The characteristics of the cheongsam What are the characteristics of the cheongsam?

The cheongsam is characterized by a right-over-lapel or half-over-lapel form, a standing collar with panels and buttons, a slit on the side of the hem, a single piece of material, a closed waist, sleeveless or short-sleeved, etc. The slit is only one of the many features of the cheongsam. The slit is only one of the many features of the cheongsam, it is not the only one, nor is it necessary. The cheongsam style is characterized by the absorption of Western art, new and flexible, with a strong commercial flavor; more with the official style, appearing reserved and condensed.

There are many styles of cheongsam, with the placket having Ruyi placket, Pipa placket, oblique placket and double placket; the collar having high collar, low collar and no collar; the cuffs having long sleeves, short sleeves and no sleeves; the slit having high slit and low slit; and there are also the long cheongsam, the short cheongsam, the clip cheongsam, the single cheongsam and so on.

Changes in cheongsam styles are mainly changes in sleeve and lapel shapes. Sleeve styles include: wide sleeve, narrow sleeve, long sleeve, medium sleeve, short sleeve or sleeveless. Lapel styles are mainly round lapel, straight lapel, square lapel, pipa lapel, etc.: round lapel cheongsam gowns - lapel lines are round and smooth; straight lapel cheongsam gowns - full-bodied, round-faced women are suitable for this style, which can make the body appear slender; square lapel cheongsam gowns

The cheongsam, as a traditional Chinese dress, was popular in the 1920s, and is also admired by many women in contemporary times. It is not only lightweight and fit, but also can fully reflect the beautiful posture and smooth lines of women.