Different styles of the Qipao started to appear: some were short; some were long, with low, high or even no collars at all 2. The Qipao came to be more practical, with sleeveless patterns or closer-fitting styles 3. The Qipao is the first choice for wives of China's diplomats when they attend important social gatherings 4. Ladies of the royal family enjoyed wearing the Qipao in the Qing Dynasty 5. To fully show the beauty of the female body, the length of the Qipao was shortened and the cuffs were made narrower.