How to choose a cheongsam suitable for different body types?

Did you know? Different body shapes require different styles of cheongsam. The good-looking effect of clothing matching is because the design of each part plays a role in maximizing strengths and avoiding weaknesses, and the same is true for cheongsam. Next, let’s talk about this topic. How should you choose a cheongsam that suits you for different body types?

I will first make a list of these four common body types to make it more intuitive: Apple-shaped body, Pear-shaped body, Hourglass-shaped body, Straight-shaped body

Apple-shaped body

The apple-shaped figure refers to slender legs, rounded waist and abdomen, similar to the body shape of a middle-aged greasy uncle.

When buying a cheongsam, the first thing to consider is the waist. If you don’t tighten the waist too tightly, you can perfectly avoid shortcomings. The main reason for this type of figure is that the waist is very prominent. If it is too tight, the whole disadvantage will come out, and the abdomen should be given a certain amount, so that the belly will not appear rounded~ Therefore, choose a looser short or semi-long style. The cheongsam will be more suitable, such as the ones in the picture above, which can cover the shortcomings of the waist very well.

Pear-shaped body

The main characteristics of a pear-shaped body are narrow shoulders, thin waist, wide hips and plump thighs. This type of fat is mainly concentrated in the thighs and buttocks. To put it bluntly, the upper body is not fat, but the lower body is fat and shaped like a pear.

For this kind of figure, try to choose long cheongsam with a slim upper body and straight shoulders. It is also most taboo to avoid short styles and willow-shoulder styles. Just like the first style in the picture above, the upper body is slim, but the hem is loose, hiding the entire body shape, and the matching is also very beautiful.

The reason why I choose slim fit upper body is that it can highlight the thin waist and hips, and the long style can cover the thick legs. This type of cheongsam is more common in the market. As long as you don’t buy the short one, you can wear the other ones with your eyes closed~

Hourglass Shape Figure

The characteristic of the hourglass figure is large breasts , thin waist, wide hips, good-looking thighs, and a figure with a graceful waist and hip line. The hourglass figure is also what we often call the X-shaped figure.

When it comes to hourglass figures, is Christy Chung the first thing that comes to mind? Yes, she has a typical hourglass figure and a very sexy and beautiful figure. Cheongsam suitable for this kind of figure can be said to be of various styles. The long style is more charming, and the short style is more capable and fashionable.

Straight body shape

H-shaped body shape is what we often call a straight body shape. Its main features are straight up and down. The shoulders are basically as wide as the crotch and there is no waist.

For this kind of figure, it is recommended to have a waist-showing cheongsam tailored to your body. If you must buy a ready-made one, you can try a loose, waist-showing cheongsam with half-length bell sleeves and a drop collar (as shown in the first picture above). Long bell sleeves can distract from the shortcomings of a straight body shape. The overall teardrop collar makes the shoulders not so wide, and the visual effect will be softer. Other parts should not be too tight, try to be loose, but there must be a waist, then this cheongsam is It looks great and suits this type of figure.

If you are buying ready-to-wear, you should choose a cheongsam with a looser style, and the style should be calm or graceful. If you choose a cheongsam with a short top and a long skirt, it is recommended to pair a long skirt with a flared pleated skirt. It is not recommended to choose a cheongsam with a style that shows off your figure, as it will easily expose your shortcomings.

In fact, in addition to body shape, you also need to pay attention to whether the head, neck, shoulders, arms, height, height, fatness and thinness are coordinated. If you have a short and thick neck, you can choose a collarless cheongsam. This will not make the neck look too short and can stretch the length of the neck. Sisters with thicker arms should choose a cheongsam with quarter sleeves. The sleeves of the cheongsam are longer and avoid sleeveless cheongsam. Appropriate sleeve length can modify the arm lines, cover up thick shoulders, and make the arms look longer.

Let’s talk about whether you are fat or thin, as well as tall or short, how to choose a cheongsam? For all kinds of fat bodies, choose a slightly darker color, but you don’t have to choose dark black. You can try brown and dark green. Choose fabrics that are moderately thick, and don’t choose fabrics that are too thin or too soft. It will highlight your flesh. Don’t choose too short length. Choose a mid-length one, which can cover the thick feeling of the legs below the knees. Girls who are thin will look better in clothes, but those who are too thin will not choose to wear cheongsam. The characteristic of cheongsam is that it highlights the concave and convex curves. Therefore, this type of figure is suitable for wearing large floral styles, and cheongsams of light colors, bright colors and various patterns are more suitable. By absorbing the color and pattern first, you can cover up the deficiencies of the breasts and buttocks curves. Sisters with small stature should not choose long cheongsam, as long ones will make you look shorter. You should choose a short style that exposes your calves above the knee, highlighting the petite side, making it look cute and smart. The effect will be better when paired with this type of cheongsam. For tall sisters, the main consideration when choosing a cheongsam is the thighs. If it has elephant legs, choose a long one to cover the thigh, or it can go to 10cm below the knee. Never buy short ones above the knee. If you have a well-proportioned body shape, there is no requirement~

In short, different styles of cheongsam are chosen for different body types. If you really can’t choose a cheongsam that suits you, I personally recommend that you have it customized. Better.

Customizing a suitable model according to your body shape can achieve the effect of maximizing strengths and avoiding weaknesses. It can not only match the fashion sense, but also match the noble temperament~