Chinese New Year Dress is a form of expressing ethnic identity. An expression that is with multi-faceted meanings about where the Chinese come from, who they are and who they aspire to be. In ancient China, the manner of dress signified a person's social status. The origin of the Chinese dress can be traced back to ancient clothing like two piece outfits, a long robe worn with a sash, and an outer jacket.Chinese New Year Dress is a mix and match of the simplicity of the early clothing and the contemporary fashion.