Style Glossary: Cheongsam
Cheongsam
A body-hugging one-piece Chinese dress for women. Also referred to as a mandarin gown. Some waitresses and receptionists in Chinese restaurants over the world wear cheongsam uniforms. They are usually long, often foot-length or floor-length. They have slit high to the waist or hip, usually no sleeves or cap sleeves. They are often made of brightly-colored silk or satin with rich Chinese embroidery.
Embrace the exotic in this Oscar de la Renta Cheongsam-inspired Floral Dress ($5,990).
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I own 3 of these dress myself...they really make me feel like a woman
1thats gorgeous
2I remember the temporary trend, maybe 5-6 years ago. I love the fitted look.
3If you do a bit of research, cheongsams were never meant to be super body hugging, but modest and slightly baggy. It was the whole Suzy Wong Madama Butterfly-esque fantasy make them sexy - for better or for worse.
But nothing beats a tailor-made cheongsam, even in a simple linen-cotton / cotton fabric.
4Simply gorgeous.
5I've always loved this type of dress (although I never knew the official term). They are so gorgeous.
6I'm part-Chinese and I'd love to wear a custom made cheongsam at some point! The fit is nice but very unforgiving.. haha... you really have to workout to fit this beautifully. (I think...)
7I love qipao (Cheongsam in Mandarin). Traditionally they were looser and longer (past knee-length). It wasn't until the 1930s (in Shanghai) when they began to be cut more tightly, and them hemline was raised.
8Is this buy from stylishcn.com? I want have one for my wife
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