See-through cheongsam (4)

See-through cheongsam was immensely popular during the 1930s. With abundant materials to choose from, they are fashioned with perforated and see-through synthetic fabrics and must be coupled with a slip when worn.

Light blue mid-sleeved netted see-through cheongsam
1930s
Hong Kong Museum of History collection
This cheongsam is made of netted synthetic fabric with thoughtfully concealed stitching. The collar, cuffs, front-flap and hem are decorated with a binding and a piping sewn on by hand with matching dual-coloured flower buttons found throughout the garment.