Help finding vintage qipao/cheongsam

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Lana2013

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Hi everyone, I am need of finding a cheongsam/qipao. So a little bit of backstory, my family is from China, and my grandma used to have a cheongsam when she was little (around 1940s-to early 50s), however due to war and lots of family tragedies, her family lost all of its valuables. I've always had an interest in the 40's-50's era, and have always wanted a cheongsam of my own. If anyone has and is thinking of selling a cheongsam, preferably a vintage one, please let me know! My measurements are Bust: 34, Waist: 26, and hips 35.5-36

Things that I like in a cheongsam:
Has some beading, though not necessary.
Made of silk
And flower designs or cool print is a plus!

Here are some of the cheongsams from around this time period that I absolutely love. Thank you so much!
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Glamourdaze. “History of 1940s Fashion - 1940 to 1949 | Glamour Daze.” Pinterest,
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“Shanghai Silk Film Noir Qipao Dress, 1940s.” 1stDibs.Com,
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TrunkofDresses. “Vintage 1940s Cheongsam Dress // 40s 50s Beaded Floral Wiggle Dress.” Etsy.com, 28 Feb. 2017, .
 
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fortunately you are tiny, as many of the vintage cheongsams that we used to acquire were typically very small. I lived in Honolulu for 16 years, and found them quite often there. As a matter of fact, I had a gorgeous teal/turquoise blue one (the embroidery design was similar to your red example, but it was in a darker teal color than your turquoise example) that was stolen from the changing room at a restaurant I worked at; I still miss it, although i would never be able to squeeze into it anymore.

anyway, wishing you luck with your quest! they are heavenly to wear. xo
 
The Vintage Merchant said:
fortunately you are tiny, as many of the vintage cheongsams that we used to acquire were typically very small. I lived in Honolulu for 16 years, and found them quite often there. As a matter of fact, I had a gorgeous teal/turquoise blue one (the embroidery design was similar to your red example, but it was in a darker teal color than your turquoise example) that was stolen from the changing room at a restaurant I worked at; I still miss it, although i would never be able to squeeze into it anymore.

anyway, wishing you luck with your quest! they are heavenly to wear. xo
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I'm so sorry that you had your cheongsam stolen! I agree they are so beautiful, and heavenly to wear. Thank you for sharing your isight with me!
 
I bought a large lot of gorgeous dresses and costumes several years ago, most Asian inspired with hand painting or beading. I think this person made things for an Asian show group. Also made formal dresses.

They are in storage so I can pull them in a week or so if you think you may be interested.

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I bought a large lot of gorgeous dresses and costumes several years ago, most Asian inspired with hand painting or beading. I think this person made things for an Asian show group. Also made formal dresses.
They are in storage so I can pull them in a week or so. If any of these catch your eye.
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Just FYI, if you check the dates at the bottom of the posts, you'll see this thread is almost a year old. And if you click on Lana2013's name, it will show you that they haven't checked in here since August 4, 2021. (In case you weren't aware. :))
 
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