The Cheongsam is a traditional dress worn by Chinese women. It originated from the clothes worn by the Manchurians in the Qing Dynasty. The high-slitted style of the Cheongsam we see today was first seen in Shanghai in the early 1920s. At that time, the unique dress was already worn by many women in the higher classes. The slim, short-sleeved style emphasized the slender figure of women. Today, Cheongsams of various styles and lengths can be seen everywhere, even on many international occasions. The elegant and slender dress has become the "Chief Representative" of Chinese women's style, and also a symbol of Chinese culture.
