Chogori and Chima are traditional Korean clothes for females.
Chogori clothes have changed over time more than those for males. The earliest versions went all the way to the hips and were tied at the waist. By the late Chosun Dynasty (1392-1910), they only went as far as the arm pits, with a longer front panel to cover the breasts.
The chima is a rectangular or tubular skirt with a high, pleated waistband. It is tied above the breasts with long sashes. By flowing over the rest of the body, it completely hides the female shape, strongly influenced by the Confucian society.
Fabrics
Because of the diverse weather conditions, clothes can be made from hemp, ramie, cotton muslin, silk and satin.
Colours
White represents purity, integrity, and chastity, and was the most common colour for common clothes. The upper class and court figures wore clothes in red, yellow, blue, and black in addition to white.
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