Chang-ao (Chinese: é·è¥) is the traditional Chinese attire for women. It is a form of formal wear, and is often perceived as a longer version of ruqun. However, it was actually developed from zhiduo during the Ming Dynasty, and is worn over a skirt.
Cotton twill is a frequent fabric choice for menâs casual pants in particular. Brands like Dockers have long made use of twill to produce popular menâs chinos, which tend to be both light and comfortable, offering a dressier, but still comfortable change from denim.
Denim, âa heavy, Z-twist, twill cotton for jeans, overalls, and other work and leisure garments,â derives from the French serge de NÃ®mes, serge being another twill fabric, âfrom Nimes,â a town in Southern France. âPantsâ is short for pantaloons, a type of tights that were popular centuries ago.