Fangling Shen, Shaojia Jing*
College of Light Industry and Textiles, Inner Mongolia University of Technology, Hohhot 010051, Inner Mongolia, China.
*Corresponding author: Shaojia Jing
Abstract
As the culmination of traditional Chinese classical aesthetics, the Song Dynasty established a distinctive aesthetic system profoundly shaped by its economic prosperity and cultural flourishing. The deep interplay between philosophical thought, cultural arts, and aesthetic principles during this period exerted transformative influences on women’s clothing styles and aesthetic orientations, catalyzing a paradigm shift from the Tang Dynasty’s “voluptuous opulence” to the Song’s “austere elegance”. This paradigmatic transformation not only marked a pivotal chapter in the history of Chinese costume development by establishing a transitional thread bridging the Tang and Yuan dynasties, but also provides a crucial lens through which to examine the evolution of Chinese sartorial culture. Focusing on women’s attire throughout the Northern and Southern Song periods, this study systematically investigates its stylistic features, layering techniques, color coordination, and decorative craftsmanship across historical phases. By tracing its developmental trajectory and analyzing its unique aesthetic characteristics, the research offers novel interpretive pathways for comprehending the cultural ethos of Song society.
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How to cite this paper
Research on the Evolution and Development of Women's Fashion Styles in the Song Dynasty
How to cite this paper: Fangling Shen, Shaojia Jing. (2025) Research on the Evolution and Development of Women's Fashion Styles in the Song Dynasty. Journal of Humanities, Arts and Social Science, 9(5), 911-917.
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.26855/jhass.2025.05.008