Overview
In this age of short-lived successive dynasties, the institutions of dress began to take shape as an independent state was built.
Key garments and style
Kings and officials wore Chinese-style cross-collar ceremonial robes and caps, while the people’s dress kept to practical native clothing. Buddhism was honoured, and the dress of monks was esteemed.
Transition
With the rise of the Ly dynasty, court dress was further ordered under a stable, long-lived dynasty.