Matching Cheongsams to Different Body Types

We always habitually praise the beauty of cheongsams. However, its beauty needs a woman's figure and bearing to support and shape it, just like a win - win cooperation, where neither can be missing. Bearing is influenced by personal vision and mindset, while body shape is restricted by height, weight, and body proportions. The former requires long - term cultivation, while the latter can be improved by some methods. So today, I want to talk about the relationship between different female body types and cheongsams, aiming to solve the common problems when choosing cheongsams, such as 'What style of cheongsam suits me?', 'Will I look good in it?' In fact, these concerns are mainly about our own body shapes. Everyone has advantages and disadvantages in their figures, and a good choice can make up for the shortcomings.

How to Choose Qipao Styles for Different Body Types

First, we need to understand our body characteristics. Common body types mainly include H - shaped, strawberry - shaped, pear - shaped, X - shaped, and apple - shaped.

H - shaped Body

The H - shaped body has a straight - up - and - down shape with no obvious waist curve, so the width of the shoulders, waist, and hips is basically the same. When choosing a cheongsam, we can either select a style that can create a waist curve, like an A - line cheongsam skirt. Its flared design contrasts with the waist, creating an illusion of curves in the waist and hips and diverting the visual focus. Or we can choose a loose - fitting cheongsam, preferably an H - shaped one, to cover up the straight waist and make us look taller.

Strawberry - shaped Body

This body type, also known as the inverted - triangle body, is characterized by broad shoulders and a narrow lower body. When choosing a cheongsam, simplify the upper part. Select a cheongsam with a simple upper body design, especially short sleeves with a neat and three - dimensional shoulder shape, and dark colors are better for a slimming effect. We can also use sexy elements like water - drop collars, bamboo - leaf collars, and V - collars to divert attention. A sleeveless design that covers the shoulder - arm joint can make the shoulders look narrower. For the lower part, choose styles with prints on the waist and hips and a full hip circumference to balance the body proportion and transform it into an X - shaped body.

Pear - shaped Body

The pear - shaped body has narrow shoulders and a wide lower body, especially wide hips and full thighs. For the upper part, choose cheongsams with wide - shoulder designs like puff sleeves, flared sleeves, or padded shoulders to balance the width with the hips. A halter - neck cheongsam can also show more shoulders to create an illusion of wider shoulders and divert attention from the lower body. For the lower part, we can choose simple and neat styles or A - line cheongsam skirts to emphasize the waist and cover the lower - body flaws.

X - shaped Body

The X - shaped body, also known as the hourglass figure, is the most ideal and sexy. The main consideration when choosing a cheongsam is the relatively full chest. To highlight the advantages of this body type, choose simple, well - fitting cheongsams made of soft and elastic fabrics. Avoid stiff and loose ones that may thicken the chest and blur the curves. For the collar, a V - collar can be a good choice, especially for those with high - positioned and large breasts, as it can elongate the neck and relieve the sense of fullness in the chest.

Apple - shaped Body

The apple - shaped body has a full upper body, especially a plump waist and abdomen larger than the hip circumference. When choosing a cheongsam, select a minimalist and loose - fitting style made of thin, soft, and droopy fabrics. It's better to choose a style that can show the legs, like a mid - long one that reveals the slender calves. Also, choose a design with a waistline, such as a tie, a wide and stiff waistband, or a wrinkled waist design, to create a waist curve and hide the flaws in the waist.

That's all about the problems and selection tips for these five common body types. If you have any questions or insights about choosing cheongsams, feel free to leave comments.