The Wood Dragon’s Chinese New Year 2024, also known as the Lunar New Year, starts on February 10, 2024.
According to Chinese astrology, the Year of the Dragon is a sign of kindness, sensitivity, and creativity. Dragon people are intelligent, gentle, and charming.
People who celebrate this event should wear new clothes besides the usual preparations, decorations, and food for New Year. This tradition goes back hundreds of years.
Nowadays, wearing new clothes on Chinese New Year is a way to welcome the new year and symbolize a new beginning. It is also a way to honor one’s ancestors and pay respect to the gods and goddesses who bring good fortune and prosperity.
If you don’t have all new clothes, don’t worry. You can wear at least one new accessory, and it will have the same effect. The new thing you wear will help the new year overcome the old one, and all your troubles and disappointments will fade away. The new year will bring you good health, happiness, and good luck!
If you want to dress for Chinese New Year 2024 for good luck, here are some tips to follow.
First, choose clothes that are new, preferably in green or brown colors, which symbolize harmony and stability.
Second, wear clothes that have dragon motifs or accessories, such as a dragon-printed dress or a dragon-shaped necklace, which represent the zodiac sign of the year and attract good fortune.
Third, opt for clothes that are made from natural materials, such as cotton or silk, and have floral or leafy patterns, which reflect the vitality of spring.
Fourth, avoid wearing black or white clothes, which are associated with bad luck and mourning.
Fifth, you can also add some yellow or orange accents to your outfit, such as a yellow jacket or an orange scarf, which are bright and cheerful colors that bring happiness and prosperity. By following these simple tips, you can dress for Chinese New Year 2024 for good luck and celebrate the Year of the Wood Dragon in style.
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In China, women traditionally wear Qipao or a traditional cheongsam dress. The cheongsam is a form-fitting, one-piece dress worn by wrapping the fabric around the body and securing it with buttons or a sash. It typically has a high collar, short sleeves, and a slit at the side or back of the skirt to allow for ease of movement. The cheongsam is often made of silk or other delicate fabrics and is decorated with intricate embroidery, beadwork, or other embellishments.
Also, men wear the Tang suit (唐装 / táng zhuāng), also known as a Tangshan or a Mao suit. The Tang suit originated in the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD) and is characterized by its loose, comfortable fit and straight, wide-cut silhouette. It typically has a mandarin collar, frog buttons, and side slits. The Tang suit is made of lightweight, breathable fabrics, such as cotton or linen, and is often decorated with embroidery or other embellishments. It is a popular choice of clothing for both men and women and is often worn on special occasions, such as weddings, festivals, and business meetings.
How Chinese Zodiac Sign Like to Dress on Chinese New Year
Rat
A woman born in the Year of the Rat will prefer a lace dress on this particular night. She loves being fashionable but likes taking a risk regarding her favorite outfits. That is precisely why she manages to pull it off and look amazing because she dares to create unique combinations.
The Rat chooses a bright red or black for a seductive outfit, which makes her look gorgeous.
Ox
It doesn’t even cross the Oxen’s minds to go shopping specifically for a party outfit. Whatever they find in their wardrobe is good enough for them. They want to feel comfortable and move freely, mainly because they love partying for hours, and rigid clothes wouldn’t help.
Tiger
On the night of the Chinese New Year, Tigers buy themselves luxurious clothes that are elegant, glamorous, and classic fashion.
In the case of Tiger women, they display their generous bosom and their hips.
Rabbit
With New Year on the doorstep, Rabbits are easily recognizable by their distinctive dress. They are those people who choose to wear their country’s traditional clothing instead of fancy clothes from famous brands. Rabbits have beautiful costumes, sometimes inherited from their parents and grandparents, which they proudly wear on holidays.
Dragon
For the Chinese New Year party, the Dragon has the perfect excuse to buy a new pair of shoes, a suit, or expensive jewelry. Well-known brands are his primary target. On holidays, the Dragon researches the latest fashion trends and chooses an outfit to impress.
Snake
The Snake usually prefers a look that’s as natural as can be. With all that said, on special occasions, like Chinese New Year’s Eve, Snakes surprise the others with their impressive outfits, perfectly chosen for the event. On holidays, the Snake dresses elegantly, opting for simple and subtle outfits.
Horse
The woman born in the Year of the Horse is a store’s best client during the holidays. They choose at least one outfit for each event they’ll go to. These Women adore clothes, know about every fashion trend, and can create great outfits that draw attention and admiration from those around them.
Sheep/Goat
Those born in the Year of the Sheep don’t understand the reason there even exists a dress code at some holiday parties, to begin with. To them, clean clothes are good enough to spend the Chinese New Year with. They prefer spending money on other things rather than on a special suit.
Monkey
The celebration of Chinese New Year is a great time to shine for those born during the Year of the Monkey. New Year’s parties are perfect occasions for them to show their sexy clothes, which are tight and of a darker color.
Garnet and gray are their preferred colors. The materials used are leather and velvet.
Rooster
The Rooster isn’t the kind that spends all their money on clothes for New Year, but he also wouldn’t just go to the party in jeans. Those native to this sign are organized and disciplined beings who always have something special in their wardrobe for special occasions.
Those born in the Year of the Rooster prefer classic dresses, which never go out of style.
Dog
People born in the Year of the Dog are the most fickle when picking an outfit for the holidays. If they don’t go out shopping, they are ignorant of the dress they’ll wear on Chinese New Year. Although, if they see a friend wearing something they like way more, they can spend ridiculous amounts of money for a similar outfit.
Pig
Those born in the Year of the Pig wish to be surrounded by friends and family more than they want to wear some fabulous clothes. That’s why natives of this sign are often quite stingy when paying for festive clothes, not even for a fancy party. They prefer classic, traditional, and business outfits to party ones.
My name is Master Chen and I have been practicing Chinese astrology and feng shui for more than two decades. This is an ancient art that I have mastered over the years.
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