Chinese wedding DRESS is a general term for traditional wedding dresses in China, mainly including the following types: dragon and phoenix coat, qipao, Xiuhe dress, phoenix crown and rosy robe, Hanfu, etc. They each have their own characteristics and are suitable for different styles of Chinese weddings.
1. Dragon Phoenix Robe
The dragon and phoenix coat is dignified and luxurious, with dragon and phoenix patterns embroidered with gold and silver threads on the surface. The Dragon and Phoenix Robe is a straight tube skirt with a waist cinching design on the top. The front placket is a straight placket, and the sleeves are usually 7-inch long with narrow and short cuffs. The dragon and phoenix coat symbolizes wealth and happiness, representing blessings for a beautiful life for the newlyweds.
2. Cheongsam
Cheongsam is a precious piece of clothing art in China. Its cutting and pattern are very close to the human body lines, which can well showcase the graceful figure and elegant temperament of women. The patterns on cheongsam are usually lotus flowers, koi fish, etc., which can bless newlyweds and beauty.
3. Show kimono
Xiuhe clothing is designed with a horse face skirt, with a larger hem that looks great when making a bed. Compared to dragon and phoenix coats, Xiuhe clothing has better tolerance for body shape and appears slimmer. The skirt of Xiuhe Fu is often embroidered with auspicious patterns such as lilies and peonies. If the bride wears a Xiuhe costume, the man can wear a Zhongshan suit, suit, etc. to match it.
4. Feng Guan Xia Chang
Fengguan Xiapi refers to the attire worn by wealthy women when they get married in ancient times to show honor, which later evolved into the attire worn by commoner women when they get married. In traditional Chinese weddings, the bride wears a large red brocade robe, a phoenix crown, and a rosy robe, exuding elegance and luxury. The groom wears a top scholar uniform embroidered with a qilin, exuding a majestic aura.
5. Hanfu
Hanfu wedding is also a type of Chinese wedding. The formal attire includes Zhou style Hanfu, Tang style Hanfu, and Ming style Hanfu. Currently, the most common is Zhou style Hanfu, which is usually paired with red and black colors. The bride should wear a red Hanfu, while the groom should wear a black one with red dots on the cuffs.
