A tailored, form-fitting dress characterized by a high collar, long sleeves, and a tunic that is slit on both sides from the waist down to the hem. It is constructed from lightweight, flowing fabrics like silk and is always paired with loose, wide-legged trousers. Tailors must cut the side slits precisely at the waistline to allow movement while maintaining the garment's sleek silhouette.
Heard on the job
Drop the side slit on the ao dai by half an inch so it meets the waistband of the trousers perfectly.