Style May 2, Teen defends Chinese prom dress that sparked cultural appropriation debate: 'I would wear it again'. These days, it is rare to see Chinese women wearing qipaos in the street. It was then apparently updated to have a tighter fit and worn as a symbol of femininity and confidence. National Trust. But what she chose, a bright, traditional Chinese qipao or cheongsam dress, sparked an online debate when she tweeted the photos on April 22, the day after her big night, with the caption "PROM. Keziah's dress polarised people online. Follow Lauren on Instagram.
Voucher Codes. Because the qipao, especially in its contemporary form, is far from a "traditional" Chinese outfit. But non-Manchurian Chinese women continued to wear typical Chinese outfits -- usually blouses and long skirts under loose coats or jackets -- until the Qing Dynasty fell in Want an ad-free experience? Today's Top Stories. Virtue signaling to each other in a circle jerk of faux moral outrage. I wouldn't wear a traditional Korean, Japanese or any other traditional dress and I'm Asian.
