VTG 1950s Blue Watercolor Silk Qipao and 43 similar items

Authentic 1950s silk Qipao / Cheongsam dress in a breathtaking blue watercolor floral print on white raw silk. Fully lined and handmade with side frog buttons and invisible side zipper. Designed in the classic 1950s hourglass wiggle silhouette with high mandarin collar and cap sleeves ? timelessly elegant. Condition: Very good vintage condition. A few faint yellow spots (very subtle unless inspected closely) and slight underarm yellowing at edge ? does not detract when worn. Provenance Note: During the 1950s, Cheongsam/Qipao designs merged traditional Chinese tailoring with Western-influenced fitted silhouettes, becoming highly popular among socialites and actresses across Hong Kong, Taiwan, and later Hollywood. These dresses today are prized for their precision tailoring and curvaceous structure. Pop Culture Screen Style References: In the Mood for Love (Maggie Cheung-style elegance) Suzy Wong and midcentury Asian femme glamour Madame Butterfly / Shanghai Express-era costume styling Pinterest Hourglass Fit Inspo Style Aesthetics: Old Hollywood Orientalism Glam ? Pinup Wiggle Dress ? Traditional Meets Bombshell ? Collector Cheongsam Measurements (laid flat): Pit to Pit: 18? (36? bust) Waist: 15? (30?) Hips: 19? (38?) Shoulders: 14? Length (Shoulder to Hem): 47? Approx. Modern Size: Best fits Women?s Small / US 4?6 with hourglass proportions. Fit Guide: Qipao silhouettes are meant to fit snugly. Works best on slender/hourglass frames 5?2?5?7. Fabric / Materials: Raw silk outer Fully lined Traditional side frog closures + invisible zipper Sustainability Note: True midcentury craftsmanship ? no synthetic replicas here. Costuming CTA: Costuming a film, stage, or photoshoot? Contact Miss Kitty for more Qipao, Asian-influenced gowns, and 50s glamour pieces. Thanks for Shopping at The Cats Pajamas! PLEASE ASK Miss Kitty any QUESTIONS BEFORE PURCHASING! Seriously, fire away! We love to chat and want to make sure you're doing a happy dance when your goodies arrive! RETURN POLICY: Our treasures are sold as final sale (no take-backsies!), but your satisfaction is our jam! We get it ? photos can only tell half the story, so don't be shy about those questions! CONDITION: All our finds are sold as-is, straight from a clean, smoke-free zone. Unless we've called out a specific "quirk," these beauties are flawless and ready to shine! SHIPPING: We're on it! Standard 2-day handling, though we usually process same or next day; or if you're in a real big hurry, zip, zap, zoom with 1-day express via USPS or UPS. INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING: Hey globetrotters! Just a friendly heads-up: you're on the hook for any import taxes or customs fees. We play by the rules and give customs the full scoop, so no surprises there!