What do Chinese women wear?

Chinese women often dress conservatively and casually in their daily activities. During traditional festivals or banquets, their dress is more formal. Younger girls choose to dress semiformal, while middle-aged women often dress up.

Chinese women often wear skirts or cheongsam, which is a silk, traditional Chinese dress with a fitted waist and a mandarin collar. The original cheongsam covered much of the body and was loose fitting. Today, two styles exist: Shanghai and Beijing. Shanghai style shows off one’s figure, while Beijing style relies on long-established patterns and colors. Bright colors are favored in China. Red is one of the more popular colors because it’s thought to bring luck and good fortune.