Ao Dai, traditional dress in Vietnam, is one of the most elegant and graceful dresses for women. It is the symbol of Vietnam beauty with the images of slender, long-hair and grace women in Ao Dai, therefore it always leaves a a deep impression on foreign visitors with its charm, and captivating.Academic commentary on the “Ao dai” emphasizes the way the dress ties feminine beauty to Vietnamese nationalism, especially in the form of “Miss Ao Dai” pageants, popular both among overseas Vietnamese and in Vietnam itself. “Ao dai” is one of the few Vietnamese words that appear in English-language dictionaries.
.For a long time, the ao dai has been the subject of poems, novels and songs. Whatever the design, the ao dai remains a beautiful Vietnamese dress revealing the strong yet feminine side of Vietnamese women. Ao dai, covering the body from the neck to the knee or to below the knee for both men and women, consists of split-sided tunic with long panels in the front and back, that is worn over pantaloons. The material of Ao dai is soft silk and the cut of two pieces is at waist, which make the women feel comfortable to move. Ao Dai reflects the body of the one who wears it, so each Ao Dai is just suitable for only one person. We cannot make one Ao Dai for many people. It can be, but it will not be beautiful. When making an Ao Dai, the tailor will take the measurement carefully as once the measurement is wrong, it will destroy the beauty of Ao Dai.Ao Dai” is still unique and special not only to the eyes of Vietnamese, but also to the eyes of foreign visitors. Different from Kimono or hanbok, Ao Dai is wore in many occasions. Everyone can wear the ao dai for special occasions, festivals and traditional events such as Tet holidays, weddings, as well as remaining the uniform in schools. That will make Vietnamese women more beautiful and more graceful.