“Ping’an Shunli” Ming-Style Mamian Skirt | Yangzhou Gauze |Daily Hanfu

“Ping’an Shunli” (苹安顺荔) Ming-Style Mamian Skirt

Graceful, flowing, and beautifully detailed — the Ping’an Shunli mamian skirt from Xiaolushui reimagines the classic Ming dynasty horse-face skirt in lightweight Yangzhou gauze. With a dramatic 4.5-metre hem, 6 pairs of pleats, and a delicate watercolour bird-and-blossom digital print, this skirt is designed for everyday elegance — from daily wear to social outings and commuting.

✦ Design Details

• Style: One-piece slightly tapered mamian skirt (一片式微梯明制马面裙) — Ming dynasty inspired silhouette
• Pleats: 6 pairs of pleats (六对褶) for a full, structured drape
• Hem: 4.5-metre swing hem for a dramatic, flowing silhouette
• Waistband: Jacquard woven waistband (腾头提花) with tie closure (150 cm ties)
• Skirt panel: Digital watercolour print — bird-and-blossom motif (数码印花)
• Pockets: Built-in side pockets
• Anti-exposure snap: Hidden snap fastening (防走光暗扣) to keep the skirt front panel in place
• Fabric: Yangzhou gauze (扬州纱) — 100% polyester fibre
• Thickness: Thin | Opacity: Slightly sheer (微透) — base layer or shorts recommended underneath

✦ Size Guide — Key Reference: Recommended Waist

💡 This skirt uses a unique sizing system with standard and “a” variants to accommodate different body shapes at the same waist size. Please read carefully before selecting.

✦ How to Choose Your Size

• S — Waist up to 68 cm. Standard length (92 cm). Best for petite frames ~155 cm.
• Sa — Waist up to 75 cm, same length as S (92 cm). Designed for petite apple-shaped figures — wider waist, shorter height.
• M — Waist up to 75 cm, longer length (98 cm). Best for standard frames ~160 cm.
• Ma — Waist up to 75 cm, longest length (104 cm). Designed for tall and slender figures ~165 cm+.
• If you are between S and Sa: choose Sa if your waist is 68–75 cm and you are petite; choose M if you prefer a longer skirt length.
• Manual measurement tolerance: ±1–3 cm / 0.4–1.2″. Contact us if unsure.

✦ Occasions

• Daily wear, commuting & social outings
• National-style (guochao) & new Chinese style outfits
• Hanfu photoshoots & cultural events
• Pairs beautifully with cross-collar tops, stand-collar shirts, and hanfu blouses

✦ Care Instructions

• Hand wash separately in cold water — do not machine wash
• Hang to dry in shade — avoid direct sunlight to preserve print colours
• Do not tumble dry or bleach
• Iron on low heat with a pressing cloth — steam iron recommended for pleats
• Note: slightly sheer — a base layer or safety shorts underneath is recommended