Written by Eileen Woo
The Lunar New Year is fast approaching! Cue firecrackers, crates of oranges, liondances, and the upcoming gambling streak. It's also that one time of the year where I can prance around in a pretty cheongsam and get away with it.
The Lunar New Year is fast approaching! Cue firecrackers, crates of oranges, liondances, and the upcoming gambling streak. It's also that one time of the year where I can prance around in a pretty cheongsam and get away with it.
Call me old fashioned, but I've always admired the tradition and elegance of the Cheongsam. Which is why I actually have tons of them stored up in my closet.
My only problem? Once CNY is over, I hardly have the chance to wear them again. And as much as I love my Cheongsams, I can't help but feel it's a bit of a waste of money (and closet space). So this year, I opted to search for a more contemporary version of the Cheongsam - one that I can actually wear a few times outside of the CNY celebrations.
Here are my top 5 picks!
