Optimization and Innovation of Women's Collar Design under Chinese Traditional Clothing Aesthetics

This study focuses on the optimization and innovation of women's collar designs under the aesthetic framework of traditional Chinese clothing. By analyzing the ritual symbols, color ethics, and the gender politics of “concealment and revelation” in traditional collars, the study explores their influence on the functional and emotional experiences of contemporary women's collars. The research findings indicate that while traditional stand-up collars possess cultural significance, they suffer from a disconnect between functionality and aesthetics. For three fabric types—chiffon, silk, and cotton—this study combines virtual simulation with physical prototyping to optimize collar shape compensation, segmented tension control of inner linings, and post-processing shaping techniques. The results show that the optimized collar design not only meets the aesthetic intent of traditional stand-up collars—modest and dignified—but also accommodates modern women's comfort and mobility needs in both commuting and leisure settings. This research provides an integrated framework for women's collar design that combines “body-culture-technology,” promoting the inheritance and innovation of traditional Chinese clothing elements in contemporary times. It offers a systematic, practical material decision-making framework and implementation model for new Chinese-style women's collar design.