Made to Measure Service available at Wheelock Place #03-06 only.
3 Hourglass Types
- Hourglass
Big bust, short waist, big bottom.
Tight body hugging cheongsam is your best friend. Choose a cheongsam with sharp tailoring to balance your curves.
- Vase
Elongated hourglass. Big bust, tummy, flat bottom.
As with ourglass, go for body-hugging styles, but with more give at the hips for the look of a fuller bum.
- Cello
Hourglass stretched horizontally. Big bone. Usually big built.
Avoid short sleeve cheongsams, instead choose halter type with less coverage on top. A bit of body-con applique with also save the day.
3 Bottom Heavy Types
- Skittle
Slim upper half, average bottomm, big thighs
Really less of a problem than you may worry, but we advise choose a cheongsam with lower slits to cover those thighs
- Pear
Slim upper half, big bottom, big thighs & calves
accentuate the asserts with a body hugging top half, or empire waist. Or balance the lower half with puffed sleeve, structured, long cheongsam
- Bell
Tummy, wide hips, big bottom
Pick a cheongsam with detailing on the upper half to divert attention. Balance with sleeve designs. Fabric is the real tough choice here, something not too soft or hard. Ask the us for advice.
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3 Middle Heavy Types
- Apple
Narrow shoulder, thick waist, round.
A cheongsam with soft fabric and non-hugging should glide over the thick waist. Should you use some help of a body shaper or corset, instead pick a stiffer fabric that holds the shape well, with addition help of body-con prints or colour blocking.
- Column
Undefined waist, tummy.
Little did you know you are suited to high collars, and tapered hemline. These elements of a cheongsam accentuates your height. With the additional help of a belted or flare design, only you know where your problem area lies.
- Brick
Broad shoulders, undefined waist, flat bottom, masculine figure.
This is admittedly a challenging type for any apparel. But having been in business for years, we have come across every type, and nothing is impossible. A cheongsam that will look good in the air will look good on you too. Structured, with innovative seam construction, body con colour blocking, strategic cut-outs, and meticulously calculated proportions, and shading, and disguises... and... should do the trick.
3 Top Heavy Types
- Cornet
Broad shoulders, undefined waist
We suggest choosing a body-con, applique or seam construction halter cheongsam
- Lollipop
Narrow shoulders, long limbs, full bust
Straighten those shoulders withcap/ puffed sleeve, and balance the top with a wider hem cheongsam
- Goblet
Broad shoulders, long limbs, full bust
Cut down the visual prominence of the upper half with a bareback halter cheongsam. Or try a either a 2 piece or a visually divided cheongsam
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We have 3 ranges of cheongsam, namely, ready-to-wear (RTW), made-to-order (MTO) & made-to-measure (MTM).
What is the difference among the 3 ranges?
RTW range starts from SGD49 for a top and SGD159 for a dress.
MTO range will cost only just slightly more, making up for the difference of fabric and workmanship.
MTM, not unlike MTO, will cost more than RTW for the same reason, with an inclusion of design fee for a design that is truly unique to you, from scratch - from paper to mannequin to you.
Ashley posted a gorgeous picture of herself in our black lace & satin petal silk brocade cheongsam, with detail shots and description.
This is also the cheongsam that kicked off the catwalk on the recent
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The Molten Cheongsam is especially flattering for the petite. We noticed petite ladies tend to gravitate towards very simple -read: plain- cheongsam, as it is thought to minus the clutter on the very small body. Yet a plain cheongsam too plain for Ashley who prefers much more fun.
Our solution for her is a High bare back, Twist front lace, satin, and Chinese brocade Mini. Yes, so many materials in one, be shocked, but only by the the elegant result.
Available in Colours and sizes. Also made to order.
