, but you may want to wear something casual when attending informal parties. So, here is an everyday Hanfu top, which you can wear over your traditional two-piece Hanfu suit to make it look cool and relaxed. This watermelon-red, handmade top is made from 80% rayon and 20% chiffon.
The materials are so thin and comfortable that you donât even realize you have been wearing them! Since it is made from sheer fabric, it is extremely lightweight. It doesnât have any buttons, and you can wear it in an open style for parties.
2. Blue Hanfu Dress
One look at this dress, and you will be reminded of the traditional Tibetan Lhasa style of clothing. Made from a blend of silk, polyester, and cotton, this long and casual Hanfu maxi dress comes with a drawstring. You can tie it at the side of the waist to make the dress look traditional.
The dress is available in a pleasant, sky blue shade with a white collar and embroidery sleeves. You can shop in various sizes like XS and 2XL.
3. Fashion Red Hanfu
A list of casual womenâs Hanfu dresses is incomplete without the mention of red color Hanfu costumes. Here is one of that kind, made from shiny brocade material, this wine-colored Hanfu style of hanfu shirt is designed to make you look stylish and traditional at the same time. Thanks to its texture and color, this hanfu is also perfect for evening parties.
4. Ming Style Hanfu Jacket
This Ming Dynasty of Hanfu costume looks casual yet elegant. It is a full set, and it contains a long pink daxiushan jacket with huge sleeves, with a classic mamianqun hanfu skirt. The top and the skirt have small embroidered floral prints all over, which adds to the beauty of this costume. The flower-shaped design at the collar makes it look different from the other formal 3-piece Hanfu costumes that you would have seen.
Made from polyester, this suit hugs your skin very well and is perfect for evening parties, costume events, tea ceremonies, and other dress-up events.
5. Cute Hanfu Dress
Here is a simple and cute Hanfu dress that not only looks casual but stylish as well. The white and sky blue color combination of this dress is sure to take your breath away. And it has a flat-collared style and floral embroidery in a corner. The skirt also contains small floral prints in pink. The dress stops at your ankle and is extremely comfortable during the summer and spring seasons.
6. Song Dynasty Casual Hanfu
The Hanfu dresses in the Song Dynasty period were known for their casual looks, simple floral prints, pastel colors, elegance, and ease of use. Here is yet another simple and stylish Hanfu three-piece suit. It has an outer, see-through top, an inner camisole, and a skirt.
You can choose from a white or green top, available in short and long versions. The short version stops at your waist, while the long version extends well below your knees. The beauty of this dress lies in its simplicity.
7. Wuxia Cosplay Hanfu
This 3-piece wuxia style Hanfu suit is unmissable, and made from polyester, making it a perfect outfit for your evening Hanfu parties or ceremonies. It comes with a sheer outer jacket, a white cross-collared top, and a flowing ruqun skirt with a red waistband. You can complement this outfit by wearing suitable Hanfu accessories like makeup, headgear, brow stickers, footwear, and more. If you are interested in this outfit, you can also choose from extra small to large sizes.
We are sure you might have heard about these casual styles of Hanfu for the first time. You can also create these styles easily at home if you own a few Hanfu outfits. Try mixing and matching the shirt, jackets, and skirts of the dresses to get the perfect color combination, so that you can reuse your dresses in a creative way at every party you attend. Casual Hanfu dresses are extremely popular among young women, especially teenagers today. They have started to wear these styles every day to the office because these dresses are comfortable, cool, and classy. The best part about these casual outfits is that they are perfect for all seasons as well. So isnât it time for you to recreate these styles in your wardrobe?