Preface 
A Brief History of Ancient Garments
Shenyi and Broad Sleeves 
Introduction of Ethnic Minority Styles 
The Elegant Wei and ]in Period 
The Thousand Faces of the Tang Costume 
Beizi: a Song Style Garment 
Ming Garments as Seen in Classical Portraits 
Qi Costumes-a Combination of Manchu and Han
Nationality's Clothes 
Clothes and Hierarchy in Ancient Times 
Royal Ceremonial Wear 
The Official Uniform 
Ancient armor suits 
Silk, the Silk Road and the Art of Embroidery 
Beauty of Primitive Garments 
Adornments and Fairy Tales 
Hats with Meanings 
Shawls and the Back Wrapping Cloth 
A Silhouette of Tibet Costumes 
Countless Ornamental Objects 
Trends in Modern Garments 
Civilized New Clothes and Improved Cheong-sam 
Farmer & Worker Uniforms and Service-dresses 
Professional image and professional dresses 
Keeping Pace with the World Fashion 
Appendix: Chronological Table of the
Chinese Dynasties