Bèizi (褙子)

The Beizi is an overcoat with straight vertical collars that are not fastened in the front so that the inner layers of the outfit are visible. Beizi can range in length from ankle-length to above the knee; and the sleeves can be deep or narrow, long or short. Often, there are side slits reaching up to the waist or armpit. The beizi was often worn over a yichang style upper garment and skirt (qun) or trousers (ku/kun).