Vietnamese Tradditional Long Dress ( Ao Dai)

Beauty is an abstract word which have many definitions. People can define beauty in different ways depending on their looks. I think beauty is something that is not only shown by the outside appearance, but also shown by the inside. Therefore, to be considered as a beautiful and attractive lady, you have to combine both elements inside and outside. The outside appearance may reveal through the way you're taking care your skin, the way you're choosing make up, hair styles, and especially clothes. It doesn't mean that expensive clothing will make you look good. If you can choose clothes that are suitable to you, you're still beautiful.

In this post, I would like to introduce to you to Vietnamese Ao Dai. Like Japanese Kimono and Korean Hanbok, Ao Dai is one of several Vietnamese traditional customs. A lasting impression for any visitor to Viet Nam is the beauty of a woman dressed in her ao dai ( also called traditional long dress). The ao dai appears to flatter every figure. Its body-hugging top flows over wide trousers that brush the floor. Splits in the gown extend well above waist height and make it comfortable and easy to move in. Although virtually the whole body is swathed in soft flowing fabric, these splits give the odd glimpse of a bare midriff, making the outfit very sensual. Rapidly becoming the national costume for ladies, its development is actually very short compared to the country's history.

We wear Ao Dai not only on holidays but also daily. High school students wear white ao dais as their uniforms. In wedding parties, ao dais still are the first choice in traditional ceremonies. Today, ao dais are more concerned in designing and choosing materials. We love to introduce Ao dais to our foreign friends because through Ao dais, they can know more about our traditional cultures and customs.

Here are some pictures of women wearing Ao Dais. How nice they are!