When can you wear a QiPao (Cheongsam Dress)
Cheongsam at weddings at Weddings: East & West Blend
The (Cheongsam) is good for weddings. UK Princess Eugenie wore a modified black short sleeved Cheongsam with red prints for her pre-wedding photos. Festive patterns and a waist-accentuating cut added elegance that merged Western romance with Oriental grace. Brides often wear red or pink Cheongsam with elaborate embroidery as their toast gown, while guests wear more modest styles - both respectful of the occasion without being overly formal.
Cheongsam at Glamorous Galas: A Statement of Elegance
At formal occasions like galas the Cheongsam is always present. The 2019 Met Gala saw Emilia Clarke in a red modified qipao (New Chinese Style Cheongsam Dress). The body-hugging silhouette and delicate embroidery gave it worldwide headlines.
The Chinese actress Gong Li has worn Cheongsam at the Cannes Film Festival several times - most recently in 1994 when she accepted an award on Zhang Yimou's behalf - presenting Oriental beauty to the world - a moment in cinematic history.
Cheongsam at Themed Parties: A Head-Turning Classic
The Cheongsam is an instant hit at Chinese-style or retro-themed parties. In Cheongsam, guests walk out of an earlier era in vintage fervor. The Cheongsam was a favorite of Paris Hilton when she visited China. She wore a red Cheongsam with golden hair and red lips at the Shanghai MTV Awards in black fishnet stockings and red heels. Some joked it was like a server's uniform, but the sexy yet sophisticated look of the Cheongsam showed off its versatile charm.
Cheongsam In Daily Life: A Canvas of Individuality
Every early June during China's gaokao (college entrance examination), a unique scene unfolds outside test centers: many parents deliberately wear Cheongsam to send off examinees, embracing the auspicious meaning of "qikai desheng" (winning at the first battle). They infuse the ritual of traditional attire with good wishes, cheering on their children with cultural symbolism.
And if you like the qipao either, pick your favorite piece and wear this traditional garment in street style. Make yourself the showstopper that gets heads turning wherever you go!
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