Where the Lunar New Year style comes from
Lunar New Year (also called Chinese New Year or the Spring Festival) is celebrated in China and many other countries in late January or February. Families gather for a reunion dinner, give red envelopes and welcome the new year with lanterns and fireworks.
Red is the colour of luck and happiness, and many people wear new clothes for a fresh start. Traditional outfits like the qipao, with its mandarin collar and frog buttons, are popular, as are modern dresses in red with gold details.
Lunar New Year outfit ideas: what to wear
- A red dress, maybe with a mandarin collar or gold embroidery.
- A festive hair accessory: a flower, comb or decorative pin.
- Elegant hair: a neat bun or sleek waves.
- Gold or jade earrings.
- A delicate gold necklace.
- Smart flats or heels for dinner.
Where to wear it
- Lunar New Year reunion dinners.
- New Year parades and lantern festivals.
- Family visits during the festival.
- Festive photos and celebrations.
Styling tips
- Red is the lucky colour; black or gold make it elegant.
- Many families avoid wearing all black or all white at New Year, so let red lead.
- Gold accents add a wish for prosperity.
- Wear something new for a fresh start to the year.
How to play Lunar New Year and get 3 stars
Her wardrobe has 40 pieces in 5 tabs: earrings (8), necklaces (8), accessories (8), hairstyles (8) and dresses (8).
- Read her request in the speech bubble: it tells you the occasion. Here: “A big New Year dinner with my family. Help me look my best!”
- Open every tab and put something on from each one. The style meter gives 1 star at 35%, 2 stars at 70% and 3 stars when every tab is filled.
- Pick pieces in red and black. The wardrobe marks the best matches with a heart, and they give her bonus hearts.
- Keep to one or two main colours, so the look goes together. White, black, grey, brown and gold accessories go with everything.
- Tap Done for her fashion show and your score. Your final look is saved as a photo in My Lookbook, where you can open it again to edit it.
Frequently asked questions
What colour should I wear for Lunar New Year?
Red is the traditional lucky colour, often with gold. In the game, red and black pieces score best for this look.
What is a qipao?
A fitted traditional Chinese dress with a high mandarin collar and frog-button fastenings, popular for festive occasions.
Is Lunar New Year free to play?
Yes. It is free in your browser on PlayCuteGames.