The Complete Guide to Qipao Cheongsam Dress
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The qipao (cheongsam) is a form-fitting Chinese dress that originated in 1920s Shanghai. Known for its mandarin collar, side slits, and elegant silhouette, the qipao has become a global fashion icon. China-Cart.com offers handmade qipao in silk, brocade, and modern fabrics with free custom sizing.
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If Order today can I get by Wednesday , January 29, 2020?
For it is during Chinese new year national holiday, if you order it today, it is unable to be received at 29th. So if you need to receive at 29th, please don't order it. It can be received by you at 4th, February, 2020. The matching handmade earrings, embroidered shoes and bracelets which value over $200 are specially included free as gifts during Chinese new year national holiday. If you need any other assistance, feel free to let me know. It is a great pleasure to be of any assistance!W...
Can this dress be made long? I want it floor length.
Here is Chinese Traditional Costume Elegant Printing Peony Navy Silk Cheongsam China Tang Suit Qipao Dress for Women:
Yes, it can be customized floor length. And the total price is $159. If you want to order it, a link can be emailed to you.
Can you PLS send me exact specifications! Content? Materials? weight per m2? THX in advance Robert
Here is Chinese Traditional Cheongsam Navy Blue Silk Fabric Palace Peony Pattern Jacquard Satin Plain Gambiered Guangdong Gauze:
This fabric is made of 100% pure silk. Here are more pictures:
/Madam, May I know what is the length of this cheongsam? Price is S$ or $USD? Thank you. Emily
The price is in USD. Could you email your shoes size? Here are the matching free handmade shoes:
Hi, do you have any silks thicker one with Christian motives? DO the fabric above is very thin or medium? I am looking to make a long traditional Chinese dress with long sleeves. How much do you ch...
Here is Chinese Classical Plum Blossom Pattern Design Red Brocade Cheongsam Silk Fabric Chinese Traditional Satin Fabric Material you inquired:
If to make them to a long dress with long sleeves, it usually need 5 meters of fabric. If our team makes it for you, it costs $79 handicrafts fee. Hope it helps you.
Does this include the crown?
Here is Asian Vietnam National Costume Vietnamese Trational Dress Printing Bamboo Red Ao Dai Cheongsam for Women:
Yes, the crown is included free as a gift.
hello im getting married and i really love this dress (as well as others)because im having a asian themed wedding. im also interested in the black Traditional Phoenix Pattern full dresses in differ...
Here are the answers:
1. are the sizes true to size? and is it extra charge for plus sizes?Yes. There is no extra charge for plus sizes. Besides, we offer free custom service. 2. how long does it take to ship after payment? It takes 1-7 days for you to receive them after payment. If you choose free custom service, it takes about 2 extra weeks for the team to specially custom them to suit you perfectly.3. what if the dress comes and im not pleased with it, what is your return policy.We supp...
Can this cheongsam be custom made?
Here is Sleeveless Traditional Handmade Shinning Sequined Cheongsam that you inquired:
Yes, they can be custom made based on your requests. There is no extra cost needed. Hope it helps!
Hello , do you have this fabric background in gold color? Thanka�?s
Here is Chinese Traditional Golden Silk Fabric Cheongsam Tang Suit Brocade Plum Blossom Pattern Cloth Material Drapery that you inquired:
Yes, the fabric background is available in gold color. Wish you a great day!
I am interested in buying the Chinese Traditional Costumes Elegant Wedding Mermaid Full Dress Red Qipao Dress for Women. I was wondering if I could get this within a week and what the return policy...
Here is Chinese Traditional Costumes Elegant Wedding Mermaid Full Dress Red Qipao Dress for Women:
The matching earrings, hair jewelry and fan are included free as gifts. So that you don't need to purchase them. They are made of top traditional fabrics of qipao. Yes, we guarantee that you can get it within one week. And the delivery fee is paid by the workshop. Here is the return and refund policy:
https://www.china-cart.com/help-chinese.asp?action=tiaokuan&x=&y=&z=&u=/help-chinese...
I ask how long this will take to make from free custom? And then delivery to UK? Many thanks Wendy
Here is Chinese Traditional Tang Suit Purple Velvet Qipao Dress National Costume Retro Long Mandarin Cheongsam for Women that you inquired:
It takes about one week to custom and 3-5 days to deliver to you. We offer free custom size service. Could you email us your measurements of height, weight, waist length, bust length and hip length? Then the dresses can be made to fit you perfectly without any extra cost. When do you need to receive them? Then we can guarantee that you receive the...
Are these USA sizes. I wear a size 16. I need the outfit for Friday, March 16. Is this possible to fit and be on time?
Here is Item 245353 Tang suits for Women, Chinese Traditional clothes, Cheongsam, Chi-pao:
It is available at size 16. By UPS, it takes 1-2 days to deliver. And the delivery is paid by our company. Hope this information helps!
Where do you get this fabric? Do you sell the raw fabric in yards?
Here is Chinese Traditional Royal Palace Golden Rich Flowers Pattern Lake Blue Brocade Cheongsam Fabric:
Yes, it is sold by yards. The delivery fee is free. Our workshop made this ancient royal style fabric.
Is it possible to make this dress full length (3/4 length-below the knee) and I don't want to show any legs (shorter slit)?
Here is the beautiful cheongsam you inquired:
We can make this dress full length (3/4 length-below the knee) specially for you without extra cost. You may leave us a note about it on the order form. Hope it helps!
Do you have umbrella to match with the cheongsam?
Yes, the umbrella to match with the cheongsam is available. It is attached free as a gift. Here it is:
Hi! I am wondering if you can make a cheongsam style leotard?
Yes, our top traditional tailors team is excellent in making a cheongsam style leotard beautifully. Could you email a picture of the leotard that you are looking for? Then it can be confirmed with you.
HI, is it possible to buy a jacket and an extra two metres of material ? many thanks, alice
Here are the jackets you inquired:
https://china-cart.com/Traditional_Ancient_Chinese_Young_Lady_Retro_Stand_Collar_Red_Brocade_Cheongsam_Coat__Asian_Republic_of_China_Qipao_Tang_Suit_Clothing_for_Women(p9
Yes, an extra two meters of fabrics can be provided with. You may order the jacket first. Then the fabric information will be emailed to you.
How to maintain cheongsam?
Nowadays most cheongsam women wear are made of brocade, which can't be washed with water, nor can it be washed by washing machine. You'd better send it to the special laundry. Be careful when you wear it. And the cheongsam can not only be cleaned but also ironed.
Is this full length dress?
It is a full length dress.
We are looking for this exact fabric. We see variations of it in your website but not in the exact teal colored background. Do you carry this but in teal? "Asian Chinese Royal Embroidered Peony Bir...
Here it is:
https://www.china-cart.com/Asian_Chinese_Royal_Embroidered_Peony_Birds_Pattern_Green_Brocade_Fabric_Traditional_Cheongsam_Silk_Fabric_Material
Yes, it is available in teal.
We are looking for this exact fabric. We see variations of it in your website but not in the exact teal colored background. Do you carry this but in teal? "Asian Chinese Royal Embroidered Peony Bir...
Here it is:
https://www.china-cart.com/Asian_Chinese_Royal_Embroidered_Peony_Birds_Pattern_Green_Brocade_Fabric_Traditional_Cheongsam_Silk_Fabric_Material
Yes, it is available in teal.
If Order today can I get by Wednesday , January 29, 2020?
For it is during Chinese new year national holiday, if you order it today, it is unable to be received at 29th. So if you need to receive at 29th, please don't order it. It can be received by you at 4th, February, 2020. The matching handmade earrings, embroidered shoes and bracelets which value over $200 are specially included free as gifts during Chinese new year national holiday. If you need any other assistance, feel free to let me know. It is a great pleasure to be of any assistance!W...
Can this dress be made long? I want it floor length.
Here is Chinese Traditional Costume Elegant Printing Peony Navy Silk Cheongsam China Tang Suit Qipao Dress for Women:
Yes, it can be customized floor length. And the total price is $159. If you want to order it, a link can be emailed to you.
Can you PLS send me exact specifications! Content? Materials? weight per m2? THX in advance Robert
Here is Chinese Traditional Cheongsam Navy Blue Silk Fabric Palace Peony Pattern Jacquard Satin Plain Gambiered Guangdong Gauze:
This fabric is made of 100% pure silk. Here are more pictures:
/Madam, May I know what is the length of this cheongsam? Price is S$ or $USD? Thank you. Emily
The price is in USD. Could you email your shoes size? Here are the matching free handmade shoes:
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