What are the characteristics of costumes in Song Dynasty?

The clothing in Song Dynasty inherited the Tang Dynasty in color and style, but it blended better and more naturally with the tradition, giving people the feeling of retro style.

During the Song Dynasty, men's wear in the Song Dynasty generally followed the style of the Tang Dynasty. Generally speaking, people wear robes with collars or round necks. When doing things, they put their clothes on their belts. The clothes are black and white.

At that time, retired officials and scholar-officials often wore a double-breasted gown, called a "straight coat", with black edges on the sleeves, cuffs, neckline and corners, and a square cap on their heads, called a "Dongpo towel".

In Song Dynasty, women wore a short jacket with narrow sleeves and a long skirt. Usually, they wear small long-sleeved coats and double-breasted jackets, much like vests today. The neckline and front of the coat are embroidered with beautiful lace.

Men's wear:

Coronation clothes: The Song Dynasty began to reduce the types of coronation clothes, and non-coronation clothes were often worn in ceremonies.

Court dress: In the Song Dynasty, special decoration was added under the strong dress, which was called "square-heart bent collar".

Public office: In Song Dynasty, official office was official service.

Women's wear:

Costume: Its costume color is roughly the same as that of the Tang Dynasty.

Regular clothes: all are long-sleeved tops, long skirts and gowns.