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I was fiddling around with our budget when I realized that I forgot to budget in some $$ for a traditional Chinese outfit aka a Cheong Sam or qipao for the Tea Ceremony. Doh!
I don’t know if a fancy custom-made one is an option, considering that I am limiting it to $100. So I’m browsing on ebay… good idea or bad idea? I’m afraid I will get some hideously tacky, cheap looking outfit in a nasty synthetic fabric. Most of the ones I see are dirt cheap and claim to be “real silk,” although it seems like a lot of these sellers are overseas, so shipping is much heftier. A few that I’ve seen that look ok are below.
1.
ebay seller: china_manana518
Although this may be too “sexy.”
2.
ebay seller: xiwang768
I think I like this one. The seller has a good 98.2% positive feedback.
3.
ebay seller: woshenli05
I don’t like ones with short sleeves cuz they make my arm look bigger. I think I like #2 the best. Please let me know what you think!
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I like #2!
#2, then #1, not #3.
I like #2
#2!
1!!!
I agree that #1 is too sexy- especially for a traditional ceremony shared with family. I like #2, but #3 is my personal favorite because of the collar and the monkey knots down the side. I love tea ceremonies!
I agree with Jenny - Pearl River is the way to go. I like the “Double Closure Sleeveless Mandarin Dress” on this page: http://www.pearlriver.com/v2/FramesCat.asp?iGroup=241
However, if you need something made to your exact measurements, it won’t work.
i like the second one in general but i like the 3rd one’s decorative accents. though i’m always hesitant to buy stuff like that without seeing it first because i don’t want to end up with something that’s way too shiny and fake looking.
I really like #1
2, 1, 3. I chose 3 as the last choice b/c if it doesn’t fit just right, the gaps in between the ‘buttons’ might bulge out.
you can rent one. i’m sure that there are chinese bridal boutiques in chicago. i know there are korean ones there. so you never know. in los angeles, i can rent a GORGEOUS one for under $100.
as for the ones you have here. no on #1. i think keyhole colloar is really trashy and straight out of some bad yellowface movie with dragon lady stereotypes walking all over the set. #2 and 3 are really classy.
Trust me, for this type of dresses, you want one custom made, unless you are a perfect model size.
If you want to buy one off the rack, you should buy it for a little bigger than your body, so the tailor could change it to fit you.
I will also recommend you think about getting a two pieces Chinese dress. It will require less alteration, and will fit better.
Too bad #1 has such a trashy cut, because I really love the fabric. I like the cut of #2, but am indifferent to the fabric. I agree with Tea about gaps between the buttons for #3. I’d keep looking. Renting would be awesome.
I like #1! I don’t think it’s trashy at all b/c the opening in front doesn’t reveal any cleavage.
2!
All beautiful, but I super love the one with the keyhole front, ’cause it’s got that bit of flair from somethig different.
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Mrs. Emerald, Chicago
Age and Occupation: 26, Wedding Planner
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 26, Paralegal
Engagement Date: October 8, 2006
Wedding Date: September 2007
Blogging Since: November 29, 2006
Venue: Hyatt Lodge, Oak Brook IL
About Me: I have been dreaming about my wedding forever, and flipping through bridal magazines since high school, so I am in my element! I am calling our theme "Vintage Inspired French/Asian Fusion." Mr. Emerald is very involved in the planning process, but of course he generally defers to me cuz I have a strong opinion of how I want everything to be :-).
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