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The jeogori (저고리 ) is a basic upper garment of hanbok, Korean traditional garment, which has been worn by both men and women. Men, usually, wears the jeogori with a baji or pants. While, the women wear the jeogori with chima, or skirts. It covers the arms and upper part of the wearer's body.

Etymology
The jeogori has been worn since ancient times, and went by various names such as yu (유, 襦), boksam (복삼, 複杉), uihae (위해, 尉解) in the Three Kingdoms period (57 BC - 668 AD). Although it is unknown when the term, jeogori began to be used to refer the garment, it is assumed to have appeared in the late Goryeo period around King Chungnyeol's reign. The first historical document to mention the jeogori is Cheongjeonui (천전의, ) for Queen Wongyeong (원경왕후), which was a funeral ceremony for carrying the coffin out of the palace. The document written in 1420 during the second reign of Sejong the Great records jeokgori and danjeokgori. However, there is no certainty whether the record is a hanja (Chinese character) transliteration of a Korean word or Mongolian influence. Before the Goryeo period, such an upper garment was referred to as "uihae" (위해, 尉解) in Silla. As the uihae was a transliteration of the Silla language, dialects such as uti and uchi still remain to present.

Composition
Traditionally, Jeogori is made out of silk, hemp or ramie. Though, modern Korean designers may chose to use other materials, such as lace.

The basic form of a Jeogori consists of gil, git, dongjeong, goreum and sleeves somae. Gil (길) is the large section of the garment in both front and back side and git (깃) is a band of fabric that trims the collar. Dongjeong (동정) is a removable white collar placed over the end of the git and is generally squared off. The goreum (고름) are coat strings attached to the breast part to tie the jeogori. Women's jeogori may have kkeutdong (끝동), a different colored cuff placed on the end of the sleeves. The form of jeogri has been changed as time goes by.

There are several types of jeogori according to fabric, sewing technique, and shape.

History
The original silhouette for jeogori came from Chinese Tang influence in the Silla Dynasty (668–935 CE). Previously in Korea, jackets were worn over bottom garments. Like clothing in the Tang dynasty, tops became shorter, and were tucked into bottoms.

During the Koryo Period (918–1392), jeogori became shorter, with slimmer sleeves.

In the Joseon Period, jeogori lengths and style fluctuated depending on current fashion and social standing.

Modern Styles
In the contemporary Korea, the sumptuary laws within different social classes were lifted and colors, decorations, and fabrics that were exclusive to the upper classes were open to all classes. They allowed for the growth of diverse traditional design elements in hanbok styles. However, through the 20th and 21st centuries, traditional Korean clothing is not worn every day by most people. Hanbok became more reserved for special events, such as ceremonial or bridal wear, which carries onto current time. During their own engagement celebrations, women may wear pink jeogori. After they are married, women may wear indigo jeogori. Additionally, modern silhouettes are commonly slimmer and more simplified then historical styles.