The difference between ancient cheongsam and modern cheongsam

Classical flag dresses mostly adopt straight lines, loose body, split sides, and the waistline of the chest is close to the size ratio of the dress. The appearance features of cheongsam generally require all or part of the following features: open or semi-open form of right lapel, collar button, side slit, flat cutting of single piece of material and sleeves, etc. Opening is only one of the many features of cheongsam, not the only one, nor is it necessary.

The characteristics of cheongsam in the Republic of China are in line with the aesthetics of western clothing, which is not accidental. At that time, Shanghai, a metropolis combining Chinese and western cultures, was the most qualified place for the birth of the Republic of China cheongsam. Although the evidence that it was born in Shanghai is not conclusive, we can still assert that the Shanghai style robe is a typical cheongsam of the Republic of China. If we are bolder, we can further assume that modern cheongsam, or narrow cheongsam, is Shanghai-style cheongsam. Because, in the eyes of ordinary people, the association or image caused by the word cheongsam is the Shanghai style cheongsam in the 1930 s and 1940 s. Beijing style and Shanghai style represent two styles in art and culture. Concise.

Cheongsam entered the era of three-dimensional modeling, darts appeared on the garment pieces, and the waist was more suitable for western-style sleeves. The length and sleeve length of cheongsam were greatly shortened, and the waist was more suitable.