Cheongsams are pretty and elegant.
But, I have no courage to splurge at least S$1,000 for a decent looking and presentable cheongsam (that does not make you look like a waitress in a Chinese restaurant). A well-tailored cheongsam using good materials like silk and French lace with beads hand sewn to it would cost at least S$2,000.
Saw many pretty cheongsams in a country-looking violet shophouse at Kampong Glam (21 Bali Lane) today.
Glamourous cheongsams in Kampong Glam… heh…
Went into the shop and checked out the dresses (they have other evening dresses too).
I like the first one worn by the leftmost mannequin at its window display and that costs S$1,000.
Consider as “affordable” if you compare it to Shanghai Tang’s cheongsams at Takashimaya. Custom made cheongsams start from S$4,000 onwards (and takes about 2 months)! *eek!*
Still, I would not bear to part my S$1,000 to buy a cheongsam dress.
If you really need a decent cheongsam for a function, the cheongsam shophouse above has a website at http://www.hanafashion.biz and another shop at 11 Collyer Quay #03-23.
