Rare Vintage 1940s Oriental Cheongsam Dress Blue Geometric Wool Qipao UK XS striped Arm opening: 8" (20

Arm opening: 8" (20

with an intricate overall design in a mix of dark brown

Length (nape to hem): 41 1/2" (105

it is slightly longer than hip length (great for tucking into slacks)

pale blue & natural

Rare Vintage 1940s Oriental Cheongsam Dress Blue Geometric Wool Qipao UK XS striped Arm opening: 8" (20A rare 1940s or perhaps late 1930s Cheongsam dress, made from a fine but quite densely woven wool fabric in dark blue decorated with embroidered circles or number 8s in red & white. Cut in the classic style with high stand collar, diagonal fastening on the upper right bodice, unpadded shoulders, & bracelet length sleeves; the skirt is slim, with deep side vents at the hems. It fastens at the side with a silver metal '555' zip, with popper fastenings