Would it be racist to wear a Chinese styled dress?

[12karen]

As a non Chinese, I will probably be celebrating Chinese new year, and I was thinking of wearing a Chinese dress, but would it be seen as cultural appropriation…..
I’m genuinely asking huh

Yes

No

A total of 54 votes were cast: 13 girls and 41 guys. See detailed results

[ohsheeT]

Not even it's material with a design on it if you like it , buy it and wear it

This is what's messed up about our world. Our country, social media is everything. Nowadays, you have to ask permission. Are you don't want to upset somebody? Because in their country , they wear dresses like that , they wear them here too

It's totally gotten out of hand that everybody thinks everything is racist, if another race\ has done it

So what we're not gonna be able to buy chinese food anymore , because it's racist pool lony with a B

[lightbulb27]

have fun playing as chinese, wear it. it looks a bit japonese to me though...

this is where the sad truth comes out and their racism is exposed. Chinese can come and become Americans and dress how they want. But you cannot become Chinese ever, but because you are in the West, you can play how you want.

That is why when you go to China, they want to come to the West.

So enjoy the time celebrating with your Chinese friends and family.

[lightbulb27]

is it racist for chinese to wear western clothes? of course not... it's fun.

[ElenaSeluna]

Of course not.. actually it will be quite the opposite

[Nikki1989]

Not at all. It is just another fashion choice.

[AI Opinion]

Wearing a Chinese-style dress for Chinese New Year is usually seen as appreciation, not racism, especially if you do it respectfully. Choose a well-made dress, avoid mocking stereotypes, and maybe learn a bit about its meaning and origins. Many Chinese people enjoy seeing others celebrate and honor their culture, especially during holidays like this.

[OneViewpoint]

Is it cultural appropriation when a Chinese woman wears a western style dress or jeans? Are non French speaking people allowed to wear a beret. Can I wear a Panama shirt in summer heat? Should we let Black men wear cowboy hats and boots? Enough with this internet political correctness taken to the level of neurosis.

[Aiko_E_Lara]

It's always those none natives that polices others and make it an issue.

https://youtu. be/GNXm7juuM-8? si=aBJgt3hv2zHAwnaj

But of course culture is not a one size fit all thing. If you're unsure not just for the chinese clothing, it's still better to ask directly from the people or experts from that culture if it's ok.

[HighValue]

Even when it isn't a special occasion you can wear it and it is fine. Cultural appropriation is just a bs term liberals use only because they hate White people. If it was really a thing, then all the other people are doing it towards White people whenever they drive a car, use electricity, fly in a plane, etc.

[Maybe_Maybe_not]

Credits due to @anon1903

https://www.youtube.com/embed/zefpFf46kAM

[fonduegirl]

You're welcome

[NathanDavis]

if there's a white American woman around... you can bet she will be offended in regard of all Asia, lol

[aaron13547]

You should wear it because you want to celebrate with them and be a part of it. I feel good intentions behind this. So I say yes you should.

[AviatorTom]

That's not racist. It's actually acknowledging and celebrating Chinese New Year, which is respectful of the Chinese, not denigrating them.

[MysticDevice]

Its not appropriation, its appreciation.

Besides, nothing is actually "authentic". Everything is taken from somewhere else and mixed with a little something else.

[strateguy632]

Correct we are not allowed to do copy appropriations. even without insult nor mocking. Sorry but i don't make the rules. The real problem is unjust judges who will punish us for these harmless p. C. Rules

[Friendlybro79]

You're going to prob get around half saying yes and half saying no so you're going to have to decide how you feel about it

[fonduegirl]

If you've got that petite hourglass, of course

[Kelly6]

@12karen It's seen racist to people in US, but Chinese would love it and complement on how it looks good on you.

[WonderingManII]

I say yes to the dress, and no to the racist thing.

[Anonymous]

Yes however they got away with it in Alice in Wonderland 2 a few years ago, so why can't a white woman wear one 💕😛

[zagor]

No. Just don't take any pics with your eyes pulled back.

[Mike_Hum]

wear what you want and don't let a bunch of hyper sensitive twats police you.

[beefcakebradybatson]

I don't know, but it smacks of cultural appropriation.

[TallAnon]

Honestly, just ask a chinese friend; I don't think so though.
If there's no chinese people, then who cares 🤣

[Danny_dan92]

Is it an occasion? Like a social gathering?

[12karen]

Like a social gathering

[Danny_dan92]

Depends. If you’re going with a date who is Chinese then I suppose it can work.

[Still-alive]

Just wear it and F the haters! it'll probably look amazing on you :) ;)

[jahaims]

Look up what racism means then understand why your question doesn't make sense

[snermcger]

Only if you put in false buck teeth and slanty eyed glasses.

[molonski2]

It would be appreciated... please wear it.

[Smegskull]

Unless you are celebrating at a college campus or on a bluesky zoom call, you're fine.

[PessicaJeter]

You should be fine to wear this kind of dress.

[Massageman]

just wear it if you like it.

[Iron_Man]

it would look very strange

[RavVid]

It is just a themed party is all.

[CuriousMufuxka]

Only if you're a sheep. Baaa?

[888theGreat]

silk too