2013年4月18日

True Love for Chic Cheongsam Dresses

The cheongsam invented in Shanghai is a modernized version of the traditional qipao, a garment worn by Chinese women since the 17th century. While the original qipao was wide and loose, the version invented in the 1920s was form-fitting, and cut high on the sides. The dress was first worn by socialites and courtesans, and soon became immensely popular. By the 1950s, cheongsams were also made in materials like wool and twill for women to wear in the workplace. The dress also became briefly popular in the West during the 1960s.
Most brides want to look glamorous and elegant on their big day, mermaid bridal gowns can fulfill their needs. They are usually made from fabrics, such as the aforementioned satin, which are appropriate for more formal weddings. In general, you can see them done in delicate laces that will tone down the drama of a mermaid to make it more wearable for less formal events. Women who want to show off their curvaceous figures can choose it to do so.
The cheongsam is a traditional Chinese Wedding Gown that has a long history since its inception. Cheongsam as they are known today means 'long dress', but they were originally known as qipao. They first appeared in the 17th century China during the Qing Dynasty in its basic form. It was basically a one-piece suit dress that covered the wearer from neck to foot and were long-sleeved. There were some variants that consisted of a two-piece dress set, a pair of trousers with long overdress. QiPaos are made out of many materials, with the high end ones made out of beads (like the one I wore for my wedding) and are often custom made. In weddings, the bride will often have multiple QiPaos. The traditional color for weddings is Red (a good luck color in Chinese). In the movie, In The Mood For Love, the female protagonist wears beautiful QiPaos.
For those of you who have never worn a cheongsam quick link before, you will be amazed by how beautiful, elegant and charming a well-made piece can make you look once you put it on. The silhouette of a well-fitted cheongsam is made to accentuate the best of your figure and to express your feminine side. Interestingly, woman of many shapes and sizes (including plus-size) can wear a cheongsam, as long as the size is right. Minor alterations may be necessary at times but it is definitely worth the time and effort for a more glamorous look. There is a variety of choices on fur tops, especially last fall/winter. Long fur mix with short fur, fur jointed with tweeds, cotton, wool or leather, or as decor attached to the edge of collar or sleeves, and by adopting techniques like dyeing, embroidery, inlay, knitting, and jointing, fur are becoming hot and fashion.

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