Men's hanfu
Men's hanfu runs from the relaxed Ming daopao to the sharp round-collar robe.
Meet the three robes first
Daopao
A Ming cross-collar robe with side slits and panels hidden inside. Despite the name, it was everyday wear for men rather than priests' dress.
Round-collar robe
A close round neck with a side fastening. Men wore it from the Tang to the Ming, officials especially. Wear the belt low.
Yesa
A Ming riding robe with a fitted top and pleated skirt below, drawn from Mongol dress. It is the sharpest of the three to walk in.
A thin cord at the waist, tied low. Then stand straight.
How to pick one
Men's hanfu
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Good to know
What do men wear under hanfu?
Usually a thin white cross-collar inner robe and loose trousers. For daily wear, a plain low-neck T-shirt works, as long as it does not show at the collar.
What is a daopao?
A daopao is a Ming dynasty men's robe with a cross collar and hidden side panels. The name suggests Taoist priests, but it was ordinary wear for scholars and townsmen.
Do men need long hair to wear hanfu?
No. Most modern wearers keep their usual haircut. A futou or square scholar's cap covers short hair if you want the full look.
