Yet closer examination reveals that the garments covering the ladies 'shoulders and necks are actually made of very thin, transparent material. While women of the early T'ang were strong yet slim, by the late T'ang they were more amply endowed, reflecting their rich court lifestyle. The fashion was set by the courtesan Yang Kuei-fei, renowned favorite of the Emperor.
其實證諸遺物，唐代中期以前的女子多半高挑健壯、骨肉亭勻，直到楊貴妃得寵之後，一方面或因上行下效，一方面也是承平日久、富裕奢靡，才養成了豐腴肥美的審美觀。