Chinese clothing saw a rapid development during the Wei，Jin，and Southern and Northern dynasties (220—589). Some time before 265，the cultures and esthetic views of the peoples in north and south China merged because of the moves initiated by frequent wars. Many philosophicalschools of thought influenced both people's lives and the conceptions of clothing design. The Tang Dynasty (618—907) wrote most brilliant page in the history of Chinese clothing. People's clothes were more varied than before because the state was more open to the outside world and people became more cosmopolitan in their thinking. The clothes for women could be called fashionable because they changed rapidly and were showy. When a new style came out,many people took to it.