Many viewers have watched "Dream of Red Mansions" when they were children, but they don't know that this classic has been filmed in multiple versions. Of these versions, there is one version whose light has long been overshadowed. And this is the 89 version of "Dream of Red Mansions". This version is characterized by a strong cast, all of which are well-known beauties, including Fu Yiwei, Tao Huimin, etc., which can be described as an explosive lineup. However, this version did not get a big hit.
However, when the audience sees the styling design in this version, they can't help but sigh at its beauty. These shapes are so beautiful that they hit the soul, seemingly unpopular and niche, but they are more suitable for the style image of beauties. In this version, the costumes and makeup of the characters are very much restored to the style of the Qing Dynasty. The actors wore skirts and shawls with soft fabrics, giving the characters a touch of transcendent atmosphere.
However, there is a common problem with traditional costumes, which is the lack of skin exposure. If you add the old-fashioned and vicissitudes of color, it is easy to make people feel haggard and give people a sense of malaise. Therefore, in the color scheme of ancient costumes, warm colors should be used, the lighter and softer the color, the more it can highlight the retro effect, and at the same time, it will not affect the brightness of the actors.
Clothing color matching is not only a simple choice of color, but more importantly, how to mix and match multiple colors and be compatible. If you don't know the rules of color matching, the easiest way is to mix and match white with other colors, or choose two colors that are close to each other to achieve a transition effect of color gradation. White itself has a very wide range of functions, whether it is used as a small floral pattern embellishment, or in the overall dress for a large area of blending, can naturally dissipate the dull atmosphere of ancient costumes, to achieve a perfect retro feeling. In addition, when choosing a contrasting color palette of white, you should also try to avoid choosing colors that are too gray and low saturation, and instead choose brighter colors to make the skin tone brighter and more elegant.
Most of the versions of ancient costumes have a certain similarity, and if you want to give yourself more personality characteristics in similar outfits, the key lies in the use of jewelry. Vintage jewelry can add a touch of thick heritage to the overall outfit, and at the same time, it can also show the antique charm in the clothing and highlight its own texture. Jewelry may be a better choice than a single antique headdress. However, when choosing jewelry, it is important to grasp the principle of proportion. In ancient costumes, the most important principle is to "go to the complex and simplify", especially the jewelry has gorgeous characteristics, if it is used too much on the body, it will give people a sense of piling up, so the superfluous elements should be discarded and only the core elements should be retained.
If you look closely at the beauties in "Dream of Red Mansions", you will find that almost all of their ancient costumes are embellished with simple jewelry, and the color levels of the jewelry are not many, but they can easily show the elegant atmosphere. The use of jewelry gives people a different kind of beauty, completely breaking the cookie-cutter costume image in the hearts of many audiences. In addition, it is also necessary to pay attention to the location of the jewelry. Since the eyebrows and eyes are the center of gravity of the overall beauty, more jewelry and hair accessories should be placed above the eyebrows, so as to emphasize the focus of the eyebrows, lift the face shape, and make the overall look more refined.
After watching these beautiful stills, many people may regret that this 89 version of "Dream of Red Mansions" did not gain much popularity. Perhaps, now it is more necessary to use universal makeup to create a popular image of beauty, and overly refined styling also means excessive niche, resulting in the charm of beauties cannot be conveyed to the public.
However, we should also learn to appreciate this elegant beauty and not let it become a "pearl in the sea". Each era has its own aesthetic tastes, and everyone has their own preferences. For the inheritance and development of ancient culture, we can get inspiration from the beauties in this "Dream of Red Mansions". Their costumes and makeup blend so perfectly that they show a unique charm that we can learn from and Xi.
In short, beauty is diverse, and so are its forms. Some beauties may not be understood and recognized by the general public, but they are still worth appreciating and exploring. I hope we can keep an open mind, accept and love different beauty, so that everyone can find their own way of beauty.