The cheongsam, also known as the qipao, is a type of feminine body-hugging dress with distinctive Chinese features of Manchu origin. It was known as the mandarin gown during the 1920s and 1930s, popularised by Chinese socialites and upper-class women in Shanghai.
6 best ideas and inspiration for Cheongsam Dresses
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Description A modern qipao dress featuring a fitted sheath silhouette, midi length and a high neck collar. – modern cheongsam style – keyhole mandarin neck with fabric button – fitted pencil silhouette – knee length (midi) – 2/3 puffy sleeves – french darts – concealed back zipper closure
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at Farfetch.com
When asked ‘what kind of woman is wearing your dress?’, Alessandra Rich responded with ‘a clever, conquering and quirky woman’, of course. This baby pink and black cheetah print silk midi dress from Alessandra Rich features a buttoned mandarin collar, short sleeves and a high side slit. Made in Italy
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Explore Cheongsam Dresses
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This modern cheongsam brings sexy back with a curve-hugging halter silhouette and deep open back. Decorated with beautiful floral embroidery, this dress is a definite showstopper.
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at Cosmique Studio
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at Etsy
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at Etsy
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at Etsy
Description A modern qipao dress featuring a fitted sheath silhouette, midi length and a high neck collar. – modern cheongsam style – keyhole mandarin neck with fabric button – fitted pencil silhouette – knee length (midi) – 2/3 puffy sleeves – french darts – concealed back zipper closure
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at Farfetch.com
When asked ‘what kind of woman is wearing your dress?’, Alessandra Rich responded with ‘a clever, conquering and quirky woman’, of course. This baby pink and black cheetah print silk midi dress from Alessandra Rich features a buttoned mandarin collar, short sleeves and a high side slit. Made in Italy
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at Etsy
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at Etsy
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