Áo dài
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Áo dài is a traditional Vietnamese outfit consisting of a long split tunic worn over silk trousers. It can serve as formalwear for both men and women.
A woman wearing modernized version of white Áo dài
Two women wear áo ngũ thân, the predecessor of the áo dài initially worn in the 18th century.
Vietnamese official (right) in áo ngũ thân with Khăn vấn while his wife worn áo Nhật Bình.
Vietnamese Nguyễn dynasty's eunuchs in áo ngũ thân.
Qipao
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The qipao, also known as the cheongsam or the mandarin gown, is a Western-influenced Chinese dress worn by women which takes inspiration from the qizhuang, the ethnic clothing of the Manchu people. Th
Áo dài
…that áo dài is not suitable for everyday activities, such as going to school, going to work, going out, etc. The áo dài is similar in appearance to the cheongsam, both consisting of a long robe with side splits on both sides of the robe, with one of the main differences typically being the height of the side…
A woman in a qipao
Chinese community in Dublin wearing various styles of cheongsam, 2016
An exhibition of cheongsam worn by Suzhou pingtan performers
Different designs of cheongsam