Cheongsam, or Qipao dress, is a female dress with distinctive Chinese features and enjoys a growing popularity in the international world of high fashion. Cheongsam was Manchu women's dress, and became popular among both Manchu and Han women in the early 1920's

Cheongsam fits well the female Chinese figure. Its neck is high, collar closed, and its sleeves may be short, medium or full length, depending on season and taste. The dress is buttoned on the right side, with a fitting waist, and slits up from the sides, all of which combine to set off the beauty of the female shape.