As the innovative design of traditional Chinese clothing is relatively backward, there is still a gap between the concept and theory of clothing design and developed countries. Therefore, it is particularly important to open up a road of innovation and development of traditional Chinese clothing. Based on the analysis of the current situation of the development of domestic clothing design and the application characteristics of the foreign countries to the decoration language of traditional Chinese clothing, this paper finally puts forward the key points of the innovation and development of traditional Chinese clothing. It has laid a foundation for the innovation of Chinese traditional clothing.