The Street Boy (1958)
Fang Ting as Chen Miaolan  

An innocent girl forced by her foster parents to wear sexy qipao to lure rich men.

In her film debut, Fang Ting was made to wear this revealing outfit, contrary to her demure and natural appearance. Thus, the discomfort and insult in the role can be clearly seen. Fang Ting also wore this costume in her guest appearance in The Green Swan Nightclub (1958).

Characteristics of the Qipao Costume

This qipao features a rich floral patterned brocade in metallic threads. The cutout diamond shape below the collar is dramatically trimmed. In those days, such a distinct design on a qipao was apparent that the wearer is one lacked virtue.

Costume Designer: Miao Yi-shi