Season changes how hanfu feels. Summer hanfu should breathe, move, and dry safely. Winter hanfu needs structure, warmth, and enough room for layers. The same silhouette can behave very differently depending on fabric.
Summer hanfu
Look for lighter silk, gauze, ramie, linen, and simpler layers.
Winter hanfu
Winter hanfu can use brocade, jacquard, lined jackets, capes, and heavier skirts. Check shoulder width, sleeve movement, and ease for inner layers.