| Qipao cheongsam general information
Qipao, the classic dress for Chinese women, combines the
elaborate elegance of Chinese tradition with unique elements
of style. The high-necked, closed-collar Qipao / Cheongsam,
with a loose chest, fitting waist, and the attractive slits,
is one of the most versatile costumes in the world. It can
be long or short, some with full, medium, short or even no
sleeves at all - to suit different occasions, weather and
individual tastes.
The Qipao / Cheongsam can display all women's modesty, softness
and beauty. Like Chinese women's temperament, the Qipao /
Cheongsam is elegant and gentle, its long-standing elegance
and serenity makes wearers fascinating. Mature women in Qipao
/ Cheongsam can display their graceful refined manner. A Qipao
/ Cheongsam almost varies with a woman's figure.
What serves as a worthy testament to the beauty of the Qipao
/ Cheongsam is, however, it does not require the wearer to
pep up the look with accessories like scarves and belts. Designed
to show off the natural softness of the female form, it also
creates the illusion of slender legs. The overall picture:
practical, yet sexy.
Because of its particular charm Qipao / Cheongsam is like
a wonderful flower in the Chinese colorful fashion scene.
Another beauty of the Qipao / Cheongsam is that it is made
of different materials and can be worn either on casual or
formal occasions.
In either case, Qipao / Cheongsam creates an impression of
simple and quiet charm, elegance and attraction. With distinctive
Chinese features Qipao / Cheongsam enjoys a growing popularity
in the international world of high fashion.
The name
In Northern China, e.g. Beijing, the term "Qipao"
is popular - for the term's origin please have a look at the
history of Qipao. In Southern China the Qipao is also known
as "Cheongsam". Cheongsam means "long dress",
entered the English vocabulary from the dialect of China's
Guangdong Province (Cantonese).
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