There is one Chinese New Year tradition that we all love – All clothes and accessories worn on New Year’s Day has to be brand new from head to toe. What a great excuse to renew our wardrobes! But if you are feeling a little uninspired about what to wear for Chinese New Year, we are here to help.
Red is the number one auspicious colour, so a lot of people choose to wear red or other bright coloured clothes on New Year’s Day. But for this year, we say you should choose pink instead as it is the hottest colour for this spring summer. Who say you can’t look chic and festive at the same time? Dress in pink not only is fashionable, it also brings you a more youthful look. If wearing pink is too overwhelming for you, you can always accessorize with a belt or shoes in pink instead.
Aside from wearing bright colours, a gorgeous floral print can also bring some festive flair to your Chinese New Year fashion. Embrace the trend and go for a bright floral dress. If you want a dressier look, avoid floral dresses in light fabrics, as they can seem a bit too casual. Pick one in a weightier fabric so that it holds the shape of the dress better. Floral embellishments will also help to dress up the look. Be creative and look striking for every Chinese New Year celebrations.
You can also get into the festive mood by wearing qipao. There are a lot of fashion designers gives the classic cheongsam an update, the figure-hugging Chinese dress isn’t so difficult to carry anymore, and it is a great fashion piece that accentuates the gracefulness of the feminine physique with its oriental charm.