You have a hanbok in the closet (or you are thinking about one) and you want to know when it is right to wear it. The short answer: more often than you think. Hanbok is not reserved for the ceremony anymore. The modern reading wears comfortably across a much wider stretch of the calendar.
What follows is a practical map. The ceremonies that still call for traditional silk. The family holidays where the daily-wear linen reads better. The everyday occasions a modern cheollik fits into without explanation. The infographic at the bottom condenses it for a quick check before a date on the calendar.
Just like the Sari in South Asia or the Ao dai from Vietnam, it’s refreshing to see traditional dresses that represent centuries of culture worn amidst modern fashion trends.
We’ve put together an infographic containing the most appropriate settings and occasions in which you can dress up in Korean traditional style.
However, with a growing modern selection, the occasions are certain to expand from purely traditional events to everyday wear.
Feel free to share this infographic with those who are curious about how they can incorporate the hanbok in their wardrobe!
