The Chinese Qipao

The Chinese Qipao is traditional Chinese dressing for women, which has been worn since the Ching Dynasty (1644-1911 AD). There is another name for Qipao is called Cheongsam. The Qipao usually is made of excellent materials like silk, silk brocade, satin, satin brocade or velour's. Nearly all colors can be used. The Qipao often gets a certain pattern, such as Chinese Dragons, different kinds of flowers, butterflies or other typical Chinese icons. For convenient movement and show the slender legs of women Qipao generally has two big slits at either side of the hem. The collar of Qipao is high and tight fitting, not just for warm but also for beauty.

The Chinese Qipao is usually for special event or location. For example, they are usually for Chinese bride garments during Chinese wedding ceremony, for waitress dress of big hotel, for the dress of greeting lady at special event ceremony, etc. Qipao is classic and elegant; however, it does not require wearing accessories like scarves and belts. Designed to show off the natural softness of the female form, it also creates the illusion of slender legs. It looks practical and sexy.

To compare the traditional clothing of other country, Qipao is more elegant and gentle and it display women’s body slim and sexy. The Japanese traditional clothing is called kimono which each worn according to the person’s age, season or the event. The sleeve length can vary from slightly long to very long reaching the ankle. Young women's kimonos are very vibrant, colorful and rich with patterns. The Korea Traditional clothing is called hanbok which is a rectangular or tubular skirt with a high, pleated waistband. It is tied above the breasts with long sashes. By flowing over the rest of the body, it completely hides the female shape.