Peek Inspiration For Red Dress To Celebrate Chinese New Year

Illustration of red clothing (Unsplash / Alex Shaw)

JAKARTA - Celebrating Chinese New Year is synonymous with wearing red. Why? Because red is the color of luck.

Calculation of dates in the Chinese tradition has been carried out since the Qin Dynasty. Meanwhile, the Chinese New Year celebration on the 1st based on the calendar began during the Xia Dynasty. The Shang Dynasty was celebrated in the 12th month and the Zhou Dynasty began celebrating in the 11th month.

Based on mythology, red can drive a Nian away. Nian is an animal that is defined as 'year'. These animals prey on livestock belonging to the population and steal children. So, the color red is sticky with the color of the celebration to ward off calamity.

Usually, the festive ornaments are red. For the reasons mentioned above, starting from clothes, lanterns, curtains, and other red decorations are installed in every house.

In welcoming the celebration of the Chinese New Year, here are the inspiration for a red dress that can symbolically ward off calamities.

Illustration of red dress with yellow combination (PIxabay / NCB19)

The first inspiration was the iconic Shanghai neck cut dress. A combination of red and yellow can be an option. The floral pattern printing accent is fresh, sweet, and 'alive'.

Illustration of a red suit (Unsplash / Peter Plashkin Ves)

Next, the suit is red. At first glance, this outfit is similar to formal clothes that are usually worn to the office or other formal events. It is not wrong to have trousers as a subordinate, or to wear a suit while still thickening the floral accents and the Shanghai neck cut.

Illustration of casual dress (Unsplash / Tanner Crockett)

The red color can be combined with various other colors, for example, dark blue. Stick to floral patterns, you can wear this outfit for a celebration with your family.

Illustration of shanghai clothing (Unsplash / east meets dress)

Dress patterns can be modified. That is, patterns may not fill the entire garment. To be more playful, modify the patterned fabric on one side only.

Illustration of red and gold dress (Unsplash / east meets dress)

Still in a red dress with a Shanghai cut. Clothing patterns can indeed be chosen according to pictures that symbolize good things. It can also be chosen based on colors that symbolize good luck, such as red and gold.

Illustration of red top and plisket skirt (Unsplash / east meets dress)

For a more modern impression, you can combine a Shanghai top with a plisket skirt. A full length top with embroidery may look full. So, neutralize it with a plain skirt or subordinate but still comfortable to wear.