Why do so few people wear Chinese tunic suits now?

From the early 1950s (especially after 1957) to the late 1970s and early 1980s, for about thirty years, the Chinese tunic suit was worn in most parts of the country (except Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan) , almost the only standard style of tops for men.

In the late period of the Cultural Revolution, when I was a child, all the boys in my class and I always wore Mao suits without exception. If you look at it from today's perspective, the children in the Zhongshan uniform at that time all looked like "little adults."

After the 1980s, Chinese tunic suits gradually faded out and clothing became more colorful.

In the mid-1980s, I stopped wearing Chinese tunic suits and started wearing suits, jackets, etc.

By the 1990s, not many Chinese men wore Mao suits. They were limited to some cadres (mainly worn when participating in important political activities), some elderly people and a few Mao suit enthusiasts.

Mao suit has monopolized the style of men's tops for 20 to 30 years, which is mainly closely related to the specific political environment.

In those days, "politics took command", politics was deeply involved in everyone's social life, and even every pore of everyone's daily life, including everyone's clothing, people's clothing was completely Fully "politicized": men wear Mao suits (in line with the clothing of leaders and revolutionary cadres), which is regarded as a necessary external standard for "revolutionary people" to show complete revolution; otherwise, if anyone If you are ignorant of current affairs and dare to follow the previous dress style and still choose suits or robes or mandarin jackets, you will be regarded by your superiors or the "general masses of the people" as "rich landlords, rebels, bad rightists" and "feudal capitalists, bad guys", which will lead to serious consequences. Criticism and even further persecution.

Since the late 1970s, the spring breeze of reform and opening up has not only affected macroeconomic fields such as politics, economy and diplomacy, but also affected all aspects of people's daily lives, including clothing. Clothes changed from monotonous to colorful, from "politically linked" to the simple common sense of "satisfying aesthetics". Suits and traditional ethnic costumes, these styles of clothing that were once feared and kept secret by people, can finally be worn with pride and dignity again. From then on, the situation where Zhongshan clothing dominated the world naturally disappeared. This is no small improvement.

What I still remember vividly is that in the early 1980s, during the transformation of men's clothing from "Zhongshan suits dominate the world" to "Let a hundred flowers bloom", the leaders at the time changed to suits and wore suits to participate in Party congresses and participation in important foreign affairs activities have played a certain degree of demonstration role in this "clothing revolution".

Spring is always spring with its colorful colors. The same goes for clothing. The fading out of Zhongshan clothing has witnessed the great process of reform and opening up from one side.

Mao suit has strict dress etiquette. If you are careless in any detail, you will not be able to bring out the calmness and oriental restraint of the Mao suit, which is a sign of disgrace. Today, with the gradual return of Chinese-style clothing, whether it is the traditional version or the improved version, the wearing etiquette of Mao suit is very particular. This is specifically reflected in the following aspects.

First, pay attention to the buttons of the Mao suit. In formal occasions, when standing in the Mao suit, all buttons should be fastened, including the collar button. Don't open your collar buttons just for temporary comfort. This will make you look nondescript in the eyes of others, and it will be devoid of elegance and seriousness. If your neck is thick, or you don’t like to be restrained by collar buttons, I’m afraid you can only stay away from the traditional Chinese tunic suit. It may be better to choose an improved version of the Chinese tunic suit. After sitting down, it is best to unbutton one or two buttons below to prevent the clothes from becoming distorted. In informal situations, the Chinese tunic suit is worn either with all buttons buttoned or with none buttoned. As mentioned earlier, Manzano, the head coach of the Beijing Guoan team, opened the top collar button of the Mao suit in a formal occasion such as the award ceremony, which did not reflect the solemnity and calmness of the Mao suit well. In fact, Manzano is not the only one who likes to wear the top button of his tunic suit open. Many celebrities and successful people like to wear the top button open. This seems to make you look free and easy, which is fine in informal situations. But if you do this in formal situations, it will inevitably lead to a loss of etiquette. The weakness of the Mao suit is also obvious. It makes the wearer look too old-fashioned and serious, but this also reflects its oriental restrained culture.

2. Suitable occasions for wearing Mao suit. Generally speaking, Mao suit is most suitable for formal occasions, such as reception dinners, award ceremonies, press conferences, celebration cocktail parties, etc. For clothing colors, you can choose gray tones, such as black, smoky gray, dark blue, gray green, etc. Clothing in these colors will make you look particularly solemn and calm. In some informal occasions, if you wear a Chinese tunic suit, it is worn as casual clothes. It is best not to button your clothes, and you can pair them with some accessories to look stable and fashionable. You can choose bright and lively clothing colors, such as light gray, light blue, camel, white, beige, etc. Especially the improved Chinese tunic suit, which is mostly colorful. Many successful people like to wear white or beige Chinese tunic suits. For example, Hong Kong business tycoon Fok Zhenting and Shanghai Kuailu Investment Group Chairman Shi Jianxiang all choose to wear white Chinese tunic suits to attend large-scale business events, which is both stable and stylish.

Three accessories suitable for matching a Mao suit. Compared with a suit, the accessories for a Mao suit seem to be much simpler.

It does not require a tie or bow tie like a suit, just a white stand-up collar shirt. The shirt collar can be slightly exposed, but not too much. When wearing a Chinese tunic suit, it is best to choose the same fabric for the bottoms as the tops. In formal occasions, trousers should be worn in a slim fit, not too fat or too thin, and preferably in the same color. I once saw a well-known domestic artist wearing a black Chinese tunic top and a pair of bright yellow khaki pants when attending the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference. This mix and match was a bit funny. If it is not a particularly formal occasion, the tunic can be worn with khaki casual pants, but under no circumstances should it be worn with jeans.

The four crisp etiquettes of the Chinese tunic suit. When wearing the Chinese tunic suit, you should pay attention to the smoothness, stiffness and straight lines. This is also an important etiquette of wearing the Chinese tunic suit. Be sure to iron it carefully before putting it on your body. If your clothes are wrinkled, they are not only unsightly but also devoid of solemnity. I have seen many men take off their Mao suits and casually hang them on the back of a chair because of the high indoor temperature. This is really inappropriate. There are also people who roll up the sleeves of their tunic tops like they are wearing T-shirts. This rude practice of rolling up their arms and sleeves must not be used on tunic suits. In addition, be sure to keep the tunic pockets snug. Different pockets on the tunic suit have different functions. The outer chest pocket on the upper side of the tunic jacket is for decorative purposes only in modern ways. Do not insert pens or hang glasses. The inner breast pocket can be used to store pens, wallets or business card holders, but do not put items that are too large or too thick. The two pockets at the bottom of the outside are in principle not suitable for storing anything. Keeping the pockets snug and flat is one of the important things when wearing a Mao suit.

With five generous and steady appearance, the majestic look of a Chinese tunic suit is not only produced by its own design and clothing materials. It is inseparable from the wearer's own body language, as well as the coordination of facial modification and overall image. Therefore, whether you are sitting or standing when wearing a Chinese tunic suit, you must keep your body straight, hold your head high, and do not stoop when walking; you must minimize small movements of your face and limbs, and keep your eyes straight and peaceful; when sitting, it is best to It is best not to adopt a leg-crossing posture, but to open your legs slightly, keep your calves perpendicular to the ground, straighten your upper body appropriately, and do not sit piled on a chair or sofa. A steady and generous manner is the most appropriate manner when wearing a Chinese tunic suit. The Chinese tunic suit is also very picky about body shape. If you want to dress well, it’s best to have a moderate figure. Compared with a thin figure, a slightly fat person will look more experienced and stable in a Mao suit. A person who is too thin will look too weak in a Mao suit and will not bring a stable temperament; an older person will look younger in it. People dress more elegantly. When wearing a Chinese tunic suit, a clean and stylish hairstyle, a well-groomed face, and a moderate speaking tone can better show the solemnity and calmness of the Chinese tunic suit.

Many people have always believed that the Mao suit is Chinese clothing because this garment was invented by Sun Yat-sen. In fact, although the Chinese tunic suit is called Chinese tunic suit, its design basis comes from abroad. From the style of the tunic, we can see that, except for the collar, the overall look is almost the same as the Western military uniforms of a hundred years ago. Japanese military uniforms and student uniforms are also of this style.

Then why did the Mao suit become the Mao suit and become the iconic clothing of our country’s cadres from the Republic of China to the thirty years after the founding of the People’s Republic of China? It turns out! The birth of the Mao suit was indeed improved by Dr. Sun Yat-sen, the forerunner of our revolution, based on Japanese military uniforms. Because Mr. Sun Yat-sen had a preference for this garment and often wore it, it was named the Mao suit. And because Sun Yat-sen was the forerunner of the Chinese revolution and was admired and loved by both the Kuomintang and the Communist parties, both the Kuomintang and the Communists imitated Mr. Sun Yat-sen's dress, which later became a national symbol of an era. apparel.

So, why don’t people wear Mao suits anymore? From my personal understanding, that is that times have changed, old things have withdrawn from history, and new things have climbed onto the stage. Just like the Ming Dynasty had Ming Dynasty clothing, and the Qing Dynasty had Qing Dynasty clothing, we had an era of wearing Mao suit before the reform and opening up. Why are clothes not static but gradually improved or replaced? The reason is very simple, that is, comfort and aesthetic needs.

The clothes before the Qing Dynasty were ancient costumes. In addition to national cultural symbols, they were very complicated to wear and made it difficult to move. Therefore, it was thrown into the dustbin of history after the Revolution of 1911. The popularity of the Mao suit is not only a sign that the country has entered a new era after the Revolution of 1911, but also evidence of the long-term self-isolation in the thirty years since the founding of the People's Republic of China. After the reform and opening up, we not only learned and introduced Western technology and economic models, but also dressed up in a hundred flowers. You can choose whatever you think is comfortable and looks good. As a result, suits have become popular formal wear, and jackets have become casual wear, almost completely in sync with world fashion trends.

Some people say that the reason why Chinese tunic suits are rare is because there is no place to buy them. This may sound reasonable, but it is actually illogical. Why aren’t Chinese tunic suits sold in clothing stores? Just because no one buys it! Even if one person in a thousand people is willing to wear a Mao suit, today's clothing factories are mass-produced. For the sake of economic efficiency, people cannot produce a Mao suit just because of someone else's hobby! In fact, if someone really likes to wear a Mao suit, there is no tailor who can do it.

It can only be said that the Chinese tunic suit is not only old-fashioned in style, but also very picky about body shape, and it is not as comfortable to wear as a suit or other casual clothing, so it has withdrawn from the stage of history.

In fact, everyone has their own preferences when it comes to clothing and hats. If you really like it, you can customize your own tunic suit! There are still people wearing Hanfu now!

A period of time is popular.

As a formal occasion wear, the Chinese tunic suit has a concave shape that is very suitable. But style is also its weakness.

If it fits perfectly, it is a slim-fit version, and the buttons are buttoned to the neck. Now you can bend over and try it. The range of movement of your arms is also limited. If you want to unbutton it at this time, come Okay, from top to bottom row. . . Others have rested for 10 minutes and you have just unbuttoned.

The important point is that men with beer bellies should wear it. . That style of painting is unbearable to look at. .

So it has not become popular among the public

The style always feels a bit old and has high requirements on the body shape. It is difficult for ordinary people to control.

As for a suit, no matter how fat you are, you can wear it. Anyway, you can only fasten one button at the bottom. Large lapel and tie with various colors and patterns.13. There are so many ways to tie a tie.

So not surprising.

The Mao suit was once a uniform for Chinese cadres, a former Chinese Army combat uniform, and a classic Chinese garment. The Chinese seniors wearing Mao suits all have a glorious revolutionary history.

Different eras have different pursuits, which means that different eras have different characteristics, which are reflected in clothing and we call it fashion. The footsteps of the times follow human thoughts. Only when thoughts advance will society progress. The changes in clothing are obvious. In fact, if we think calmly and look at the past, we will find that everything has changed. The times are following a reasonable trajectory. Those who make progress and those who lag behind will be eliminated. This is a natural phenomenon. If you understand this truth, you can understand the changes in clothing.

Times are always changing, and people of different eras always have different words and deeds. This question is easy to answer. For example, imagine "Hanfu". If everyone wears Hanfu, will it feel like they are filming a costume drama? However, when attending some traditional cultural activities, local people will wear Hanfu to worship their ancestors, which is very important for the consolidation of culture. The same goes for Chinese tunic suits, which may not fit in with the current trend. But it is very ceremonial and solemn. Leaders of our country also wear Mao suits when attending some important occasions. Are you falling behind? Not really! On the contrary, it represents pride, respect, and culture! This is a culture and represents a heritage. Although you don’t follow the trend, you can’t abandon it. This is fundamental.

I used to eat rice with rice, but now I eat rice instead. I used to eat fatty meat, but now I eat lean meat. Is there anything wrong?

In the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s, it was common to wear Chinese tunic suits. These people are getting older. The younger generation pursues fashion, and everyone loves beauty. Times have changed, and so have clothing styles. Some pursue Hanfu, while others pursue casual wear. Nothing surprising.

Times are moving forward, and spring is originally colorful and colorful. This is the color it should be!

Chinese people feel more orthodox about the Mao suit than other clothing. This determines its nature and scope of application.

Times have changed, everyone is advocating for foreigners, and they all choose fashionable styles designed by Italian designers, so the Chinese tunic suit is no longer popular