Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)
Dressing style
The dress style of Ming Dynasty was inherited from the costume style in Song Dynasty, meanwhile, some parts of the costume absorbed Mogolian s’ elements. In the middle to late Ming Dynasty, the costume design use a massive amount of buttons.
Males The traditional clothing for men during this dynasty was depicted with broad sleeves and circular collars. Most of the men also wore a drooping strap with black silk ribbons and soft chuddar. Tunics were also worn by men during this dynasty. These had short sleeves and reached the knees. Most of these clothing were made of silk that was very popular during this dynasty. A padded jacket was worn over the upper garments to keep them warm during winter. Female Most women wore three collars with narrow sleeves during this dynasty. This is what made up their upper clothing most of the time. Pleated skirts were also popularized in this period and made clothing more graceful for women. Light colors became very popular during the start of the Ming Dynasty. Embroidered capes also became part of the ensemble for women’s clothing. It was worn over the shoulders which were called “Rosy Cloud Cape” due to its rosy and cloud-like shape. |
Men's dressing style in the Ming dynasty