The Xiuhe costume that people wear when getting married now comes from the costume in the TV drama "Orange is Red" and is named after the female protagonist Xiuhe. Xiuhe Clothing initially blended some design elements of Hanfu and Qing Dynasty clothing, with loose fitting tops and skirts. Nowadays, with the changes in people's aesthetics and needs, tops are more designed with waist cinching to highlight the waist and better match the bride's figure.
1、 The Origin and Evolution of Xiuhe
Xiu He Fu is a redesigned costume created by Ye Jintian and others for female characters from wealthy families in the TV series "Orange Red". Xiuhe clothing originated from the coat and skirt worn by women in the late Qing Dynasty and early Republic of China. The top was a standing collar or round collar, with a length above the knee, and the cuffs were mostly two layers, shaped like a fan. The lower garment was a horse faced skirt with a loose skirt, which could be used to make beds.
Nowadays, after more than a decade of evolution, Xiuhe clothing is more in line with modern aesthetics. The top is generally a waist cinching style, with little change in the collar, and there are single-layer and double-layer cuffs, as well as wide and narrow sleeves. The lower garment is still a horse face skirt.
2、 Color taboos for bride's wedding gown
The traditional color of the Xiuhe costume is bright red, which is very festive and is also the color that most brides choose. However, after development, Xiuhe clothing is not limited to red in color. Xiuhe clothing in blue, gold, champagne, pink and other colors have also appeared on the market.
Regarding the color taboos of Xiuhe clothing, the editor believes that the colors that can be seen on the market are basically selectable, or can be judged according to local customs. If the local customs are to wear red for weddings and not to wear other colors such as blue Xiuhe, then the decision to wear red Xiuhe clothing can be made according to local customs.