Traditional Chinese-style clothes may remind some people of the old times. In those days Chinese people did not know that their everyday clothing style-such as qipao, dudo (an undergarment covering the chest and abdomen), and jacket - would last for thousands of years and become the favorites of modern Chinese women. Of course, the simple Chinese-style clothes of the old time have been updated and beautified.

On the street you'll find many Chinese women dressing in Chinese-style coats. The low straight collar, beautiful coiled buttons and embroidery patterns on the coats can be seen as the symbols of the Chinese style. Updated with modern design and fashionable colors, these modest jackets can show the graceful and peaceful disposition of a person.

Qipao, the well-known old Chinese style dress, has been popular for centuries. These days it is made of pure silk, cotton or tapestry satin. The high neck, slit skirt and tight waist show the beautiful figure of a woman. Women with a slim figure love to choose a qipao to wear to a party or formal occasion. The dignified and elegant manner it inspires will impress all the participants. It can also be seen in the hotels or restaurants where the female attendants and waitresses wear them to give a good impression to the guests or show the style the hotel has.

Personal collections of artistic photos are very popular among young people in China. The women usually wear Chinese-style dresses for the photos. Lovely girls with the traditional dresses look just like ladies from an ancient family of good social standing.

The dudou that was a hidden part of women's attire in the ancient times has become the daily wear of the bold and vanguard young ladies in summer. Two thin strings are tied behind the neck and a knot is also casually tied on the back. The navel is discernible at one moment and gone the next behind the diamond-shaped cloth. In summer the dudou feels cool to wear. But the girls brave enough to don one attract the attention of people on the street! This undergarment's history can be traced back thousands of years. In Chinese tradition it is said that red color stands for good luck and can dispel ghosts. Thus, red underwear next to the skin is the choice of the ancient people. However, modern people regard it as a fashion instead of as hidden underclothes.

So its not just the hostesses on TV who like to sport Chinese-style clothes when hosting a program or a talk show, ordinary people like to wear them too. Chinese women will certainly become more and more beautifully dressed as the heritage of Chinese-style clothes evolve.