Su Shirong wore a thick scarf and a fuzzy hat, looking absolutely adorable. Qin Caichun and Su Shikuan both insisted they weren't cold and had no desire to wear such cute hats. Everyone wore thick-soled leather boots; the high-quality leather was not only warm but also very stylish.
Su Shining and Su Shi'an were dressed very similarly, differing only in color and the length of their garments. They wore the wide-sleeved robes common to the era, a style especially favored by women. The sleeves were so broad that they could layer several thick garments underneath to ward off the cold. The robes reached their ankles, typically made of heavy silk and lined with soft wool to maximize warmth.
Although most women’s clothing consisted primarily of skirts, Su Shi'an had strongly requested that her mother and sister help her make trousers to better withstand the bitter cold. Though the legs were loose enough to accommodate additional cotton-padded pants underneath, this design was significantly warmer than not wearing any at all.
Chapter 231