Qipao
(ch'ipau,
qi
pao) is one of the most typical, traditional costumes for Chinese
women. Also known as cheongsam,
it is like a wonderful flower in the Chinese colorful fashion scene
because of its particular charm.
Cheongsam is fit to Chinese women’s slim figure, especially the
Shanghai girls. The following four factors promote the fashion’s
generation and popularity:
1) At that time, foreign stuff entered Chinese market continuously;
2) There were fashion column in all big newspapers and magazines;
3) Fashionable dressed girl with monthly calendar was very popular;
4) Some department stores also held many fashion shows.
Qipao generally has two big slits at either side of the hem for
convenient movement and display of the slender legs of women. Unlike
a short-length skirt, the slits of Qipao expose a woman's legs indistinctly
when she walks, as if there was a blurred emotional appeal of 'enjoying
flowers in mist.' Qipao, cheongsam dress, qi pao, long dress,Ch'ipau,
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Qipaos can display Chinese women's modesty, softness and beauty.
Like Chinese women's temperament, Qipaos are elegant and gentle.
Today, with the development of the market economy in China, designs
or styles of fashions are so dazzling as the stars that the eye
cannot take them all in. As a result, people are often at a loss
what to choose when facing the vast sea of fashions. On the other
hand, it is just a golden opportunity for Chinese national costumes
to regain their popularity. Fashion culture has become a point of
intersection of social culture, reflecting economic developments,
social progress and educational level. It represents people's spirit,
living standards and aspirations towards beauty.
qipao, cheongsam dress, qi pao, long dress,Ch'ipau, cheongsam qipao
-- qipao
qi
pao cheongsam
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