Tang Dynasty Crossing Guide: Chang'an and People's Life Manual

Chapter 22 Chang'an Trendy Women's Guide (1)
Anyone who walks alone on the street must be a time-traveling woman, who caught sixty sticks

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I took boys Tang Chuan to hunt, pick up girls, watch polo, and dance boys several times in a row. Some girls have already protested the company's patriarchy!Well, now we specialize in a women's Tang threading line.This article will talk about what to pay attention to after traveling to become a Tang Dynasty crush.

A white light flashed, you opened your eyes and found yourself in the open room of the mansion.Taking a selfie in the mirror, her figure is plump, her face is like a full moon, her hair is combed in a high bun, her cheeks are covered with dimples, and her snowy skin is slightly exposed on her chest—such a standard Tang Dynasty beauty, hurry up and go to the street to show off yourself.

He rummaged through boxes and cabinets, found a lot of silk and satin, put on a high-waisted red and black intercolor skirt for himself, a pair of small flowers with narrow sleeves, a brocade half-arm shirt, and a slender lacquered scarf. The satin shoes, shining brightly and brightly, are the necessary equipment for murdering a man's eyeballs and falling in love with the emperor, prince, hero and hero.

While others were not paying attention, he walked away and slipped out of the house onto the street.I heard that the second generation of officials and rich second generations of Quan Chang'an love to go to the West Market to prosper the tertiary industry?Then let's go to the West Market to "coincidentally".

Walking along the shade of the trees next to the main street, the passers-by were surprised to see them, and the rate of turning back was as high as 100%.I am secretly proud of myself. People in my previous life said I was fat, but I have never enjoyed this kind of treatment. Traveling to the Tang Dynasty is really the right choice.

Before the song "Chrysanthemum Remnants, Injuries All over the Ground" was finished, two men with long knives, hooded heads and round neck robes turned out from the street corner ahead, grabbed you and took you to Chang'an County without any explanation. Yali.Fa Cao joined the army sitting on the ground to ask questions, looked you up and down with his eyes wide open, and said: "This little lady, what is your name, and where does she live? But she escaped because of robbers?"

"No." My sister is willing to go shopping on her own, what's bothering you?
"Whose family's escaped maid is that?"

"No." My sister is such a big living person, why is she a maid again?quit!

Joining the army sneered and said, "He's time-traveling again! I'm so annoyed by your unskilled Lei Mu! Come on, take the stick sixty down first!"

Amidst the crackling boards, you are crying for your father and mother, and at the same time you are confused and angry: sister is just walking in the street, and she didn't run around naked. What kind of law is this in broad daylight!The Tang Dynasty was indeed a barbaric dynasty!In the future, my sister will only wear it until the Qing Dynasty, and will never come to the Han and Tang Dynasties again!

Amitabha, sin sin.Let me tell you, why the staff of the local security system in Chang'an saw you alone outside and concluded that you were either a kidnapped noble lady, a fugitive maid, or a time traveler.

First of all, it's your glamorous attire that's to blame.

You may have noticed when you were ostentatiously passing through the market just now, that there are actually quite a few women walking alone on the street.Those who carry water, those who sell vegetables, those who push small carts to transport goods, there are wine girls, cake sellers, seamstresses, hotel proprietresses on the shop cabinets in the workshop... In short, middle- and lower-class women who rely on their own hands to earn food. , it is not uncommon to show their faces outside, and Fang Ding Wuhou will not talk to them (unless they are beauties with molesting value...).

However, the working women of the middle and lower classes usually don't wear gold, silver, jewelry, silk and satin to work outside.

There was not much difference in the clothing style of women in the Tang Dynasty between upper and lower classes. Before the middle Tang Dynasty, from peasant women to concubines, high-waisted skirts and short jackets were the main common clothes.But the styles are similar, but the fabrics and colors are quite different—according to the official order issued by the imperial court, expensive silk brocade, red and purple colors, gold and silver jewelry, only senior officials and women can wear them, and ordinary men and women can only wear coarse cloth , linen, the color can only use light yellow, blue, black and so on.

Of course, there are exceptions. For example, when working people get married at home, they can be allowed to wear red and green brocade robes compared with officials.Every year on Lantern Festival, Ching Ming Festival, and Qianqiu Festival...the imperial court encourages the people to go out and carnival, and everyone will take out the good clothes at the bottom of the box to wear.But in these two cases, civilian women either had to be escorted out by the men in the family, or a group of women traveled together, and no one went out alone to hold a wedding.

What are you talking about?My sister's family is rich, so my sister likes to wear famous brands on the street?Well, it’s not like the Tang Dynasty didn’t have such people, like some women from wealthy businessmen’s families, or women with special occupations. Although their social status is not high, they are really stupid and rich. I don't feel bad either.But Ding Wuhou of Renjiafang asked, this lady, since she has money to wear brocade, why doesn't she even wear a maid? —It can be seen that going out is either rape or stealing, and he is definitely not a decent person.

If you can afford a famous brand, you may not be able to hire a nanny—this is the thinking of modern people.In the Tang Dynasty, it was easy to buy slaves and use maidservants, but it was not easy to wear fancy clothes on the streets.

Slave keeping was common practice in the Tang Dynasty, not to mention high-ranking officials and nobles, middle-level common people in urban and rural areas, with a decent economic foundation, generally had one or two male slaves and maidservants at home.Moreover, people at that time loved to buy slaves of foreign races, such as orchids from Central Asia, Silla slaves from the Korean Peninsula, and Kunlun slaves from South Asia and East Africa. Uh, that's a long way off.

As mentioned above, if you become a working-class woman through time travel, it’s okay to go out alone.If you travel to a rich family, according to the etiquette generally recognized (although often not followed) at that time, as a woman, you should not show your face outside.It is a very shameful thing for an irrelevant man to see his appearance and figure.

In fact, let alone go out to show strangers, even if you stay in your own home, there are male guests you don’t know, as long as they are not your blood relatives within a few generations, it stands to reason that you should not talk to such "foreign men" See you face to face.As tough as Wu Zetian, the throne is about to be in her hands, and she has to habitually hang a curtain in the middle when discussing government affairs with male ministers; The son-in-law (a manifestation of "unhealthy family tradition" that is ridiculed by the public opinion), and the daughter of the Li family dare not inspect the goods in person, and just hide behind the window to peep.

Haha, do you feel fooled?It is said that the Tang Dynasty was open-minded and women had a high status, so it seems that it is no different from other feudal dynasties!Alas... how should I put it, the feudal ethics were known to everyone in the Tang Dynasty, and everyone superficially admitted that they "should" abide by it.We Tang people are also a civilized race educated by saints, not border barbarians.As for the various phenomena that often appear in society that do not follow the etiquette, well, they should be criticized, it is shameless, just look at it, it is best not to learn it, and don’t come out to show it if you learn it. If you want to show it yourself, don’t pull me. This time, it's not an example, I just did it on a whim, just for fun.

In short, Tang people still have a lot of concepts about etiquette, and there are many aristocratic families with strict family traditions who actually practice these etiquette and family laws.The so-called "free and open" social atmosphere is only to a certain extent, everyone turns a blind eye to these minor violations of etiquette, and does not take it seriously.

For example, when aristocratic women have to go out to the streets, such as when their natal parents are sick or younger siblings are getting married, they have to go back to help their parents.Then according to the rules, you take your maidservant to sit in a two-wheeled cart or a human-powered sedan chair, put down the curtains to prevent outsiders from seeing, and your husband rides outside with his slaves, escorting you all the way back to your natal home, and then pick you up on a certain day.

You said that this is suffocating, can women in the Tang Dynasty really abide by this rule?Cough... There are quite a lot of unruly people. Since the establishment of the Tang Dynasty, there have been many aristocratic women, even concubines and court ladies, who go out on horseback instead of in cars, but they rarely show their big faces openly, like you. Running around, at any rate, is also a little covered.

In the era of Wude Zhenguan, when the palace ladies went out to ride horses, they had to wear a wide-brimmed hat with a long veil hanging from the brim (this thing is called "power fence"), which covered the whole body and claimed to be able to prevent passers-by. Peeping (you can imagine the effect yourself, playing hard to get or something...)
Later, in Tang Gaozong's time, the veil was shortened to the neck (renamed "curtain hat"), and only the face was covered, and the figure could be exposed for people to watch casually.In the era of Emperor Xuanzong, even the veil was omitted, and the beauties in rich clothes and heavy make-up rode horses, making the old master lose his eyeballs while shaking his head and sighing that the world is declining and people's hearts are not old.

In fact, what made orthodox Confucianists vomit blood the most was not that women went out without wearing colorful make-up, but that they later simply disguised themselves as men, put on the boots and robes of their husbands and brothers, and went out to steal money and sweep the streets.

However, I would like to seriously remind you that whether you wear a veil or disguise yourself as a man, no matter what the circumstances, unless you want to elope with someone or commit a crime in partnership, aristocratic women do not go out without a waiter. The servants and slaves.

As for the maid who goes out with the hostess, what are the requirements for her attire?If the maidservant was a pariah whose status was so low that she was inferior to ordinary commoners, then there was no such thing as "becoming degraded by being seen", and she could just wear her usual clothes and ride a horse or sit on the shaft of a cart.If it is the master's pet maidservant, who dresses gorgeously, respects her status, and does not want to be seen by outsiders, then it is best to wear some kind of gauze, or keep the same attire as the hostess.

A more interesting phenomenon is that the results of archaeological excavations show that from the beginning of the Tang Dynasty, concubines, princesses, and maids of noble ladies often appeared in men's clothing.These maids in men's clothing are probably dressed in such a way for the convenience of passing messages between the inner room and the outer court, that is, under the order of the hostess, they go out of the second door to pass some messages to the hostess and his male friends.Generally speaking, male guests will not mistake these maids for male servants (men in the Tang Dynasty all had beards except the eunuch Tianxie), but it seems that both the host and the guest think that it is more acceptable for the maids to wear men’s clothes and walk around outside. , It can be regarded as a disguised respect for the etiquette requirements of "men and women are not in love with each other".

So, in conclusion, if you become an aristocratic woman in the Tang Dynasty and want to go out for a walk—it’s best to ask your male relatives to accompany you to go out; , hugging and going out, driving away the boring people watching the fun for you, showing my wife that I am a noble person with status and status, Fang Ding and Wuhou are dead, don't stop me!
It is safest to take a car, and if you feel bored, you can take a sedan chair and open the curtain of the sedan chair to see the scenery all the way.The most popular and stylish mode of transportation is riding a horse. The horse must be fat and strong, with its mane and tail combed into neat five-flowered tri-folds. It is equipped with a pair of golden saddle and jade bridle, and a Kunlun slave will lead the horse in front of it. Take the reins and walk slowly.

When riding a horse, whether you wear a fence, a veiled hat, or nothing at all, just wear men's clothing, depends on the fashion of your era, and it is safer to follow the popular trend.Your personal maid will wear a pair of maidservants, can wear Tsing Yi, men's clothes, or Hu clothes, and ride another horse to follow you.

On the way, if you see a handsome guy eye-eyed, you can quietly ask the maid to go over and inquire about it, and make a date with the handsome guy.The moon is dark and the wind is high, and the wall is imminent. Don't forget to set up the ladder first, and then get your husband or father drunk.Tang people generally have a violent temper, and they are easy to kill in fights.Even if no one is killed, the Marquis Wu of Fangli finds out and takes him to the government... Tang Law: "The traitors will be in prison for one and a half years; those who have husbands will be in prison for two years." Pack up your things, two years Hard labor sentences welcome you.

After talking about shopping, the next section will enter the most popular and interesting topic of the Tang Chuan Women's Group!Do you want to know what is in the fashion magazines of the Tang Dynasty?Keep scrolling down!
References & in-depth understanding recommendations for this article:
Xiao Jianyong. Research on women's travel and travel activities in Tang and Song Dynasties. Henan University, 2006
"Xiangli" magazine creates fashion trendsetters in the capital in autumn and winter

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The autumn wind produces the Wei River, and the fallen leaves are full of Chang'an.

The hustle and bustle of the dark green summer has gradually dissipated. The bitter wind from the Tubo highlands swept across the dark yellow Anxi desert. .Listen carefully, the sound of Hu Shang's camel bell is still in the wind.

If you ask this wind, it will answer you like the people all over the world, the most beautiful season in Chang'an City is the coming golden autumn.Gold leads to silver again, and the cold winter that follows autumn, the dazzling pavilions, terraces, pools and pavilions in the thin snow are also the smiles of this imperial capital.

In autumn and winter, the pagoda is snowed, Mengding tea, gilt and silver Wensiyuan.The woman in the red tie covered her chest with the spring light, and walked silently.

Nude breasts are already popular in the village, and this autumn and winter, breast-length skirts are on the scene.

The situation over Chang'an is always changing.The elegant and intelligent lady style led by Empress Wende has not yet receded, and the boldness of Wu and Wei has made countless beautiful women admire and chase after them.Quietly and loosely open the front of the half-arm, the high waist of the skirt, the embroidery of red silk and gold thread, the dazzling and delicate handwork, no matter how much effort is put into it, how can it compare with the waist of the skirt? , that pair of half-covered, choppy whites?

After Yonghui, before Kaiyuan.

The gentlemen are not tired yet, but the ladies have changed their minds.Pingkang's famous flower, a thousand gold overnight, crispy pepper jade ball, how can anyone let people look at it for nothing?The pomegranate skirt is lifted to the side, then rolled to the breasts, and finally the chest is full, covering the career line-it is ridiculous!But I don't see a few more horses tied to the stone outside the Xiangqu courtyard, and there are more green horses and five flowers!

Pipa and Cong Cong, the beauty in the hall lowered her head and smiled, touching her slender hands.The ebony curved neck trembled slightly, and the tulle under the neck seemed to be blown by the wind, brightly and darkly undulating.A little bright red in the gauze, is it a cinnabar mole from the womb of a beauty, or the love bite of Ailang last night?Is the hazy and diffuse dark glow the canyon between the two peaks, or a new palace fan from outside the region?

It is better to cover up than to be honest, and to cover up is not as good as half-covered.

In the tenth year of Kaiyuan (723), the breast-length skirt was set.Two drawstrings go around the shoulders, and they are worn front and back. Below the bust line, the skirt flows straight down and spreads.There is a short jacket on the shoulders, and a shawl on the outside. The beauty is plump, coming slowly, rich and noble.

If the autumn wind is harsh and the winter snow is like a knife, you might as well replace the skirt with thick woolen fabric.Although there is no vaguely provocative meaning, it is dignified but also sexy, sweet and reserved.Simply wrapped into a ball-like dumpling, it is more delicate and cute.

It's better than a tulle beauty with white face and green lips who can't straighten up in the cold wind.

Myrobalan ①, the gift of thin girls.

Another summer passed.Riding horses, swinging, cuju, Hu Xuan, dripping with sweat, bathing in fragrant soup, losing appetite and eating.With the autumn wind, did you realize that you lost another 10 catties?
The little belly that was raised with great difficulty last winter has disappeared again?Reach out and rub it, you can almost touch the ribs!Frowning in the mirror, where did my round and beautiful double chin go?The sharp-billed monkey's cheeks looked unlucky, how could anyone dare to go out?

Hiding at home, can you be quiet?The official media came to the door to propose a marriage. When they met, they were speechless for a while, then turned around and raised the price of the dowry to their parents.Or as a wife, the husband always has to bring friends home for a banquet from time to time, how can a housewife not show up to greet guests?No matter how well-bred and polite the guest is, there is no way to avoid the surprised and commenting eyes when they first met.Such a shabby and weak image doesn't look like a headed lady of a wealthy family, she looks like a maiko who escaped from school!
There are no less than a hundred good girls!You can no longer let yourself go and give up on yourself!Didn't see the eyes of Mr. Lang, are you often attracted by plump women?

Weight gain is a woman's lifelong career, so it's not just you doing it alone, many people around you are your comrades in arms!
Weight gain is a fashionable topic, you are following the trend, you are a fashion person!
① Myrobalan, a kind of underwear popular in the Tang Dynasty in the literature, its shape and wearing method are similar to today's strapless bras. "The Chronicle of Things" contains: "The imperial concubine privately lived in Anlu Mountain...the fingers and claws hurt the imperial concubine's chest and breasts, so they were decorated with myrobalan to cover it." The fabric commonly used by myrobalan is called "woven", which is crisp and slightly Elastic and thick to the touch.When wearing it, just tie two straps under the chest, and "weave" to ensure that the upper part of the chest of "Myrobalan" can stand upright.

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