Definition of cheongsam
: a dress of southern Chinese origin with a slit skirt and a mandarin collar
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The move was classic Kaia thanks to its cheongsam-style fabric—something she has also been known to wear in minidress form.
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Congratulations to the beautiful bride @melissackoh ! Donning our exclusive kimono cheongsam, where components of a unique piece of kimono fabric is delicately hand sewn to create an intricate pattern.
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There was a woman dressed in a cheongsam singing into an old-fashioned microphone, while a man made noodles by hand.
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Here are Levis, a white T-shirt, the cheongsam, platform shoes, the slip dress, kente cloth.
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The utilitarian style by R13 made Gerber’s silky cheongsam-fabric minidress feel appropriate for day.
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All the uniforms are one piece and hemmed low, as cheongsam typically is: The 3/4 sleeves denote simplicity and just the right amount of modesty, symbolic of the cabin crew's high level of competence.
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Origin and Etymology of cheongsam
Chinese (Guangdong) chèuhng-sāam, literally, long gown
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