Chu Qing Golden Petal Sequin Ruffle Girl Cheongsam Dress (Yellow)

How do I choose her size?

Measure her chest and use the guide below, with age as a starting point only — children the same age vary a lot. Check the length in the chart too, so you know where the hem will sit on her. The drop waist means the shape is forgiving: it skims rather than fits close.

Will the beading and sequins scratch her?

Not against her skin — the dress is fully lined, so smooth poly-blend is what she feels. The glass beads sit on the pankou knot at the front and the sequins are scattered across the outer fabric, where they're delicate the way any embellished piece is.

How does it open?

A zip at the back. The pink pankou (盘扣) knots across the bodice are the detail rather than the closure, which keeps the curved dajin (大襟) front clean — and a back zip is far easier on a wriggly child. Zip it slowly at the top so the beading doesn't catch.

Can she move in it?

Yes. The waist sits low and releases into a ruffle hem, so there's nothing tight around her middle and plenty of swing in the skirt. The cap sleeves keep her shoulders free.

How long is it?

It depends on the size — 20" (52cm) at the smallest and 37" (94cm) at the largest, measured from the shoulder down. On a 120cm child in the M, it falls around the knee. The chart below gives every size.

What does she wear it with?

It's a whole outfit already. White or cream socks and mary janes, or clean white sneakers for a long day of visiting. A plain cream cardigan if the restaurant is cold — nothing patterned, so the embroidery stays the focus.

How do I keep it looking new?

Hand wash cool or dry clean — not the machine, because of the beading and sequin finishing. Zip it up first, never wring it, and dry flat out of direct sunlight. For creases, steam rather than press, or use low heat around the embellished areas so the iron never touches the beads directly.

Not sure which size? Start here.

Size by her chest, using age only as a guide. The drop waist and ruffle hem make the shape forgiving, so between sizes most people take the larger one for a little growing room.

Still unsure? Message us — tell us her height and chest measurement and we'll tell you honestly which size we'd suggest. 🌸