Qipao（cheongsam in Cantonese）, as a female body-hugging dress with distinctive Chinese features, which enjoys a growing popularity in the global fashion.

(1)What is qipao:

Qipao is one type of Chinese traditional women’s fashionable wearing.Which originated in the female costume of Manchu in the early 17th century and was modernized and improved in Shanghai in the early 19th century.this type of costume has become the ceremonial dress which has been inherited so far.

Qipao is not too complicated to make. Nor does it call for too much material, for there are no accessories like belts or scarves to go with it.Besides its simplicity, Qipao provides designers with vast and creative space: some short, some long, with low, high, or even no collars at all.

 

(2)What does qipao look like?

Its neck is high, collar closed, and its sleeves may be short, medium or full length, depending mainly on season and taste.The dress is buttoned on the right or left side, with a loose chest, a fitting waist, and slits up from the sides, all of which combine to set off the beauty of the female shape.

(3)Modern qipao introduction:

Now qipao has become the sign of Chinese female fashion culture.Under the driving of reformation from 1920 to 1940,qipao has absolutely abandon the traditional feudal feature,the modern qipao could perfectly expose the stature.of Chinese Women’s Liberation.In these modern times the Qipao is so versatile that it is also worn to business meetings and even formal gatherings

 

 

(4)Moderm Qipao feature:

(a)

High neck, closed collar, and sleeves having option of being full length or short or medium, according to weather and taste, it has buttons on the right, leaving the chest portion loose, and a tight waist-fit, even as the sides slit to show off the elegancy of the female shape.

 

(b)

After the 1980′s,Qipao has become the uniforum costume which stands for the profession,To serve the promotion and advertising, waitress usually wear qipao to welcome customers.

(c)

After 1990’s,the ideal women shape has changed a lot, Tall and slim body shape is the most Chinese women expect

Today, with its variety of styles, more and more women in China appreciate its beauty.Many influential people have suggested that this kind of dress should become the national dress for women in China.

 

 

(5)Guide of purchasing Qipao:

You need to buy Qipao according to the specific usage:

If you are looking forward to wearing qipao in the wedding ceremony

You need to select wedding qipao dress made of high quality material and gorgeous color to make people feel the happy celebrations

If you want to attend the party or welcome guests,You should go for elegant fabric and soft color.

If you are just searching casual qipao,you could absolutely choose upon your own mind to show  personality and your shape,comfortableness is the fist you should consider when trying wearing qipao.

 

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Maintenance of qipao:

(b-1)Do not wear qipao for the continous several days

(b-2)Do not roll up the sleev

(b-3)Qipao is usually made of silk, do not use the washing powder containing enzyme.

 

 

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If you look at a Chinese woman wearing a Qipao, and looking at her sexiest despite the fact that she is wearing a dress which covers her fully from neck to toes, albeit the slit sides exposing her upper thighs, remember the sexier looks are presented by her attire, and it goes to the credit of those tailors who first envisioned this dress to make it cling to their bodies and highlight the portions which should be highlighted inasmuch as the woman in them is brought out making head turn and notice the beauty. Qipao is the woman’s attire which has no equal.