Gone are the days when Hanfu costumes were only considered traditional Chinese clothes with a rich history and heritage. Today, Hanfu clothes are quite active in the fashion scene, and these dresses have been making the right noises in this field for the world to sit up and take notice of them.
Here are common terminologies that you may come across when buying Hanfu clothes:
Many Hanfu dresses have the description of Cheongsam written on them. What does it mean? The Qipao or Cheongsam style of Hanfu dressing started to develop during the Qing Dynasty that ruled over China between 1644 and 1912. The people of this period were known as Qi people; therefore, the long gown they wore came to be known as Qipao.
Tang Suit
A Hanfu jacket is usually referred to as a Tang Suit, and it is quite easy to assume that this jacket evolved during the rule of the Tang Dynasty. However, that’s not the case in reality. Actually, the origin of the Tang suit too dates back to the Qing dynasty.
Zhongshan Suit
This is one of the most popular formal Hanfu clothes for men. It is a type of jacket with1 four pockets on the front, two on the upper side, and two on the lower side.
Today, we would like to show you a special style – the hanfu cloak.
1. White Pearl Hooded Hanfu Cloak
This maxi white hanfu with a cape is all that you need to add a dash of spice and style to your otherwise normal Hanfu dress. Made from a chiffon blend, this cloak comes with a button closure, which makes it easy to put on and remove this dress.
It is lightweight, but it can keep you cool during summer, thanks to its texture and the fabric used. Currently, this cloak is available in one standard size only, with a bust size of 120cm. So, this cloak might work well for you if you are of S, M, or L sizes. If you plan to buy this cloak, you have a wide variety of colors to choose from – white, beige, blue, gray, light blue, and red.
2. Yunjian Hanfu Cloak
This classy, embroidered hanfu cloak, keeps you comfortable during all seasons. It is made from a blend of linen (18%), chenille yarn (50%), and viscose (32%), making it extremely soft and perfect for sensitive skin. While this works well as a perfect top for your Hanfu pants or skirts, it can also be worn over the top, as a stylish coat or jacket.
One of the attractive features of this beautiful brown cloak is that it has an asymmetric back and front portion. Though it is available in one standard size (bust 194cm), this cloak looks good and fits different body sizes.
3. Loose Fit Short Hanfu Cloak Coat
More often than not, when you think of a cloak style of the outer coat, you usually imagine a piece that extends well until your calf. However, this piece is quite different and unique from the usual Hanfu cloaks you might have seen in this list. It is a short cloak and stops right at your waist.
It is made from 40% cotton and 60% tencel fabric, which explains the softness and texture of the dress. It is also extremely loose-fitting, adding a lot of style to your Hanfu top and bottom. You can choose from off white and black colors when shopping for this one. It is available in a standard size (total length of 68cm), but it belongs to the “one-size fits all” category because of its loose-fit style.
4. Winter Hanfu Cloak
If you have been looking for a good quality cloak to go well with your autumn or winter Hanfu sets, this one is a good choice for you. Made from fleece-like fabric, this cloak has fur patterns at the collar area to provide you warmth from the cold weather.
It is extremely loose-fitting and has long sleeves to match the elements of your Hanfu dress. Currently, this light violet cape is available in four sizes – S (total length 110cm), M (total length 116cm), L (total length 122cm) and XL (total length 128cm).
5. Deluxe Silk Hanfu Cape
Sometimes, you want to add some quirky element to your traditional Hanfu costume, don’t you? Well, this silk cloak comes in handy, in that case. This cloak has a cape that extends to your ankle, and makes you look nothing less than a superwoman!
This beautiful and easy to wear cloak is available in many colors – white, green, purple, and blue. It is a fully lined hood, which doesn’t have any buttons or zippers. You can easily wear this by fastening the metal clip of the cloak around your neck. A press of this clip, and your cloak falls free to the ground.
6. Fairy Hooded Open Front Cloak
Here is a wonderful opportunity for you to add some fairy style to your traditional Hanfu dress. This retro style hooded cloak coat comes with an open front and is a perfect accompaniment to your winter Hanfu dress. However, the best part is the back floral embroidery, which is very elegant and beautiful.
Hanfu cloaks are usually worn during winters to keep yourselves warm. However, with light hanfu fabric, they can also be worn in summer and for costume parties that have a certain theme. It is important to give enough consideration to the fabric and the texture of the cloak, as the wrong type of fabric can cause irritation for people with sensitive skin. Cloaks, like robes, coats, or jackets, can help you create a new fashion statement when wearing Hanfu dresses. Hence, it is important to choose one that suits the overall look of your upper & lower Hanfu garments to complete your authentic Chinese look.