This traditional dress is called cheong sum or qipao by the Chinese, depending on which Chinese dialetcs. It is also known as mandarin gown in English. As I understood, cheong sum was created in 1920s in Shanghai and was popularly worn by socialites and upperclass women then, but it has since modernized. Today, it has become a one piece, body-fitting, high collared and high cut dress. They are worn only by some ladies to important occasions such as Chinese New Year and Chinese weddings, or as a formal wear.
I have found a very fine cheong sum designer, Lika Ruby, in Second Life and could not resist buying one. As shown here, I am wearing a knee-length cheong sum in formal styling. This dress also comes in a mini skirt version. I love the mandarin collar most as it was created flawlessly! In Lika Ruby's main store, there is a beautiful free cheong sum group gift! (See the 3rd picture below).
I have made a shape which I am wearing with my JOMO girl skin (see 1st and 2nd picture below). I am more than happy to give it away if the proof of purchase on JOMO girl skin is shown to me.
What am I wearing?
Dress: Lika Ruby ~ China dress Dia
Hair: Amacci ~ Melody
Earrings: WTG ~ Ayus {past group gift}
Bracelet: U&R DOGS {past group gift}
Shoes: R.icielli ~ Carmelia pumps
Skin: JOMO ~ Girl skin 0093B
Lipstick: L.Fauna ~ Red
Shape: [I made this shape. I will give this as a gift if proof of purchase on JOMO Girl skin is shown to me]
What am I wearing?
Dress: Lika Ruby {group gift}
Hair: W&Y ~ Agata
Earrings: Virtual Impressions ~ Kerry
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