Style elements and material
The collar
The collar of Qipao / Cheongsam is high and tight fitting,
not just for preventing coldness but also for beauty. The
collar of Qipao / Cheongsam generally takes the shape of a
semicircle, its right and left sides being symmetrical, flattering
the soft and slender neck of a woman. The collar of Qipao
/ Cheongsam is meticulously made, especially the buttonhole
loop on the collar, which serves as the finishing touch.
Here many samples.
The slits
For convenient movement and display of the slender legs of
women Qipao / Cheongsam generally has two big slits at either
side of the hem. The slits of Qipao / Cheongsam expose a woman's
legs indistinctly when she walks, as if there was a blurred
emotional appeal of "enjoying flowers in mist".
Today you can get Qipao / Cheongsam with different lengths
and kinds of slits (one slit on the side or front as well
as two slits).
The material
The Qipao / Cheongsam usually is made of excellent materials
like silk, silk brocade, satin, satin brocade or velour's.
Nearly all colors can be used. Often the Qipao / Cheongsam
gets a certain pattern, such as Chinese Dragons, different
kinds of flowers, butterflies or other typical Chinese icons
(e.g. prosperity, wealth).
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