Cheongsam Is A Traditional Costume Of Manchu Women.

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　　 cheongsam It is Manchu female tradition. clothing Modern clothing influenced by western culture. It is not a traditional costume of Han nationality, but a Manchu costume.

In the early 1920s, under the influence of western culture, cheongsam was constantly changing, bringing forth new ideas, and striving to show its body curve. But this is not smooth sailing, so the "tug of war" of cultural conflict is sewn on cheongsam.

Cheongsam shows beautiful curves.

In the early twentieth Century, Qipao waistcoat was popular. That is to wear the horn wide sleeves. short Chinese-style jacket The sleeves of the front and rear sides of the coat. In 1926, the short coat and the long vest became one of the original styles of modern cheongsam. Over the next two years, cheongsam made some changes in the side, sleeve, collar, collar and so on, adding decoration and complicated changes. But it still keeps the traditional broad cut style of cheongsam vest, and the traditional way of straight-line cutting can not reveal the feminine figure.

In the late 20s and 30s, cheongsam launched a "contest" in terms of length, width, slit length, sleeves and sleeves, and collar collar.

2. When slit is high, time is low.

1929, Europe and America Short skirt The cheongsam began to shorten, the lower part of the cheongsam was shrunk to the knees, and the cuffs became shorter and smaller. Later, there were school uniform cheongsam, the lower part was reduced to 1 inches above the knee, and the sleeves were westernized.

This change was criticized by public opinion. After 1931, Qipao began to grow longer and its hem was sagging. In the middle of 30s, the cheongsam length developed to the extreme, and the bottom of the robe covered the feet, which was called "sweeping the cheongsam". The sleeves of the cheongsam, which could have covered the wrist, were shortened to the elbow. After that, the sleeves become shorter and shorter, and they shrink to two inches below the shoulders. After 1936, they are almost sleeveless.

The cheongsam was not slit in the past. Qipao also quietly opened a low slit on the left while shortening its sleeves. Later, the slit opened higher and higher, and gradually increased to the knees and thighs. Because of objection, the paw was once below the knee. However, when the pressure of public opinion decreased, the tunic quickly increased, and the cheongsam was popular after 1933.

The traditional cheongsam is a straight line, plus a high stiff collar. In the early 30s, the waist of the robe began to contract for a long time. After 1934, the curve of the female figure was finally revealed. The tall and ears collar gradually became shorter, and later some became the no collar cheongsam.

In the collision between traditional and modern, maintaining the traditional "good" and the pursuit of beauty, Qipao is increasingly close to the times, close to life, divorced from the original style, and becomes economical, convenient, beautiful and suitable.

The cultural revolution also led to the life of Qipao.

However, from 50s to a period before reform and opening up, cheongsam It is said to be "four old", "sealed, funded and repaired". Mrs. Liu Shaoji, President of the National People's Republic of China, wore a cheongsam on a visit abroad and became a major crime in the "Cultural Revolution".

China's reform and opening up has promoted the great emancipation of the mind. The monotonous black, gray and blue have been replaced by colourful colors. The cheongsam, which has disappeared for more than thirty years, is again worn by Mrs. Amy. At this time, people mainly promoted the cheongsam of Shanghai style.