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How do I tell which dynasty a Hanfu style belongs to?
Hanfu styles seem to have changed a lot throughout history. If I see a Hanfu outfit, how can I tell which dynasty it’s from? Are there specific features that make it easy to recognize, or does it take a lot of knowledge to distinguish between them?
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Identifying which dynasty a Hanfu style belongs to can be tricky unless you’re familiar with the subtle differences in cuts, collars, sleeves, and fabric. The collar shape is one of the easiest ways to spot a dynasty—round collars were common in the Ming Dynasty, while cross-collar designs were popular in the Tang Dynasty. The sleeve style and length can also tell you a lot—long and flowing sleeves are often associated with the Tang, while the Song Dynasty is known for slimmer, more streamlined sleeves. Paying attention to fabric choices, like silks and brocades, can also give clues about which period the Hanfu is from.
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Check the collar! Tang dynasty loves U-shaped ones, Ming has stand-up collars. Sleeve shapes too—Song folks rocked narrow sleeves, while Han dynasty went wide.
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Silk patterns = dynasty cheat codes. Ming loved dragons, Tang adored florals. Google ‘hanfu timeline’ pics—it’s like fashion history TikTok but older.
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Ask the waistline! High-waisted skirts? Probably Tang. Lower, flowy ones? Ming or Song. Dynasty styles are very into waist drama.
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Fabrics whisper secrets. Han dynasty used simpler weaves, Qing got fancy with brocade. No polyester—obviously.
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