Just as they reached the door, Tao Wan suddenly remembered something and exclaimed, "Oh no, I forgot to remind Young Lady Pei about what color my cousin is wearing today!"
It turns out that when hosting a banquet, the attire is more formal, and guests should avoid wearing the same color as the host's family, as it would appear offensive and be laughed at for lacking etiquette.
Therefore, when anyone hosts a banquet, they usually inform the guests in advance about what color they will wear to avoid any awkwardness.
Madams and young ladies from prominent families usually prepare several outfits for any outing, either for changing after visiting the restroom or after meals. Among these outfits, they must also ensure they don't match the host's.
Selecting outfits requires meticulous effort since they cannot match the host, yet they should not be outshone by others. Thus, preparation in advance is vital, and a lack of communication is not acceptable.
