For formal exhibitions the students
will be able to choose color and style of silks. There's much
to be said for simple solid colors, especially all white
(top). We obviously have a preference for solid colors with
silver trim (second from the top). The Shaolin (third from the
top) and Taoist outfits (fourth from the top) would likely be
reserved for teachers doing sets from those particular arts.
Note that a great many tai chi competition performers like the
manteau style (the manteau is the filmy silver-black
over-garment in the photo of the Taoist style outfit). There
are hundreds and probably thousands of different silk styles
including gradients of colors, painted and embroidered. We
would only be concerned that the uniform photographs well and
can be cleaned. |