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Qi Xuansu entered a clothing store called Su’s, which sold hairpins, robes, and shoes. They were all organized by category against the three walls in the shop, making it clear at a glance.
“Sir, what would you like to find?” A woman, who was the owner of the shop, stood behind the counter and asked proactively.
Qi Xuansu said, “I plan to buy a set of daily attire, including the robe, hairpin, and shoes.”
Generally speaking, a crown was not necessary in everyday attire and could be replaced with a hairpin. Among Daoist priests, jade and wooden hairpins were the most common, and the material determined its price.
Then there was the Daoist robe. This Daoist robe was not the same as a Daoist priest’s formal robe, but a popular everyday attire. Everyone, from the emperor to the commoners, wore the Daoist robe daily.
The Daoist robe had a straight collar, large lapels, with the right side overlapping the left, and wide sleeves with gathered cuffs. It had a collar protector along the neckline and side openings, with hidden panels below the waist. The hidden panels could be pleated or unpleated, and it was fastened with a tie.
The robe could be worn with a silk sash, a fabric belt, or a wide waistband. In the previous...
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