Length of Cheongsam
There are different lengths of cheongsam, which depends on personal preference or the needs of the occasion. In addition to height, body shape, comfort level, it must also be determined based on the season, climate, outdoor or indoor, occasion, age, and body shape.
Generally speaking, the length of modern cheongsam can be divided into the following three forms:
- Maxi cheongsam - either ankle-length, longer than the knee, or between the calf. The length is more than 120 cm.
- Midi cheongsam - generally below the knee length and between the calf. The length is less than 120 cm.
- Mini cheongsam – usually around the knee, or shorter than the knee. The length is about 90 cm.
In the cheongsam making process, the tailoring and production techniques also have their own characteristics, which are completely based on the designer's aesthetics, so there is no unified standard for length.
The maxi or midi cheongsam shows a more classical charm and makes the whole person more refined. It is suitable for women with a slender figure and has a cool and charming temperament. Mature and steady women should choose this length to exude mature beauty from the inside out. Hosts of evening parties or functions almost always choose maxi cheongsam to make them look more elegant and agile. Brides at weddings often choose maxi cheongsam as their wedding dress. This length has all kinds of charm and beauty in it, and it inadvertently becomes the highlight of the ceremony.
The maxi cheongsam represents solemnity and elegance. This cheongsam length makes it appear somewhat graceful, and the slits reveal a somewhat looming look. It is a unique kind of elegance.
Mini cheongsam is suitable for lively and petite women; it is flexible to wear for activities and creates a more lively atmosphere. This length represents unrestrained enthusiasm with design cutting shows a woman's graceful body curves. The upward-moving skirt perfectly shows the smooth and beautiful lines of the thighs. It is refreshing, neat and reserved.
Height
- Women with petite stature may choose mini or midi length styles which are more suitable, which will make the figure look slender, well-proportioned, and exquisite.
- Women with petite bodies are not recommended to choose maxi styles.
- Tall women can choose maxi or midi styles depending on the occasion.
Weight and body shape
- Women who are on the thin side or have a standard figure or are very slim generally suitable for any length of cheongsam.
- For Women who are slightly chubby and have plump figures, if their thighs are not very thick, they can choose maxi or mini cheongsams at will. After all, a plump figure can reflect the beauty of the cheongsam's curves.
- If their thighs are a bit thick, it is recommended to choose a midi or maxi cheongsam to only show off their plump, curvy and beautiful figure.
Occasion
- Generally, if it is a more solemn occasion, it is recommended to choose a maxi or midi cheongsam.
- For parties and banquets, you can freely choose the maxi or mini style that suits your style according to your needs.
- When wearing cheongsam on normal days, just choose one that suits you according to your preferences.
- Generally mini or midi cheongsam is worn for work.
Season/Climate
- In summer, mini styles is most considered followed by midi styles. After all, mini styles look fashionable, sexy and cool due to weather conditions.
- In spring and autumn, mini or midi styles.
- In winter, choose maxi or midi length. Occasionally, mini styles are chosen by ladies who are resistant to freezing.
In this comparison, it seems that all three length cheongsams have their own charms, and they are almost equally beautiful regardless of their superiority or inferiority.
This article contains selling experience and knowledge of our store since its opening in 2011, feedback from customers, and exchanges with ladies who love cheongsam.
The above information is for reference only. If you need more specific cheongsam sizes, you can directly consult our store or your own tailor.
旗袍的長度
旗袍有長短，要看個人的喜愛，或根據實際場合的需要。加上個人的身高、體型和舒適度來決定長短。無論長短，都要依據季節、氣候、室外或室内、穿著場合以及年齡、身材來決定。
一般來說，現代旗袍的長度大致分為以下三種形式：
- 長款旗袍 - 或長及脚踝、或長過膝蓋、小腿之間。長度在120公分以上。
- 中長旗袍 - 一般膝蓋以下的長度、小腿之間。長度在120公分以下。
- 短款旗袍 – 一般在膝蓋左右，或更短一些不及膝蓋。 長度在90公分左右。
在製作過程，剪裁與製作工藝也各有特色，完全出自於設計師的審美，所以長短的程度沒有統一的標準。
長款或中長旗袍更顯出一種古典韻味，整個人更加脫俗，適合身材修長的女子，氣質冷艷、動人。成熟穩重的女子宜選擇長款旗袍，由内而外散發成熟的美。晚會或節目主持人幾乎都選擇長款旗袍，讓她們更顯得飄逸靈動。婚禮上的新娘，也往往選擇長款旗袍做爲禮服，萬種風情、千嬌百媚盡在一襲旗袍中，不經意成爲典禮的亮點。
長旗袍代表莊重典雅，因為旗袍的長度而顯現出幾分婉約，又在開衩形式下透露出幾分若隱若現，是一份別樣的雅緻風情。
短款旗袍適合性情活潑、嬌小的女子；短款適合活動、更加活躍的氣氛。而短旗袍代表奔放的熱情，顯出女子窈窕玲瓏的曲線，上移的裙擺完美地顯出大腿流暢好看的線條，清爽俐落亦富有矜持之意。
身高
- 從身高上來說，身材嬌小的女生可能選擇短款或者中長款要合適一點，那樣會揚長避短顯得身材修長勻稱玲瓏有致。
- 身材嬌小的女生不建議選擇長款。
- 而身材高挑的女生則可以視場合和自己的風格來選擇長款，還是想表現出性感的成熟度高挑。
體重身形
- 從體重上來說，身材偏瘦一點或標準身材的女生非常苗條穿旗袍基本上不挑長短款式。
- 身材略胖顯得豐滿的女生如果大腿不是很粗的那種則長短款旗袍也是隨意挑選，畢竟身材豐滿可以體現出旗袍前凸後翹的曲線美。
- 大腿如果有點粗的則建議選擇中長款或者長款旗袍進行一下遮瑕處理，這樣做到揚長避短，只顯出你的豐滿曲線玲瓏有致的身材美了。
場合
- 一般如果比較莊重的場合建議選擇長款或中長旗袍，讓自己的氣質加分。
- 酒席宴會則可以根據自己需要自由選擇適合自己風格的長款或短款。
- 平日穿著旗袍則根據自己體型選擇好適合自己的就行。
- 上班一般短款或中長旗袍。
季節/氣候
- 一般夏季，女生選擇短款的最多其次是中長款，畢竟天氣原因短款顯得時尚性感又涼爽。
- 而春秋季節則短款中長款都可選。
- 冬季一般女生選擇長款或者中長款的較多，偶有選擇短款的是那種抗凍的女生。
這樣對比下來，似乎長短旗袍都各自有韻味，幾乎不分高下同等美麗。
此文章是本店自2011開業的一些銷售經驗，客戶的反饋，以及喜愛旗袍女士的交流心得。
以上資訊僅供參考，如果需要更具體的旗袍尺寸，可以直接諮詢本店或自家的裁縫師傅。
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