The Evolution And Characteristics Of Cheongsam

After the revolution of 1911, cheongsam was gradually accepted by Han women and combined with Han nationality's dress habits. By 1920s, it became one of the common clothes for women in cities and towns.

This period is the era of the intersection of Chinese and Western clothing. Cheongsam also absorbed the simple features of western style clothing, shortened from long and foot to the lower leg, and changed from straight tube to waist type. The sleeves were changed from big to sticker, that is, the cuffs were narrow, and the collar remained high territorial integrity.

At this point, it became rich.

It was not until 20s that Chinese women learned the beauty of curves and changed their traditions and made their clothes fit.

Women wearing cheongsam and high heeled leather shoes reflect the beautiful posture of women.

By 30s, under the influence of fashion, cheongsam developed to the slender type, and restored the shape of the garment to the full. First, the collar was raised and then the collar was lowered, and the collar was removed.

The sleeves sometimes extend over their wrists, and are short and exposed. They are influenced by the Western skirt. The cheongsam is falling down, and the lace of many years has come back again. No matter how the clothing is, the edge and rolling strip are all called the "lace sport" of the Qipao.

In the short term, the upper and lower waist of the gowns will be more and more narrow.

The popularity of less than two years of high slat double reduction.

The changes of the cheongsam on the cycloid and the slit, on the one hand, recorded the changes of people's aesthetics, and on the one hand showed the different demands of the times on clothing.

Cheongsam in the decades of change, more charming, exquisite, comfortable fit, become

In 40s, cheongsam changed twice and removed the sleeves.

When the clothing is long, it can be short to the knees.

There are also changes in slit opening, low slit in the knee, high slit and under the hip.

In 40s, we need to save cumbersome decoration and make it more portable.

Gradually form the characteristic.

There are straight lines, natural lines and slender lines. There are more variations in collar, round neck, middle round collar, small round collar, square collar, neckline collar, Impatiens collar and so on. There are more than ten kinds of skirts in the way of skirts, such as big circular, middle round, small round, straight, neckband, diagonal, triangular, pipa, ring, and single character. This period is the mature stage of cheongsam development. While retaining the characteristics of national costumes, it also boldly absorbs the factors of Western clothing, such as short sleeves, long sleeves, tight sleeves, tight sleeves, hairy sleeves and wool collar. The clothes are shortened, only under the knees, and the styles are increased.

The way of wearing Qipao has also changed in a colorful way. It is modeled on the Qing Dynasty's flag style, that is, the cheongsam plus a vest, and evolved into a woolen sweater. There are Chinese and Western styles, that is, a jacket or a Western-style long sleeve, sometimes a fashion hat, a long scarf or a cloak.

This shows that the cheongsam's collocation has great space, and its compatibility is strong, showing the excellent quality of the Chinese nation.

Cheongsam began to be depressed in 50s and lasted for more than 30 years. By 80s, with the deepening of reform and opening up, the personalized characteristics of clothing have been strengthened. The traditional fine dress has once again been taken seriously by women. Qipao has been reborn and reformed in the new fashion trend. People call it modern cheongsam.

By 1990s, Qipao is more colorful, becoming a dress for middle-aged women. It is also a must dress for young ladies to act as etiquette ladies.

Bold new cheongsam, the two sides open to thigh, the back has a back type design, the lower chest collar, and some heart chest.

The new cheongsam, as the representative of Chinese clothing, participated in the international fashion show.

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