Abstract: Taking “Zuo Yao” of Shengpu attire as an example, compared the similarity between Chinese and Western appron from the points of material collage, submissiveness, independence and function on the basis of documentary study and research on attire in folk custume museum and extant clothing. Furthermore, the essay also compared the difference between the two on shape and structure, rheology and moral. As a result, we could not only understand the spiritual of traditional costume but also find new inspiration for preservation of our heritage.