qipao

A high-necked, narrow-cut dress, often made out of silk or brocade. The best examples have "frog" closures and are slit up both sides of the skirt.

Originally from China; the term literally means "banner dress." Also known as a cheongsam.

"My wedding dress will be an ivory silk qipao—no two ways about it!"

by Qit January 13, 2004

qipao

tradition chinese dress

She was wearing a beautiful jade green qipao

by Yukira Tsurama June 25, 2003