Qipao·Qipao·

Sexy and yet conservative. Elegant and yet traditional. No other dress accentuates the femininity of  the Chinese woman better than the qipao .

Lately, I am not sure why, there seems to be a sudden surge in searches and queries on this subject here.

Sorry ladies, a bloke like me couldnt help much.

OK..ok….I hear your grumblings…I would ask..:

Many Shanghaiese ladies I spoke to recommended MaoMing Road (the small section between Huahai Road and NanChang Road)  for the tailoring of qipao instead of the Fabric Market, for the craftsmanship and specialisation of the tailors there.  You can find any qipao you want, amongst the 15 specialty shops there. Most there would be able to give you good recommendations on what suits you best.

Apparently, there are 3 essential points that you need to look out for when selecting a qipao, click on the hyperlinks to find out more:

1) Style and Materials
2) How to Wear
3) Best Fit

(disclaimer applies!!! dont shoot me. I am just passing info from other ladies)

(Below) 
Zhang Zhiyi and Maggie Cheung at their qipao best.

source from mad about shanghai