Evolution Of Women’s Clothing Throughout Different Periods
Qin And Han Dynasties
From the Qin to the early Han dynasty, the clothing form was a long full-body garment belonging to something known as the “Sewn-Up System”, called Shenyi (深衣).
Wei, Jin, Southern And Northern Dynasties
nfluenced by the “left lapel” tradition in the Hu culture, a new style of lapel called “opposite lapel” appeared and became popular in the Central Plains as a compromise.
Tang And Song Dynasties
Aside from developing the form of clothes worn during the Wei and Jin dynasties, women’s clothes during the Tang dynasty were more bright-colored——red and green were particularly preferred. The women’s clothing during the Song dynasty was developed based on clothing from the Tang era.
Yuan, Ming, And Qing Dynasties
During the Yuan dynasty (established by the Mongols), since the Mongolian and other northern minorities did not attach importance to light, soft, thin, and transparent fabrics, women’s clothing gradually developed into a jacket with a lining. Thick fabrics such as brocade and velvet were widely used, which stayed prevalent until the Ming and Qing dynasties.
