Photo hunt: I Love Cheongsams
November 17th 2007 by pelfy in Photo HuntThis week’s theme is rather fexible as participants are free to post anything they love. Hiak. As for me, I will be showing you some of my tailor-made cheongsams. Yes, the Chinese outfit. I love them. Very much (=
I love them since I was young. In this post, you’ll also see 2 mini Cheongsams my sister and I wore when my sister was seven and me, three. Haha!! Very surprisingly, my Mom is still keeping them (=
My tailor-made cheongsams
Me in the red Cheongsam
Our mini red Cheongsams
Our mini pink Cheongsams
Me in the mini pink Cheongsam
Me in the orange Cheongsam (four years old)
Pelfy, one, during Chinese New Year.
The qípáo (旗袍) or ch’i-p’ao, also known as the cheongsam (長衫) or mandarin gown, is a body-hugging (after Shanghai modification) dress for women in China originating from the Manchus, modernized and improved in Shanghai - mandarintouch.com
I am for sure not the typical kind of Chinese girl, but I don’t know when I am so deeply in love with Cheongsam. Every year without fail, I will go to the same seamstress and she will do the measurement. I will also draft the patterns for her (so that she’ll sew what I want. Ha!)
Most of my cheongsams are knee-length, one blouse and one skirt. The type of cloth I usually choose is the slippery type. I also choose my own buttons. Right now, I am still thinking of making a black cheongsam with some red little flowers on it. Ha! (Definitely not to be worn during Chinese New Year as the Chinese believes that black colour symbolises ‘bad luck’. Ha!
Meanwhile, have fun!
November 17th, 2007 at 1:24 am
Nice cheongsam u have out there. Nowadays, we seldom see gals wearing cheongsam, unless during functions or festivals
November 17th, 2007 at 2:54 am
They are beautiful…I thought I can see you in one and model for us to see.. hehe. Nice job.
November 17th, 2007 at 3:01 am
What gorgeous fabric! No wonder you love them.
November 17th, 2007 at 3:05 am
Beautiful cheongsams! Love the colors. Happy photo hunting!
November 17th, 2007 at 3:15 am
Nice choice. They look great. Happy weekend
November 17th, 2007 at 3:21 am
they are very beautiful!! I have a few of those that I put away for my daughter.
November 17th, 2007 at 3:42 am
cheongsam… the feeling of slippery fabric
November 17th, 2007 at 4:15 am
Beautiful! The fabric looks beautiful and they actually look quite comfortable. Enjoy your weekend.
November 17th, 2007 at 4:24 am
Those are beautiful outfits. I love seeing what everyone is doing with this theme. Have a great weekend.
November 17th, 2007 at 4:31 am
very beautiful!
happy hunting
November 17th, 2007 at 4:37 am
Very pretty! Have a wonderful weekend.
November 17th, 2007 at 5:01 am
They are so intricate and pretty!
November 17th, 2007 at 5:25 am
excellent choice, in the army i was stationed in Korea, Okinawa, and Vietnam I saw lots of these
November 17th, 2007 at 7:47 am
Wah wah….beautfiul. I don’t dare to wear one as it shows our figure. Hehe
November 17th, 2007 at 8:39 am
I love them too! I have different pairs:)
November 17th, 2007 at 8:43 am
Hey! I love cheongsam too! I have two.. or three with me now. I am looking for a good tailor. You have anyone to recommend?
November 17th, 2007 at 8:43 am
Ooo..very pretty! I don’t think I can fit in a cheongsam!! hehe…. I got my little gal a cheongsam for CNY when we were in Msia. She look so cute in it.
November 17th, 2007 at 9:28 am
Oh I LOVE those. I have a vintage one in sky blue silk. I never knew what they were called. These are beautiful!
November 17th, 2007 at 11:30 am
I love cheongsum too but cannot wear already. I will look like a ba chang! hahaha…. You should wear and post your pic lah! Like that others cannot see the beauty of a cheongsum.
November 17th, 2007 at 4:39 pm
Lovely stuff, have a good weekend!
November 17th, 2007 at 4:40 pm
Such beautiful fabric. Have a great weekend!
November 17th, 2007 at 6:10 pm
I love the silky feeling. My daughter loves the white one, I love the red. Love your cheongsams.
November 17th, 2007 at 7:30 pm
Beautiful!!
November 17th, 2007 at 8:28 pm
Beautiful Cheongsams! Happy weekend!
November 17th, 2007 at 11:08 pm
Wonderful choice for the theme, and thank you so much for stopping by! Have a great weekend!
November 17th, 2007 at 11:24 pm
Wonderful shots! Very pretty.
November 17th, 2007 at 11:41 pm
love that one too, wish I can wear one oneday.
Mine is up at 4seasons of my life and
2Cents Worth . Hope you can visit me too. Happy Hunting !!!
November 18th, 2007 at 12:10 am
The red cheongsam really fits u well.
Wow, u started wearing cheongsam since young
No wonder u love it
November 18th, 2007 at 12:19 am
Beautiful! Cute photos of you when you were younger.
Very nice. 
November 18th, 2007 at 12:32 am
Your cheongsam’s cloth looks soft and cool when worn. Lovely. Your photos when you were younger are all cute!
Have a great weekend, Pelfy
November 18th, 2007 at 1:28 am
You designed them? Those are really pretty and look very comfortable. I love the colors too. Great post and have a good weekend.
November 18th, 2007 at 2:18 am
I have never wore a cheongsam before but they are quite pretty, very fashionable. I like the red one from the second photo - very nice.
November 18th, 2007 at 4:25 am
I love to see my Chinese friends and other people wear this. I have one. A gift from my friend. Sometimes I am in awe when I see ladies wear these with ease.
You should try that black and red combination. I love and have seen that. It’s beautiful!
Thanks for the visit.
November 18th, 2007 at 4:57 am
They are very beautiful… lovely
November 18th, 2007 at 6:45 am
Those are quite lovely! My photo hunt is up too if you get a chance.
November 18th, 2007 at 7:13 am
Gorgeous pics, My friend used to haver one and she looked amazing in hers.
November 18th, 2007 at 8:46 am
eeee! donald duck! hehe
November 18th, 2007 at 9:43 am
“Most of my cheongsams are knee-length, one blouse and one skirt.”
Interesting — I didn’t realize that cheongsams could be two piece outfits! (BTW, thanks for visiting more than just my Photo Hunt entry when you dropped by over at my blog
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November 18th, 2007 at 12:25 pm
Ok the last photo is TOO CUTE for words!
I love those Chinese outfits as well! We have a few here!
November 18th, 2007 at 2:55 pm
Beautiful outfits. I love the color!
November 18th, 2007 at 4:10 pm
Bro Eddy: Argh!! Someday I’ll post your picture here and we’ll see who is the donald duck, OK?
November 20th, 2007 at 6:53 am
That’s the tragedy of my life… I love 旗袍 but my Mediterranean body doesn’t agree with them (ie. too much breast, too much butt). Oh well :lol:
Mind you, I did try a few when living in China!
November 20th, 2007 at 10:58 pm
Cutie pie!!!
November 24th, 2007 at 8:46 am
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April 11th, 2008 at 11:44 am
You are so talented. I would like to make one for my daughter. Any hints on sewing the piping? Many thanks.