Modern cheongsam sets for CNY 2027: what to wear from reunion dinner to Chap Goh Mei
For Chinese New Year 2027, reunion dinner falls on Friday 5 February, the first day on Saturday 6 February, and Chap Goh Mei on Saturday 20 February. A modern cheongsam set gives you what people love about the qipao, the mandarin collar, frog buttons and festive colour, in two pieces that are easier to wear in Malaysian heat and easy to mix again after the holidays. Here is a set for each part of the season.
What makes a cheongsam set "modern"?
A traditional qipao is one fitted dress. A modern set splits it into a top and a skirt or shorts, often with a halter or vest cut, so it is cooler, easier to fit, and twice as wearable: the top goes with jeans later, the skirt with a plain tee. If you want the full one-piece look, our guide to choosing and fitting a qipao explains how.
Reunion dinner (5 February): deep red, a little formal
The Ru Xuan Qipao Flower Embroidered Set Wear (RM139) is made for the most important dinner of the year. It is a deep wine-red jacquard: a halter crop top with a mandarin collar and three frog-knot buttons, and a high-waist midi pencil skirt with raised 3D peonies and a front slit. It is fitted through the waist and hips, so check the size guide carefully. It comes in S and M.
Restaurants are often cold, so bring a soft layer for your shoulders, like the Gentle Soft Knitted Cardigan in white or pink.
First day and house visits (6 February): bright red, easy to move in
For a day of visiting, choose something you can sit, walk and take photos in. The Glam Red Ribbon Set Wear (RM119) is a red two-piece with a high-neck halter and a back zip, in S, M and L. It feels festive at the first house and still comfortable at the fifth.
Second day and meeting friends: pink and playful
Pink is a cheerful CNY colour and photographs beautifully. The Mirabelle Sweet Cheongsam Set (RM109) pairs a halter cheongsam crop top, floral print on cream with a frog button, with a pink mini wrap skirt.
For something a little bolder, the Rouxi Pink Vest Set Wear (RM129) is a pink jacquard woven with metallic gold threads, pagodas and blossoms: a frog-knot vest and high-waist shorts. Button the vest as a top, or wear it open over a white tank.
Chap Goh Mei and the office CNY lunch (20 February): soft and pretty
By the fifteenth day, many people want something lighter and softer. The Qing Yu Chinese Modern Top (RM69) has a structured mandarin collar, front pearl buttons and a peplum shape, in a spring pastel. It is fully lined, and it works with a skirt or trousers you already own, so it is an easy choice for an office lunch too.
The sets at a glance
| Piece | Price | Colour | What you get | Sizes | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ru Xuan | RM139 | Deep wine red | Halter crop top + midi pencil skirt | S, M | Reunion dinner |
| Glam Red Ribbon | RM119 | Red | High-neck halter two-piece | S, M, L | House visits |
| Mirabelle | RM109 | Pink, floral on cream | Halter crop top + mini wrap skirt | S, M, L | Friends, photos |
| Rouxi | RM129 | Pink with gold threads | Vest + high-waist shorts | S, M, L | A bolder day out |
| Qing Yu | RM69 | Spring pastel | Peplum top | S, M, L | Chap Goh Mei, office lunch |
Sizes sell through quickly in January, so check the product page for what is in stock.
How to wear your set again after CNY
- Wear the top with straight jeans and loafers for a weekend lunch.
- Wear the skirt with a plain white tee and sneakers.
- Wear a vest or peplum top under an open cardigan for the office.
FAQ
When is Chinese New Year 2027?
The first day is Saturday 6 February 2027. Reunion dinner is on Friday 5 February, and Chap Goh Mei, the fifteenth day, is on Saturday 20 February.
Can I wear black to CNY?
Head-to-toe black is traditionally avoided. Black shoes, a bag or a skirt under a red top are fine.
Is a halter set too revealing for visiting relatives?
If your family is more traditional, add a light cardigan over your shoulders for the visit and take it off for dinner with friends.
When should I order for CNY?
In-stock pieces ship the next working day. Couriers get busy in the weeks before CNY, so ordering in early January gives you time to try on and exchange if needed. Our CNY 2027 guide lists the order dates.