In the last 5000 years or so, hanfu clothes have witnessed a lot of changes in their fabrics, styles, and patterns. During different dynasties, this traditional dress witnessed new styles in the form of the addition of colors, the design of the clothes, how a particular piece of clothing was worn, etc.
Though we might have seen thousands of patterns of Hanfu dresses, only a few styles stay in our hearts forever. It may be because of the simplicity of these styles, unique designs, durable fabrics, or any other reason. In this list below, we will take you through some of these top styles of Hanfu dresses that are as popular today, as they were many centuries ago.
1. Floral Hanfu Dress
This is a beautiful dress, perfect for formal and informal Hanfu parties and important Chinese occasions or festivals. It’s a handmade suit made from soft polyester material. The maxi dress in a light orange shade has beautiful, bold and bright, embroidered patterns, right at the chest area, giving the dress a good contrasting design.
The highlight of this dress is the half-sheer sleeve that stretches all to the wrist. The yellow waistband tied across the bold, embroidered patterns is only a feather in the cap of this awesome dress. It is available in multiple sizes, ranging from XS (bust of 82cm) to XL (bust of 104cm).
2. Red Hanfu Dress
Here is a flowing, sheer red hanfu costume that you would love to wear to a Hanfu dance party. With its flared sleeves, side slits at the waist, and see-through pattern, this is definitely one of the bolder choices of Hanfu dressing that you would have ever come across. Of course, you can also wear dark red underwear just like in the picture.
This attractive costume is made from 100% polyester and comes with a wrap front robe closure style. This wonderful top is available in red and black colors. You can pair it with flared pants or a flowing skirt, to make your dance moves look more graceful than they already are.
3. Stylish Hanfu Jacket
This fashion hanfu jacket not only looks good over Hanfu sets but also with other casual forms of clothing like jeans and leggings. Made from a blend of polyester and spandex, this coat comes with a waterfall collar pattern and long sleeves. This one comes with drawstrings that you can use to wrap it at the front.
If you decide to buy this coat to add a dash of style to your Hanfu clothes, you are in for a treat. You will get this in multiple colors, including black, burgundy, pink, navy blue, coffee brown, red, dark green, peach, royal blue, dark gray, light gray, and rose red.
4. Trendy Hanfu in Midnight Blue
Here is a modern and attractive style of Hanfu dress in midnight blue! This is a 3-piece suit containing a camisole, outer coat, and a short horse face skirt. The skirt stops just above your knees, and it has impressive prints representing the midnight scenery. You cannot miss the embroidered patterns of the Kongming lanterns and the shiny texture of the skirt when you see this dress.
You have an option to buy only the blue jacket or the entire suit in this pattern. We would recommend buying the entire suit if you are not a fan of mixing and matching styles. The yellow camisole goes very well with the dark blue coat and skirt of this suit. Currently, this suit is available in 4 sizes.
5. Glittery Hanfu Dress
You wouldn’t normally associate shine and glitter with a traditional Hanfu dress. However, this one is different. This 4-piece Hanfu set represents the traditional Tang elements very well. While the set itself comes with a dress, inner coat, and outer coat, you will also get a complementary scarf, to make your dress look absolutely authentic and traditional.
The long, twirling skirt of this costume has a pendulum of 4m, and it is made from glittery fabric, with intricate prints all over. While you get only one color option (beige), you can choose from multiple size options, when buying this dress – S(total dress length 120cm), M (dress length 125cm), L (dress length 130cm), and XL (dress length 135cm).
6. Classic Aoqun Hanfu
This is a modern aoqun hanfu jacket, and it is becoming quite popular among young women today, because of its unique design. This stylish, handmade jacket is made from a blend of wool and polyester, making it a perfect accompaniment for your autumn or winter Hanfu dress. With its cross-bust design, this white/ pink jacket comes with a simple golden floral embroidery at the top.
The unique feature of this top is that it comes with big sleeves, making it flexible to be worn for any formal or informal parties, with equal elegance.
7. Fashionable Print Hanfu Shirt
If you are looking for a stylish Hanfu Shirt to be worn with any kind of lower garment (skirt or pants), look no further than this one. This is a floral print style, with a belt to accentuate your slender figure. And it is made from loose cotton, this shirt is available in one size only (chest size of 94cm), but it can fit many body sizes, thanks to the belt.
Most of these Hanfu dresses are available in different sizes and dimensions. So, if you want to own some of the evergreen styles of Hanfu costumes in your wardrobe, you should focus on the sizes and choose the one that fits you perfectly.