If the Japanese are proud of kimono, Koreans are proud of traditional hanbok, Vietnamese people also have ao dai. The ao dai has become a symbol of Vietnamese attire in the eyes of international friends. Ao Dai has a long history. Through many changes, the traditional dress has become the ao dai representing the beauty of Vietnamese women.

      No one knows when the original ao dai was born and what it looked like because there are no records. The oldest clothes of the Vietnamese people, according to the pictures engraved on the face of the bronze drum Ngoc Lu a few thousand years ago show a picture of a woman wearing a dress with two split sleeves.

      The oldest type of Ao Dai was the oldest, which was similar to the four-body shirt, but when worn, the two front bodies intersect without tying. Overcoat overalls, black silk skirt with belts. In the past, the ladies were in a bun on top of their heads or wrapped around their heads, wearing long feather hats; Later, they removed their feathered hats to wear towels, towels, conical hats, basket hats, ancient people walked barefoot, and later on, wooden clogs, sandals and shoes. Because they have to work in the fields or trade, the consignment shirt has been reduced to a four-body style (including the front half flap: front half flap, left front half, right back flap, left rear flap). Four-body shirt is worn over a short skirt with straps to facilitate carrying but still does not lose the woman's beauty.

      Some documents claim that the birth of the national dress is due to the private ambitions of Lord Nguyen Phuc Khoat. Because he wanted to proclaim the king and separate Dang Trong into his own nation, so he gave the decree of dressing as above to be different, not from the resident but from the North Dynasty. The first ao dai looked like the Cham ao dai and had a split armpit.

       In 1930, an artist made an important reform on a four-piece shirt to make it only two front and back flaps. The front flap is extended by the artist to enhance the flexible drawing in the step, and the upper is sewn to follow the wearer's body curves to create a very unique and charming look. To add a feminine look, the front row of buttons was moved to a shirt opening along the shoulder and then along one side. However, there were many changes in ao dai that many people at that time considered to be too "hybrid", such as seams, bulging sleeves, or open necks. In addition, the new ao dai must be dressed in fashion with white satin pants, high shoes, an umbrella with one hand and a dress on the shoulder.

       In 1934, another painter, Le Pho, removed the stretchy and tough lines of the new ao dai, at the same time added ethnic elements from the four-body shirt, five-toned, and created a long neck style. glasses, hugging the body, while the lower flaps are free to fly. This combination was too harmonious and complete between the new and the old, and was warmly welcomed by women at that time. Since then, Vietnamese ao dai has found its standard shape, and since then, despite many ups and downs, many times of reform and innovation, the shape of the ao dai has basically remained the same.

      In the 1960s, there was Dung Tailor in Dakao, Saigon that offered Ao Dai with raglan hand assembly. This way of assembling solved the most difficult problem when sewing Ao Dai: wrinkles often appeared on the armpits. This assembly method varies in that the row of buttons are arranged running from under the neck diagonally down the armpits, and then running along one side. With the way raglan hand assembly, the fabric is closely followed the human body from under the armpits to the waistline, making the ao dai snugly hugging each woman's body curves, creating more beauty.

      This version is widely applicable to girls. According to this version, the raglan long-sleeve shirt has a pillow-length flap, but the two wide pants cover the legs, at the same time, when walking, there is a glimpse of the shoe under the silk wave. These two characteristics make the girl's dress boldly innocent, cute and have captivated many boys.

       Different from Japanese Kimono or Korean hanbok, Vietnamese ao dai is both traditional and modern. This female attire is not limited to only certain places or holidays, but can be worn anywhere, used as office clothes, school uniforms, outfits or to receive guests in a formal manner. important at home. Wearing this kind of outfit is not cumbersome or fussy, "customary parts" are simple: wearing with a pair of silk or soft fabric, with your feet wearing a comedy, clogs, or shoes; If formal is required (such as a bridal outfit) add a traditional gown and scarf, or a western crown, as you wish. This is the feature of this unique traditional costume.


 
      The ao dai seems to have its own way to beautify all the bodies. The upper part hugged the body, but the two flaps let go very soft with wide pants. The two flaps on the waistline make the gesture of the wearer comfortable, creating a graceful, feminine appearance, both tight and tight), the body is covered with soft silk, and also revealing. It shows

Ao dai is the traditional costume of Vietnam. It is one of the symbols of Vietnam. When referring to Vietnam, everyone will probably mention the word "Ao Dai".

Ao dai traditional Vietnamese sets. This is an in the expression of Vietnam. When people hear about Vietnam, the word "Ao Dai" will definitely be mentioned first.

The original version of "Ao Dai" dates back to 1744 when Lord Vu Vuong of the Nguyen dynasty decided that both men and women had to wear long pants and ao dai buttoned in the front. It was not until 1930 that "Ao Dai" appeared similarly today. Now, men wear it less often, usually only on ceremonial occasions like weddings or funerals. In the 1950s, two tailors in Saigon started to produce "Ao Dai" with raglan sleeves. This creates a diagonal that runs from the collar to the underarm. This style is still popular to this day, "Ao Dai" is tailor-made to suit each client's body shape to create the most fluttering appearance.

The first version of "Ao Dai" dates back to 1744 when Lord Vu Vuong of the Nguyen Dynasty decided that both men and women should wear a set of gown and gown down the front. It was not until 1930 that "Ao Dai" appeared similar to what it sees in today. Today, men default to it less often, usually only on holidays like weddings. In the 1950s two tailors in Saigon started to produce "Ao Dai" with badger sleeves. This thing is create a road may cross run from old to side. This style is popular nowadays, still "Ao Dai" is specially made to suit each customer's design to create the best look.

Its body-hugging upper part flows over floor-to-ceiling pants, its legs should reach the soles of its feet and flow along the floor. Comfort has always been valued for fashion and beauty. The tailor must have the skills to ensure the wearer has freedom of movement. Although it was a long robe, "Ao Dai" wore very cool. It is best to use synthetic or silk fabrics as they will not break and dry quickly. For this reason "Ao Dai" is a practical uniform to wear every day.

The body of the shirt covers the clothing and the floor. Your fingers should also cover your toes and the floor. Comfort is always given priority and beauty. Can may must have the skills to be an to be the default, may man to chuyen do. Although it is a tunic, the "Ao Dai" is comfortable to wear. Synthetic fabrics or silk are best to use as they are not crumpled and chewy. For this reason "Ao Dai" is a default day service device.

Colors can indicate the wearer's age and status. Young girls dressed in pure white, fully lined outfits symbolize their purity. Older but unmarried girls turn soft pastel colors. Only married women wear "Ao Dai" with rich, colorful colors, often over white or black pants. "Ao Dai" are rarely seen in handcrafted places. In the 90s, ao dai became popular again. It has become standard and popular clothing for girls as well as staff in offices and hotels.

The colors can show the default person's age and address. The young girl wore pure white to represent their beautiful flower. Older but unmarried girl turns soft pink. Only married women default to dark colors, usually over white or black pants. Ao dai is rare in manual workplaces. During the nineties, the Ao Dai became popular again and again. It has become standard and popular restoring outfits for female students as well and staff at offices and hotels.

Ao Dai are very popular today with many different styles and colors. "Ao Dai" has become the most popular costume in formal occasions and traditional ceremonies. Today, "Ao Dai" has been modified. Its length is cut to the shorter usually just below the knee. Variations in the neck, between boat style and mandarin, are commonplace. Access to new fabrics has created some interesting designs, with most visitors to Vietnam admiring the craftsmanship of local tailors when sewing ao dai. It is hard to think of an elegant, formal and graceful outfit, suitable for Vietnamese women of different ages in addition to ao dai.

Nowadays ao dai is very popular with different designs and colors. The ao dai has become the most favored outfit for the important traditional and ritualistic pages. Today, the Ao Dai has been modified. Its length was cut shorter than usual just below the knee. Antique variable is quite popular. Application of some new fabric patterns has made for some of the most interesting designs in Vietnam allowing visitors to be trained in local skills when wearing ao dai. It is difficult to think of an elegant, discreet and graceful outfit, more suitable for Vietnamese women of different ages, than Ao Dai.