When the wind blows the hem of the cheongsam, the swaying figure is truly beautiful. Today, I’d like to talk about the cheongsam skirt, that is, the skirt style of the cheongsam. Why this detail? Because when we choose a cheongsam, we must pay special attention to it. Selecting a skirt that suits us, looks good, and has a strong modifying effect is the key to choosing a cheongsam.
When choosing a skirt, options like A-line, wide swing, fishtail, straight tube, and various lengths can be dizzying. So today, I’ll discuss the different styles of cheongsam skirts, their characteristics, and which body types they suit.
Straight Skirt
The straight skirt is the most common basic style in cheongsam patterns. It features a straight-up-and-down design. The H-shaped vertical effect makes the skirt fall straight and neatly, making the cheongsam look extra long, upright, and slender. This is why most people choose straight-skirt cheongsams. It suits all body types, has a daily style, and can be worn on various occasions, with a natural sense of dignity.
There are usually three lengths for straight skirts. The first reaches the calf. This length is more convenient and daily, with less of the cheongsam’s charm but more solemnity, suitable for women with slender calves. The second reaches the ankle. It’s a common length that can cover imperfect leg shapes and extend the visual line, making the wearer look elegant. The third reaches the instep. This extra-long straight skirt has a more significant lengthening effect, perfect for petite women to look taller and thinner.
A-line Skirt
The A-line skirt is also common in cheongsam patterns. It’s usually fitted above the waist and gradually flares out from the hips, forming an A shape. The advantage of this skirt is that it can better modify and hide body problems in the waist, abdomen, and thighs. The contrast between the cinched waist and the flared skirt emphasizes the slenderness of the waist, creating a beautiful body curve.
Compared with the straight skirt, the flared A-line design is more elegant and lively. As the flare extends and widens, it becomes more grand, helping women create a sense of identity and presence in certain occasions. If you want to look thinner, choose a wider A-line cheongsam to make your calves or ankles look more delicate.
Fishtail Skirt
The fishtail skirt cheongsam is not as common as the previous two, but its unique shape and elegant, romantic charm make it a classic and gorgeous symbol. As the name suggests, the fishtail skirt is shaped like a fish tail. It’s fitted from the waist to the knees and then flares out in a fan shape, showing a very beautiful and sexy curve.
Many people are attracted to this skirt style because they can imagine how romantic and beautiful it would look. However, to achieve the best effect, it must match your body type. Slim women are more suitable for a fitted fishtail skirt to show a sexy curve. If you have a fuller figure in the hips and thighs, choose a skirt with a larger fan-shaped hem to make the overall curve more harmonious.
Wide Skirt
The wide skirt is, as the name implies, a loose cheongsam skirt, like a combination of the straight and A-line skirts. It flares out radially from the waist, with an old-fashioned, flowing charm. Although not very daily, with the recent popularity of the new Chinese style, it has more flexible forms of expression.
This loose, non-fitting style suits today’s mainstream aesthetics and can better modify the figure, making the wearer look free and elegant. However, be careful when choosing. Although it seems to hide fat, it can easily look shapeless. It’s best to choose a style with a belt to keep the shape or a style with pleats and ties. Pleats can add a sense of fashion and laziness, while ties can emphasize the waist.
Of course, there are also some niche, rare, and creative cheongsam styles. But today, we focused on daily styles. We’ll share more next time.
