{"id":6793,"date":"2025-07-31T17:45:43","date_gmt":"2025-07-31T09:45:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.silkdivas.com\/blog\/?p=6793"},"modified":"2025-08-04T08:55:54","modified_gmt":"2025-08-04T00:55:54","slug":"is-hanfu-gender-neutral-take-the-mamian-skirt-as-an-example","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.silkdivas.com\/blog\/index.php\/2025\/07\/31\/is-hanfu-gender-neutral-take-the-mamian-skirt-as-an-example\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Hanfu Gender-Neutral? Take the Mamian Skirt as an Example"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>You\u2019ve probably seen lots of women wearing hanfu\u2014take actress Xu Jiao, for example. She wore a wide-belt <a href=\"https:\/\/www.silkdivas.com\/en-gb\/catalog\/HanfuSilkDivas\/mamian-skirt\">mamian&nbsp;skirt<\/a>&nbsp;to the 36th Golden Rooster Awards while promoting the film <em>Be My Family<\/em>. It was a great way to showcase the elegance of hanfu on such a formal and public occasion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, there\u2019s been some confusion lately. Some media outlets have claimed that the mamian skirt isn&#8217;t just for women\u2014that men can wear it too. While inclusivity is great, this kind of statement has led to misunderstandings about hanfu. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For instance, <em>China Daily<\/em>&nbsp;published a \u201ccultural facts\u201d video on its official website suggesting exactly that. Since it&#8217;s an international-facing channel, mistakes like this can mislead both local and global audiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"437\" height=\"350\" src=\"https:\/\/www.silkdivas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-201.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6795\" style=\"width:507px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s why we made this short video\u2014to help clear things up and offer a simple intro to hanfu for anyone who might be unfamiliar with it. Hopefully, it helps correct some of the common misconceptions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2160. The <em>Mamianqun<\/em>&nbsp;Example<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To be honest, hanfu does have men\u2019s and women\u2019s styles\u2014and <strong>the mamian skirt <\/strong>is a case in point. It\u2019s probably the most well-known hanfu style, and yes, <strong>it\u2019s traditionally a women\u2019s garment<\/strong>. But that doesn\u2019t mean men can\u2019t wear it.\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The photos in China Daily\u2019s previous mamian skirt explainer, which showed Ming dynasty men, weren\u2019t actually wearing mamian skirts. Those were yisha robes(\u66f3\u6492\u888d) or tieli robes (\u8d34\u91cc\u888d)\u2014totally different.\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Scholars like Bao Mingxin and Huang Nengfu note that the term <strong>&#8220;mamian skirt&#8221; historically refers only to women\u2019s styles.<\/strong> This traces back to the Qing dynasty\u2019s &#8220;hair-cutting and clothing reform,&#8221; which disrupted the original hanfu system. Once worn by both genders, mamian skirts survived only as women\u2019s wear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2161. Why Is Men\u2019s Hanfu So Hard to Find?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s go back to the mamianqun for a moment. Just like shirts or jeans today, there are both men\u2019s and women\u2019s versions\u2014same basic structure, but different styling. Women\u2019s skirts usually feature embroidery, decorative hems, and more ornate details. Men\u2019s versions tend to be simpler and more understated, without embroidery or elaborate trims.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, we\u2019re definitely not saying that men can\u2019t wear the more decorative styles\u2014they absolutely can if they want to. But it\u2019s worth asking: why is it so difficult to find men\u2019s Hanfu in the first place?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The truth is, there is demand, but many people simply don\u2019t know where to buy men\u2019s Hanfu\u2014especially traditional styles like the male version of the mamianqun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So where did the confusion come from? Why are people even debating whether men can wear mamianqun?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Part of it comes from the market. Many brands produce <strong>\u201cunisex\u201d or couple\u2019s sets to cut costs, blending elements from both men\u2019s and women\u2019s styles, <\/strong>which blurs the lines. On top of that, <strong>most people learn about Hanfu from TV dramas or shopping apps\u2014sources that don\u2019t always offer historically accurate information.<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2162. What Did Ancient Men\u2019s Hanfu Actually Look Like?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Traditional men\u2019s Hanfu has a long history. One of the earliest and most formal styles was the \u201cupper garment and lower skirt\u201d system (shang yi xia chang), which dates back thousands of years. Men\u2019s lower garments, or chang (\u88f3), evolved from waist wraps and were an essential part of ceremonial dress in early Chinese civilization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"361\" height=\"271\" src=\"https:\/\/www.silkdivas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-203.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6797\" style=\"width:467px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the Ming Dynasty, both men and women wore skirts with a similar structure\u2014two overlapping panels on each side and pleats sewn into the sides. The women\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.silkdivas.com\/en-gb\/catalog\/HanfuSilkDivas\/mamian-skirt\">mamian skirt<\/a> followed this format. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"430\" height=\"287\" src=\"https:\/\/www.silkdivas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-205.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6799\" style=\"width:480px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is&nbsp;men\u2019s version  <strong>\u2193 \u2193<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"242\" height=\"227\" src=\"https:\/\/www.silkdivas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-207.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6801\" style=\"width:324px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most authoritative examples of male Hanfu comes from a set of court robes once owned by the Confucius family, now featured in the Chinese documentary National Treasure. This complete Ming Dynasty court outfit\u2014believed to be the earliest and best-preserved example\u2014clearly shows the structure and styling of formal men\u2019s Hanfu.&nbsp;<strong>\u2193 \u2193 \u2193<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"322\" height=\"484\" src=\"https:\/\/www.silkdivas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-209.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6803\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This shows that men\u2019s and women\u2019s lower garments in the Ming Dynasty shared the same structure but differed in style\u2014sound familiar to modern fashion? It\u2019s like Western shirts, which exist for both genders but have totally different cuts and styles, making cross-gender wear uncommon.\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"593\" height=\"285\" src=\"https:\/\/www.silkdivas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/0cfddd678156381d494c26b2a9063790.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6824\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond that, here\u2019s a rough breakdown of men\u2019s typical layering:\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Base layer (the two on the left): A symmetric undershirt or a cross-collar jacket on top, paired with trousers or an underskirt below.\u200b<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Middle layer: A daopao (blue) or tieli (beige).\u200b<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Outer layer: A changyi (long robe) or a cape.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">IV. Some Thoughts\u200b<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Nowadays in China, men rarely choose to wear robes; their usual outfits are mostly tops with pants. In many cases, men in society are even reluctant to get close to or try hanfu at all\u2014mainly because they find it too cumbersome.\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take a look at the picture below: the man in it is actually wearing a women\u2019s mamian skirt. But what if he thinks he\u2019s dressing up as a &#8220;Jinyiwei&#8221; (imperial guard agency of the Ming Dynasty)?\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"253\" height=\"443\" src=\"https:\/\/www.silkdivas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-211.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6805\" style=\"width:387px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In reality, true Jinyiwei would have worn clothes like yisha robes (\u66f3\u6492\u888d) or flying fish robes (\u98de\u9c7c\u670d).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"345\" height=\"199\" src=\"https:\/\/www.silkdivas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-213.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6807\" style=\"width:413px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"286\" height=\"380\" src=\"https:\/\/www.silkdivas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-215.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6809\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2164. Which Men\u2019s Hanfu Styles Are Suitable?\u200b<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Zhiduo (\u76f4\u88f0): A cross-collar long coat that falls below the knees, with a clean, smooth silhouette. It has side slits for easy movement, a central seam down the back and front, and sleeves that can be wide or narrow. Perfect for daily outings or casual occasions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"390\" height=\"260\" src=\"https:\/\/www.silkdivas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-217.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6811\" style=\"width:518px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Daopao (\u9053\u888d): A cross-collar robe with side slits and hidden panels, fastened with ties. It often has a plain white or light-colored collar guard, with wide or straight cuffs. It gives an elegant, scholarly vibe, ideal for daily wear or cultural events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"357\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.silkdivas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-219.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6813\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Round-collar robes: Once formal attire for officials, these have a rounded (or &#8220;round-collar&#8221;) neckline with a stiff inner lining and often buttons. Men\u2019s versions are mostly solid-colored with minimal, simple patterns, making them suitable for daily use or slightly formal occasions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"351\" height=\"513\" src=\"https:\/\/www.silkdivas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-221.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6815\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We believe that much of today\u2019s debate around Hanfu stems from a historical disconnect\u2014a break in cultural continuity that\u2019s left many people unsure about the structure and meaning of traditional clothing. At the heart of it, the issue is simple: most people just haven\u2019t had the chance to really learn what Chinese hanfu is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s why we always encourage newcomers to be patient and open-minded. Rediscovering a cultural tradition as rich and complex as Hanfu takes time\u2014and we\u2019re all still learning together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No matter your gender, if you wear Hanfu out of respect and appreciation, even if it\u2019s not perfectly \u201cgender accurate,\u201d that\u2019s totally okay. At SilkDivas, we understand. After all, the modern Hanfu industry is still in its early stages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re curious to learn more about Chinese dress history, styling tips, or cultural insights, feel free to follow us for more bite-sized content and inspiration!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You\u2019ve probably seen lots of women wearing hanfu\u2014take actress Xu Jiao, for example. She wore a wide-belt mamian&nbsp;skirt&nbsp;to the 36th Golden Rooster Awards while promoting the film Be My Family. It was a great way to showcase the elegance of hanfu on such a formal and public occasion. 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