The cheongsam is not subjected to huge seasonal trend shifts and they can look pretty modern all the same.
For the Chinese New Year celebrations, the cheongsam is a fashion staple. Wearing one, you may wonder whether the particular design is on-trend. The traditional garment’s silhouette or cut can often be similar, but the overall look does undergo changes sometimes.
Cheongsams are however not subject to huge or yearly trend shifts. I love the traditional Chinese dress for its tried-and-true style. It’s a timeless, elegant piece that blends into mainstream fashion in a unique way.
There is no tangible trend to follow each year, but aesthetic preferences can differ. For example, it seems that colourful prints are currently popular. I think it will keep evolving with new fabrications or of-the-moment colours, while the traditional elements – such as buttoned-up Mandarin collar, pipa front, frog buttons and side slits – keep it timeless.
It is a truly adaptive garment and has appeared in many designers’ collections season after season. As it is, we have even seen international fashion houses sometimes including a cheongsam as part of their offerings.
In my opinion, they are not modernising it but simply adapting the style to customers’ desires. It is as bringing together “tradition, passion and a quirky sense of style. I have always been drawn to the traditional and classic cut.
The cheongsam is the epitome of elegance and femininity for any chic Chinese woman, and I dare say, it is now a wardrobe staple during Chinese New Year and for occasion dressing. Pick the right accessories like suitable shoes or a bag. The right undergament can help enhance the look, giving the dress a smooth and sleek appearance when worn.
So the next time you wear a cheongsam, you know what to do to look your best. Plus, stop worrying whether it will make you look unfashionable or dated.
Here are some of the best-looking cheongsams: –
