Asian -dressing style
From cultures and lifestyle topic now we are gonna see the traditional asian garments. Asian countries have rich cultures and one aspect of those is their traditional garment wear, many of which have maintained garment wear, many of which have maintained their history and meaning throughout centuries, while others have evolved to modern users and versions, allowing people to keep traditions alive. The dressing styles are ...
1. Hanfu
These clothing are all similar types of attire and can be found in China and Hong Kong. The Hanfu is a term used for any gender. The Qipao and Cheongsam both refer to the same thing - clothing for women - but the different words are used depending on the origin. Lastly, the Changshan is for men. The Hanfu traditionally has consisted of a robe or shirt for the upper body, paired with a pleated skirt below. The Cheongsam, pictured below, has its origins from the founding of the Republic of China in 1912. It signified a desire for a modern society, including more rights for women. Throughout the years, it has transformed from a loose fitting dress into form fitting one with side slits up to the thigh, according to women’s bodies. Florals have remained the most common design, and it is most often paired with high heels. While it used to be common everyday wear among fashionable women, Western clothes have now gained popularity, though you can still see these clothes in festival times or in traditional hotels .
2. Aao dai
Ao translates to shirt and Dai to long in English. It consists of an ankle length one piece with long sleeves and slits down both sides that extend up to the hip. It is paired with trousers underneath. For men, it’s a looser fit but women’s dresses are tight, emphasizing the body’s curves. The Ao Dai is still widely popular in Vietnam, and is worn during weddings,Vietnamese Lunar New Year and as a uniform for teachers and students, flight attendants and more.
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3.Hanbok
The Hanbok is South Korea’s traditional attire, and is called the same thing for men and women. It originates from ancient royalty, who wore them as their everyday clothing.A full set of Hanbok for men consists of a vest, top jacket, and pants, while for women it consists of a top jacket, undershirt, skirt and pants, though there are a wide variation of styles and designs, such as a one piece dress for both genders. The Hanbok is a loose fitting costume and can be found in many varying colors, ranging from neutral, solid colors to vibrant multicolored jackets and skirts. The modern Hanbok is becoming more frequently popular, with K-pop artists donning them, bringing a interest in them among Korean citizens.
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4.Kimono
Perhaps one of the more popular Asian attires, the Kimono is Japan’s traditional article of clothing. It comes in various styles and can be worn by men and women, with the most common style being a T-shaped, full length wrap garment, paired with an belt. The colors of the Kimono are symbolic, and the combinations can represent the seasons, marital status, age, or political class one belonged to. Though it was once everyday wear, it was replaced by Western clothing in popularity. Now, it is worn only during special occasions such as weddings, funerals, tea ceremonies and others.
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5.Saree & Dupatta
The Saree is the traditional female garment of Bangladesh, but is also worn in many other South Asian countries. It is a dress that varies in length between 15 to 30 feet that is wrapped around the waist and then draped over the shoulder in a very particular way, although there’s more than one way to wear it. In addition to the Sari, there is also a blouse and underskirt that is worn in combination. The Dupatta is a shawl-like scarf worn around the neck or shoulders. It is commonly part of the Shalwar Kameez, a woman’s traditional outfit found in South and Central Asia. The word Dupatta is sanskrit, meaning double strip of cloth. Similar to western scarves.
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References:-
1.https://www.newhanfu.com/2919.html
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