subject: Cheongsam The Beautiful Dress Of Chinese Women [print this page] The term cheongsam simply means long dressThe term cheongsam simply means long dress. In other areas of China including Beijing, it is branded as qipao. When the original Manchu rulers arrived to China, they organized some people, primarily Manchus, to become banners (qi) and addressed them banner people (qiren), which then had become the name of every Manchu. Each Manchu woman normally wore one-piece dress also became known as qipao or banner dress. Although the Revolution in 1911 was able to topple the Qing or Manchu Dynasty, the dress of women was able to survive the political transformation and, with developments after, the dress has turned out to be the customary outfit for the women in China.
The cheongsam is a one-piece female dress in China with distinctive features and is growing popular in the worldwide fashion. This dress is easy to slide on and very comfortable to put on. The cheongsam fits very well the figure of a Chinese female. Its neckline is high, the collar is closed and the sleeves could either be short, full length or medium, depending on the taste of the one wearing or the season. The outfit is buttoned at the right side, having a loose-fitting chest, slits from all sides, and a fit waist, all of these contribute to the beauty of the body figure of a Chinese female.
The cheongsam is not excessively difficult to make. It does need ay accessories such as scarves, belts, frills or sashes to use it. This dress is very attractive to wear since it is made of diverse materials with varying lengths. They could be dressed in either formal or casual occasions. In both case, it makes an impression of a quiet and simple charm, neatness and elegance. These are the reasons why the cheongsam is very much preferred by women of China as well as the females from foreign countries.
The fashionable and frequently tight-fitting cheongsam that is mainly often linked with the present was produced in 1920s in Shanghai; this was created stylish be socialites and women from the upper-class society. Cheongsam is designed in order to demonstrate the innate gentleness of the female figure; likewise it also makes the image of trim legs. The general picture of the cheongsam is its practical but sexy appearance.
The cheongsam is truly attractive; however, it does not necessitate the wearer to verve up the appearance with accessories such as belts and scarves. It could display all the womens softness, modesty and beauty. Mature women wearing the Cheongsam could show their elegant and refined manners. Similar to the temperament of Chinese women, the Cheongsam is gentle and pleasing to the eyes. Its permanent elegance and calmness makes the wearers charming. It is really nice to wear Cheongsam.
