Clothes and colours for the Lunar New Year

The Chinese New Year is just around the corner and soon, we will welcome the Year of the Dragon. Luck and good fortune form the main theme of the celebrations and new clothes and colours find significance in these themes. It can help to know how to dress for good luck and prosperity in the Lunar New Year, so here are a few tips to get you going!

Colours

Chinese culture holds the colour red in reverence. Symbolising luck and prosperity, it’s an absolute must to wear red during the Lunar New Year. Whether you choose the Qipao – a traditional Chinese attire, or a modern top or dress, make sure it’s a bright, joyful red, or a warm shade of persimmon or burnt brick. You can also add a note of adventure to your ensemble with a fiery print that celebrates the Year of the Dragon. 

Emerald green is the auspicious colour for 2024 and you can invite the energy of this vibrant hue through a glamorous top, a casual chic jumper or a long, Bohemian skirt. A classy dress with elegant gold stripes could also be perfect for this occasion. You can accessorize with green tourmalines interspersed with gold vermeil beads in a beautiful gemstone bracelet. 

For everyone who loves gold, the Year of the Dragon is the best time to wear this glam hue. A symbol of luxury and wealth, you can flaunt the colour in your clothes or accessories. Go glam with a sexy halter-neck jumpsuit or a gold silk camisole with elegant wide-leg pants. Don’t forget a chunky necklace or bracelet in gold vermeil to make a style statement. 

Traditionally, black and white are not worn during the Chinese New Year as they are associated with bad luck, death and mourning. It may also be disrespectful to others during this auspicious time. So while you may love these colours, you can save them for another time of the year or occasion. 

Clothes

According to Chinese culture, new clothes represent a clean slate and help invite good fortune for the coming year. Buying and wearing new clothes symbolises a fresh start, so it’s recommended to welcome the Lunar New Year with new, well-fitting clothes for you and your family. You already know the auspicious colours of clothes; you can also wear them with lucky patterns on them such as dragons, flowers and coins. 

The clothes you wear to usher in the New Year will depend on the kind of festivities you’ll be attending and whether they are casual or formal. For an informal style, you can pair classic pieces with festive prints or accents. For instance, you can pair a stylish shirt or top featuring delicate red floral motifs with a bright red skirt or pants. If you’re headed to a party, you may want to choose pieces in luxurious gold silk – like a long, flowing dress, or a stylish top tucked into tailored trousers or a maxi skirt. Simple yet stunning, it’s a great choice for special events when worn with heels and minimal jewelry. 

Accessories

Accessorise with the lucky colours of gold, green and red. You can wear bold, statement jewelry in gold or choose minimalistic pieces such as a medallion bracelet or a single pendant earring. You could also consider red gemstones and wear a spinel bracelet or necklace. If you prefer green, try a bracelet or necklace with chrysocolla. 

You can also use gold or colour accents on your handbag or clutch.

When you bring together these colours, clothes and accessories, you will have an ensemble that reflects your style and celebrates the New Year in the best possible way! 

At JULIETTE C, our collection of limited edition pieces in celebration of the Chinese New Year carries the spirit of new beginnings! Our alluring red blossom print and dragon print adorn both new and classic designs and aim to bring you luck and joy in the New Year. 

We wish you a fabulous Year of the Dragon!

Please get in touch if you have any questions about clothes and colours for the Lunar New Year, or our other creations. 

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