A painting shows the dress style of women from 1911-1920. [File photo]
1911-1920
Qipao, or cheongsam, originally an ethnic clothing from Manchuria, gradually won women's hearts. Both one-piece and top and bottom styles were seen. A revolutionary move during this period is that the skirts got shorter and woman began to show their ankles.
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