#122 Folkwear Hong Kong Cheongsam

Women's sizes Extra Small - 3X Large

Hong Kong has long been the crossroads of culture in the Orient. Our elegant Cheongsam ( Cantonese for "long dress") dates from the 1930s and is a perfect merging of Eastern and Western fashion. Simple, slender, and close fitting, the dress draws the eye immediately to the classic fit, fabric and finishing details. The construction is basic, with only two main pattern pieces. Cut without shoulder seams, the back and sleeves rap over the shoulders. The curve of the front piece opens on the right side and fastens with frogs and a side zipper. The dress fits closely in the bust and hips, while skimming over the waist, and tapers to a slightly curved hemline. Side slits provide ease of movement. The dress is offered full length and in a contemporary just below the knee length.