Qing+Dynasty+Clothing

=The Evoluation of Chinese Clothing =

What does "Qi Pao" look like?
"Qi Pao" which was first designed in Qing Dynasty, it was popular in the Qing Dynasty, even in nowadays. toc The original //qipao// was wide and baggy. The one-piece dress featured a high neck and straight skirt. It covered all of a woman’s body except for her head, hands, and toes. The qipao was traditionally made of silk and featured intricate embroidery.The //qipao// worn today are modeled after ones made in Shanghai in the 1920s. The modern //qipao// is a one-piece, formfitting, floor length dress that has a high slit on one or both sides. Modern variations may have bell sleeves or be sleeveless and are made out of a variety of fabrics.

When Is a //Qipao// Worn?
In the 17th century, the //qipao// was worn nearly every day. Nowadays, the //qipao// is worn during formal occasions like weddings, parties, and beauty pageants. The //qipao// is also used as a uniform at restaurants, hotels, and on airplanes in Asia.

17th century Qi Pao Current Qi Pao

Modern QiPaos [2]
Modern Qi Pao(Cheongsam) combines the elaborate elegance of Chinese tradition with unique elements of style, like the high collar and the attractive slits, which set off the beauty of the female shape.With distinctive Chinese features China Cheongsam enjoys a growing popularity in the international world of high fashion.The Chinese Cheongsam usually is made of excellent materials like silk, silk brocade, satin, satin brocade or velour's.Like Chinese women's temperament, China Cheongsam is elegant and gentle, its long-standing elegance and serenity makes wearers fascinating.

And the video here will reflect the beaty of the modern QiPaos: media type="youtube" key="9bREXCNbcZU" height="315" width="560" Reference: [] [1] [] [2]

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