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What Are Chinese Girls' Outfits Called?
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What Are Chinese Girls’ Outfits Called?

If you’ve ever strolled through the streets of China, you’ve probably noticed how diverse women’s fashion can be—some dress in comfy, casual styles like students fresh out of class, while others carry a classical elegance (like Chinese hanfu), as if Read more…

By xuezixuan2025, 1 day2025年9月15日 ago
Why Hanfu Hats Matter So Much?
Hanfu Knowledge Unveiled

Why Hanfu Hats Matter So Much?

In the past, China was known as the “Nation of Clothing and Etiquette,” meaning its dress and ritual culture far outshone that of neighboring regions. If someone dressed sloppily—say, with messy hair and disheveled clothing—they might even be seen as Read more…

By xuezixuan2025, 5 days2025年9月11日 ago
Why Is the Qipao Called China’s “National Dress” but Not Hanfu?
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Why Is the Qipao Called China’s “National Dress” but Not Hanfu?

How many of you clicked on this article because of the title? Maybe you’re curious which outfit Chinese people see as the “better” choice—qipaos or hanfu. By the end, you’ll understand. If you ask which outfit best highlights a woman’s Read more…

By xuezixuan2025, 1 week2025年9月9日 ago
Stories about Ancient Chinese People

Do All Historical Dramas Use Fans in Wedding Scenes Now?

When I was younger, the wedding scenes I saw in historical dramas almost always showed the bride with a red veil covering her head. But nowadays, in many shows, the bride often no longer wears the veil—instead, she hides her Read more…

By xuezixuan2025, 2 weeks2025年9月6日 ago
Some “Insider Terms” in the Hanfu Community
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Some “Insider Terms” in the Hanfu Community

Since hanfu originated in China, the Chinese hanfu community has been around longer and naturally developed its own set of insider terms or “slang.” Many Chinese outfits fans outside of China may not be very familiar with these. So in Read more…

By xuezixuan2025, 2 weeks2025年9月4日 ago
What Are the Different Types of Hanfu?
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What Are the Different Types of Hanfu?

We’ve already talked about many types of hanfu in previous posts, but this time let’s do a big roundup. Think of it as a handy guide that marks out the main styles, who they’re for, and a few fun facts Read more…

By xuezixuan2025, 2 weeks2025年9月2日 ago
Why Are White-Haired Characters Becoming More Common in TV and Film?
Hanfu Styling Hacks

Why Are White-Haired Characters Becoming More Common in TV and Film?

I came across a post asking why so many Chinese people seem to have a thing for “white hair.” At first, I thought it was just a niche discussion, but a quick search showed that a lot of people actually Read more…

By xuezixuan2025, 3 weeks2025年8月28日 ago
What Shoes Did Hanfu Wear? - Modern Times(Part 2)
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What Shoes Did Hanfu Wear? – Modern Times(Part 2)

After looking at those ancient shoes last time, you probably got a feel for how much creativity and style people put into what they wore. But let’s be real—most of us 21st-century office folks still rely on modern shoes for Read more…

By xuezixuan2025, 3 weeks2025年8月27日 ago
What Shoes Did Hanfu Wear? – Ancient Times (Part 1)
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What Shoes Did Hanfu Wear? – Ancient Times (Part 1)

Shoes are an important part of Hanfu culture. In ancient China, people even used a poetic term—“foot clothing” (足衣)—to describe shoes and socks. As the name suggests, it simply refers to garments worn on the feet. In the last article, Silkdivas Read more…

By xuezixuan2025, 4 weeks2025年8月22日 ago
What Is the Name of the Makeup Worn with Hanfu? (Part 2)
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What Is the Name of the Makeup Worn with Hanfu? (Part 2)

In the previous article, we talked about makeup from the Pre-Qin period to the “goose yellow look” of the Wei, Jin, and Southern and Northern Dynasties. But with so many exquisite styles of makeup in the history of Chinese outfit, Read more…

By xuezixuan2025, 4 weeks2025年8月21日 ago

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  • What Are Chinese Girls’ Outfits Called?
  • Why Hanfu Hats Matter So Much?
  • Why Is the Qipao Called China’s “National Dress” but Not Hanfu?
  • Do All Historical Dramas Use Fans in Wedding Scenes Now?
  • Some “Insider Terms” in the Hanfu Community
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