tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042823968101983560.post2099155279762474550..comments2024-03-05T09:10:31.164+00:00Comments on Coulda Shoulda Woulda: In the Mood for Love's QiPao DressesCoulda shoulda wouldahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12507021618497645667noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042823968101983560.post-15382009025544884302017-11-02T12:07:58.261+00:002017-11-02T12:07:58.261+00:00How beautiful!! Even just from the photos it’s evi...How beautiful!! Even just from the photos it’s evident how beautifully and gracefully she moves and holds herself! Funny that the dresses would make one notice what a beautiful neck she has despite her neck being covered! Stephen Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00657698116552267561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042823968101983560.post-78397095929795834542017-09-28T10:16:07.141+01:002017-09-28T10:16:07.141+01:00Just catching up - love the cheongsam action. I ha...Just catching up - love the cheongsam action. I have always shied away from wearing them as I think they suit a more slender up and down figure. Agree that they're so elegant. I nearly bought a modern take on them in a shop in Singapore (in the Raffles arcade upstairs, can't remember what it was called). It was a designer's shop and she had a whole section of tops, dresses etc that were based on the cheongsam but a little more modern in their interpretation. Sadly none fitted me!! That's what I mean about suiting a certain figure type.<br />My older sister wore a red cheongsam for her wedding. All the guests that were older family and friends were a little perplexed at the very Chinese theming she'd done (there was a lion dance after the vows and indoor fireworks) and kept asking "but who is Asian?" in puzzlement as her husband wasn't either. She just liked the style!! It was pretty funny. Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01432089507602828735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042823968101983560.post-78794324601044202002017-09-25T14:22:39.697+01:002017-09-25T14:22:39.697+01:00I miss elegance. I miss elegance. wellfedfredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07118802089389931227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042823968101983560.post-70952307355662875422017-09-21T06:30:09.543+01:002017-09-21T06:30:09.543+01:00You make some very valid points. She looks rivetin...You make some very valid points. She looks riveting.cilosophyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10733313024890630138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042823968101983560.post-78102869828135864662017-09-20T17:47:12.834+01:002017-09-20T17:47:12.834+01:00Oh, I loved that film. I can't even remember w...Oh, I loved that film. I can't even remember what it was about but I remember everyone was so gorgeous. Thank you for capturing it so well! Jen Lawrencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05350176925586602027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042823968101983560.post-20730594033242127222017-09-20T14:11:46.595+01:002017-09-20T14:11:46.595+01:00Gosh I used to love the movie show but used to wat...Gosh I used to love the movie show but used to watch when they were still on SBS!! I don't know about the perfect figure analogy because it is so subjective. I think it is for a slim build without too much curvature and bumps. Im not sure Marilyn Monroe would have really been ideal candidate for instance. I think lithe figure comes to mind. I don't like Edwardian fashion at all and think it was just a blessing I was not born during that time!!!Coulda shoulda wouldahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12507021618497645667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042823968101983560.post-68968424260907692672017-09-20T14:09:33.553+01:002017-09-20T14:09:33.553+01:00She does have a long neck to suit - there was anot...She does have a long neck to suit - there was another famous actress who wore these dresses to emulate and even though she also had a long neck it just didn't have the same impact. I don't know if there is an exact formula to these things? I was told I was too stiff when I wore turtlenecks by a stranger once. I thought it just protected my neck from the cold hehe xxCoulda shoulda wouldahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12507021618497645667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042823968101983560.post-13987527487563801682017-09-20T14:07:58.355+01:002017-09-20T14:07:58.355+01:00I hope you enjoy it Dani - I think you might too x...I hope you enjoy it Dani - I think you might too xxCoulda shoulda wouldahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12507021618497645667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042823968101983560.post-47691145999326172662017-09-20T10:26:34.041+01:002017-09-20T10:26:34.041+01:00Remember seeing the review of this movie on "...Remember seeing the review of this movie on "The Movie Show", the brilliant David Stratton and Margaret Pomeranz film review/interview program, beloved of Australians of a certain age. They often disagreed with each other - devotees looked forward to it each week as they were both really expert on the movies. I remember David just loved this movie and Maggie Cheung. From memory she did indeed look both elegant and sexy in those dresses. They may not have shown cleavage or legs but they were (also quite clear from your pics) very body conscious cuts with fabric that enhanced the body line underneath, requiring a perfect figure. <br />I enjoy the nostalgia movie dresses of Edwardian times particularly, though thank heavens fashion moved on. It's so beautiful to look at but would have been a nightmare to wear and care for. And require a maid. Best wishes, PammiePamelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08374133883261488262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042823968101983560.post-84706971772364202222017-09-19T23:39:14.301+01:002017-09-19T23:39:14.301+01:00Love the actress's look. She looks gorgeous. ...Love the actress's look. She looks gorgeous. The neck line looks so fabulous on her. Must watch it with my teen who is a very modest dresser but then again she's grown up with me saying don't think you'll leave this home dressed like that,if someone on tv/ screen or in a magazine has everything hanging out. I think she'd appreciate the fashion. <br /> Loved the look of the turtle neck when I was younger but as turkey gobble neck & middle life gather speed not such a good look. Thanks for this post. Den xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042823968101983560.post-12899054279287250782017-09-19T21:51:50.189+01:002017-09-19T21:51:50.189+01:00Stunning, she looks amazing in every photo, the ha...Stunning, she looks amazing in every photo, the hair, that dress with the neckline... it's rather severe tailoring but it just looks right, very much a uniform of elegance. I will have to see this film!<br />Hope you're well Naomi xx DaniBPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02633155240779845497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042823968101983560.post-57942688777383821292017-09-19T21:27:32.634+01:002017-09-19T21:27:32.634+01:00Oh please watch CD! With your daughter who will ge...Oh please watch CD! With your daughter who will get something totally different at her age as with every passing decade. I also rewatched raise the red lantern - another classic. As I was in my forming teens in the 80's it will never get old! But I think it's nice to see an actress known for her acting through great film than an amateur video of dubious niches no? :)Coulda shoulda wouldahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12507021618497645667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042823968101983560.post-29614299701246719222017-09-19T21:25:19.664+01:002017-09-19T21:25:19.664+01:00Oh you must! I think you'd really enjoy it. I ...Oh you must! I think you'd really enjoy it. I think I was also way too young first time around when life was simpler ;) don't mind me bc hubris is a word that has few substitutes!!! Coulda shoulda wouldahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12507021618497645667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042823968101983560.post-61909969005890168462017-09-19T17:48:21.371+01:002017-09-19T17:48:21.371+01:00So enjoyed this post of a film I've yet to see...So enjoyed this post of a film I've yet to see, but will now that you've written about it. <br /><br />I cannot believe my reaction to some vintage TV shows that I happen to catch every now and then in regards to the actors' dress. It all looked so stylish back then and it is sad to see the decline in dress sense over the decades. Everything stopped looking good after the 80's and that was far from my favorite decade. <br /><br />"No cleavage nor legs on display" .... yes, how refreshing. Chronica Domushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06732224119040843337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042823968101983560.post-41478597011306082242017-09-19T16:04:14.218+01:002017-09-19T16:04:14.218+01:00I must see this movie. Maggie has that ethereal s...I must see this movie. Maggie has that ethereal style and elegance that was also perfected by Audrey Hepburn. Maggie and Audrey are able to wear the same style of dress yet it is barely noticeable. Tony is very handsome. I also learnt a new word - telegenic. I caught up on a few past blogs and speaking of words really enjoyed your post on overused words and read all the comments. I also support the use of hubris and it has slipped into my conversation quite a lot lately. Yvonnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14754663633749755918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042823968101983560.post-87364273591580826022017-09-19T08:07:48.721+01:002017-09-19T08:07:48.721+01:00Luckily as it was on my computer I could stop it a...Luckily as it was on my computer I could stop it at will. I think she has a long neck and if it's custom made it's fine. I think a short neck would not have a great time! It's really just like s turtle neck actually. Not that I've worn many!! I loved the mood in general in this film Jim.Coulda shoulda wouldahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12507021618497645667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042823968101983560.post-29641899688033231822017-09-19T08:05:56.283+01:002017-09-19T08:05:56.283+01:00I thought I would as it seemed the natural progres...I thought I would as it seemed the natural progression but the movie was disappointing for me and actually the reference to poor imitation was the qipao worn by that famous actress that just pales in comparison for me. I just want a follow up of Maggie and Tony! Don't you think people would watch purely to see chemistry Vanessa?!Coulda shoulda wouldahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12507021618497645667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042823968101983560.post-85553616362975909372017-09-19T08:03:23.161+01:002017-09-19T08:03:23.161+01:00I don't understand why people in old photos al...I don't understand why people in old photos all look so lovely? I love old photos but especially those from shanghai at peak era! Men all seemed to look like Tony L too...Coulda shoulda wouldahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12507021618497645667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042823968101983560.post-68139509422156281182017-09-19T04:25:40.806+01:002017-09-19T04:25:40.806+01:00Hello CSW, I would not have thought of going slowl...Hello CSW, I would not have thought of going slowly through a movie to document all the costume changes. However, I have done this to study the architecture of a building in the movie. One often finds that the architecture is impossible as shown, and especially that the interiors of buildings rarely match the exteriors.<br />--Jim<br />P.S. Maggie Cheung certainly looks elegant in those dresses, but the high necks look awfully uncomfortable, now that I am focusing on them.Parnassushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08958901307538141468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042823968101983560.post-47894826191180228202017-09-19T01:31:11.165+01:002017-09-19T01:31:11.165+01:00Hi Naomi,
First time commenting here - I, too, ut...Hi Naomi,<br /><br />First time commenting here - I, too, utterly love this film! Fabulous costumes on the beautiful Maggie Cheung aside, the atmosphere created by the music and those slow motion shots of her sweeping through laneways is transfixing. Her poise and graceful walk makes her elegance very sexy indeed. Not to mention the chemistry between her and the equally gorgeous Tony Leung...<br /><br />Have you seen '2046'? Quite a different creature.<br /><br />Greetings from Sydney,<br />VanessaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042823968101983560.post-31380086078878613862017-09-18T22:45:05.864+01:002017-09-18T22:45:05.864+01:00I have a family photo of my mother's family ta...I have a family photo of my mother's family taken in late l940s China. In this photo, she and her sisters look so elegant in their cheongsam dresses and not dated at all. Her father and her brothers also look classically elegant in their white linen summer suits. Interesting to note that both the women's and the men's hairstyles from this period still look so chic.slfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04405972029307714164noreply@blogger.com