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[WQPCCX-185-TC] Vietnamese National Outfit - Aodai (CM) |
US$98.90 |
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The ao dai (áo dà i) is a Vietnamese national outfit, now primarily for women. In its current form, it is a tight-fitting silk tunic worn over pantaloons. The word is pronounced [ÇŽËwzâËj], approximately ow-zye, in the North, and with a y sound for the d in the South. Ão is derived from a Middle Chinese word meaning "padded coat" (襖). Dà i means "long".
The word "ao dai" was originally applied to the outfit worn at the court of the Nguyá»…n Lords at Huế in the 18th century. This outfit evolved into the áo ngÅ© thân, a five-paneled aristocratic gown worn in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Inspired by Paris fashions, Nguyá»…n Cát TÆ°á»ng and other artists associated with Hanoi University redesigned the ngÅ© thân as a modern dress in the 1920s and 1930s. The updated look was promoted by the artists and magazines of Tá»± Lá»±c văn Ä‘oà n ("Self-Reliant Literary Group") as a national costume for the modern era. In the 1950s, Saigon designers tightened the fit to produce the version worn by Vietnamese women today. The dress was extremely popular in South Vietnam in the 1960s and early 1970s. The Communist Party, which has ruled Vietnam since 1975, for a time disapproved of the dress and promoted frugal, androgynous styles. In the 1990s, the ao dai regained popularity. On Tết and other occasions, Vietnamese men may wear an áo gấm "(brocade robe)", a version of the ao dai made of thicker fabric.
Academic commentary on the ao dai emphasizes the way the dress ties feminine beauty to Vietnamese nationalism, especially in the form of "Miss Ao Dai" pageants, popular both among overseas Vietnamese and in Vietnam itself. "Ao dai" is one of the few Vietnamese words that appear in English-language dictionaries
mandarin collar
rightward fronts
long sleeves
two high cut side slits
optional lining
matched with long pants
picture for style reference
fabric of different color and pattern available
custom-made item for regular size or plus size
Glossary
Mandarin Collar: A short unfolded stand-up collar style on a shirt or jacket.
Lining: It is an extra piece of fabric sewn into the inside of the garment to make it more opaque or more comfortable against the skin.
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Weight: | 0.450Kg |
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| ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS FOR CUSTOM-MADE | | | • | Size: | Please click the appropriate sizes below to input your NET body measurements with underwear.
Height is your full tallness on bare feet measuring from top of your head to floor.
NO need to allow for extra clothing margins for body measurements.
1' = 12" (NOT 10") | | | | If none of the size option is correct, you are not sure at this moment or not applicable,
please select 'none of below or unsure' and either indicate the correct size at
'ADD COMMENTS ABOUT YOUR ORDER' entry or inform us later. | | • | Measurements: | For better fit, click Measurement Form to submit AFTER placing order (need log in to select order #).
You may also specify desired slit height, sleeve and cloth lengths, etc.
To submit Measurement Form is recommended for snug fit clothing such as cheongsam, etc. | | • | Heel Height: | Please provide heel height for Floor-length or Sweep Train dresses. | | • | Bulk Order: | Place your order with any size combination and send us size list afterwards. | | • | Fabric Swatch: | If no fabric swatch is currently shown other than Ancient Costumes and Wedding Gowns, we will provide you after placing the order. | | • | Options: | Please select ALL options in order to add to cart. |
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| This product was added to our catalog on Friday, November 07, 2008. |
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