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Dress the Part.(The Good Life; FASHION)(Buyers guide)
Byline: Megan Shank
When partying in Shanghai, do as the Shanghainese do--go glam. To start: women, fear not the qipao, the snug-fitting, high-collared dress with side slits; its elegant lines work with a variety of figures, and today's designers boast sexy, modern takes on the classic.
Qipao by Jane (qipao byjane.com) offers top-of-the-line tailoring and uses the hippest fabric palette in town for a unique, slick look. The polka-dot qipaos are especially fun ($660).
To pay homage to old Shanghai, snatch up the 2002 Haishang's qipao that features portraits of jazz-age Chinese film stars ($380); the brand also makes a beautiful lambskin men's jacket with a mandarin collar ($560).
At the Shanghai South Bund Fabric Market, bargain hard enough and a fine men's wool suit can be custom-made for less than $100. Crisp women's blouses go for $15. Start with a low bid, and pretend to walk away if merchants don't lower the price; they'll give chase.
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