cheongsam
Chinese fitted dress
A cheongsam is a form-fitting Chinese dress characterized by a high mandarin collar, side slits, and frog closures.
The garment hugs the body and typically reaches to the knee or ankle: She wore a red silk cheongsam to the banquet.
Also called a qipao, it became iconic in 1920s Shanghai and remains popular for formal occasions.
Form-fitting Chinese gown
- body-huggingClosely following the figure
- tailoredAdjusted to fit exactly
- embroideryDecorative stitching on fabric
- brocadeRaised-pattern luxury fabric
sleeveless · piping · darts · lined · fitted · sheath · ankle-length · knee-length
Gracefully refined, tasteful
- gracefulElegant in movement
- sophisticatedWorldly and cultured
- sleekSmooth and elegant
- svelteGracefully slender
flattering · figure-hugging · feminine · refined · fitted · streamlined · slender · poised
Fine woven insect fiber
- satinGlossy-surfaced woven cloth
- brocadeRaised-pattern luxury fabric
- damaskReversible figured fabric
- charmeuseLustrous woven fabric
jacquard · organza · velvet · cotton · linen · embroidered · shimmering · lustrous
Of that Asian nation
- ManchuTungusic people of Manchuria
- ShanghaiChinese coastal financial center
- 1920sPost-WWI American decade
- dynastySuccessive family rulers
Cantonese · vintage · revival · cultural · ceremonial · bridal · banquet · wedding
Marriage rite and feast
- banquetFormal celebratory meal
- galaFestive formal occasion
- formalFollowing strict protocol
- red-carpetLavish welcome for dignitaries
reception · pageant · cocktail · hostess · ceremony · celebration · portrait · anniversary
Traditional Korean clothing ensemble
- kimonoWraparound Japanese garment
- sariWrapped South Asian dress
- batikWax-resist fabric coloring
- fusionJoining into unity
contemporary · modern · runway · designer · international
qipao
Form-fitting Chinese gown
- body-huggingClosely following the figure
- tailoredAdjusted to fit exactly
- embroideryDecorative stitching on fabric
brocade · sleeveless · piping · darts · lined · fitted · sheath · ankle-length · knee-length · closures
elegant
Gracefully refined, tasteful
- gracefulElegant in movement
- sophisticatedWorldly and cultured
- sleekSmooth and elegant
svelte · flattering · figure-hugging · feminine · refined · fitted · streamlined · slender · poised · statuesque
silk
Fine woven insect fiber
charmeuse · jacquard · organza · velvet · cotton · linen · embroidered · shimmering · lustrous · woven
Chinese
Of that Asian nation
- ManchuTungusic people of Manchuria
- ShanghaiChinese coastal financial center
- 1920sPost-WWI American decade
dynasty · Cantonese · vintage · revival · cultural · ceremonial · bridal · banquet · wedding · diaspora
wedding
Marriage rite and feast
red-carpet · reception · pageant · cocktail · hostess · ceremony · celebration · portrait · anniversary · graduation
hanbok
Traditional Korean clothing ensemble
fusion · contemporary · modern · runway · designer · international
- clothingdress, apparel, attire, jeans, garment
- Chinese loanwordsdim sum, kung fu, feng shui, tai chi, yin yang
- formal weartuxedo, tux, evening gown, ball gown, formal suit
- garmentsgarment, robe, gown, robes, dress
- traditional clothingkimono, sari, hanbok, dashiki, kilt
- traditional dresstraditional garb, folk dress, traditional dress, folk costume, national dress
cheongsamkimono
Wraparound Japanese garment
dirndl · sari · hanbok · kilt · lederhosen
cheongsammuumuu
Loose, collarless dress
kaftan · tent dress · flowing robe · flowing robes · peasant dress
cheongsamhousedress
Simple garment for home
sweatpants · casual wear · loungewear · workout clothes · pajamas