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Tuesday, October 24, 2006

Real Chinese Fashion

It means "long dress, but when translated in English and when worn, the Cheongsam or Qipao of China indicates refinement and beauty to a woman. This classic Chinese garment is simply among the most-loved dresses of women of all sizes all over the world. The Qipao or Cheongsam Guangdong in China is the closed-collar, high-necked, fitting waist, loose chest, and attractive slits made from satin or silk with a customary design of Chinese dragon, flower, or any Chinese icons. It can actually be of diverse pigments but the most-worn is red, and can be short or long, sleeved or sleeveless. It comes with various styles to harmonize women of different tastes and to fit for different occurrences.

Once a woman is dressed in Qipao, she does not have to add any accessories because the dress alone is enough to point out the face, because of the semicircle collar; and the legs or the figure, because of the slits, and the arms, if the woman settled to wear a sleeveless qipao. Overall, the Qipao or Cheongsam that originates from the Manchus of China, and became renowned during the Qing dynasty, is now intercontinentally recognized in the industry of fashion and is known for its simplicity yet elegant style.

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