Chic in Cheongsam

I absolutely adore the cheongsam ~ how it fits, how it feels, what it represents. In English, it is apparently also known as the mandarin gown. 

This traditional dress is a redesigned tight fitting "qipao" (which was a traditional baggy female garment). They were very popular amongst the high society and are known to accentuate the body.

For children, I was a bit skeptical about wearing one on the chickadee. I am totally against her wearing something too mature for her age.

However, I stumbled upon one cheongsam which was sweet and girly. It is light pinkish white splashed with flower prints. The material was neither too thick nor too thin, making it perfect for our Asian weather. 

Just look at how it falls nicely at the back.

This outfit has the typical stiff collar hooked closely on top. The tailor did not take any shortcuts on this cheongsam eventhough it was meant for a kid. 

The only catch about the cheongsam is that the skirt will ride up when you sit down. Same goes for the mini version. So make sure you get the right length dress for your child.