Difference between women's front and side openings in the late Qing Dynasty costume

The main difference between women's front opening and women's side opening lies in the different ways and positions of the front placket. Women's clothing in the late Qing Dynasty was divided into formal and casual wear, of which the formal wear included women's open and women's side open two kinds. The front closure of a woman's dress is open from the neckline to the hem, and the dress is worn from the front. The front opening is in the center of the dress, the sides are symmetrical, the ends of the front placket fit the body, and the hem of the dress is in a V shape. The female side opening is where the front placket opens on the left or right side, the dress is worn from the side and needs to be fastened with buttons or hooks. The female side opening is on the left or right side of the dress, the ends of the front placket do not fit the body, but have a gap, and the hem of the dress is also V-shaped. Generally speaking, the women's front opening and the women's side opening have different feelings and styles of wear. The women's front opening looks more dignified and formal, while the women's side opening is more flexible and casual, suitable for daily wear.