5 popular Ao Dai styles for Tet 2025

Having been a hit for the past three years, the 1930s-style, loose-fitting, monochrome ao dai continues to be popular, appearing in many collections of local brands. This basic style is timeless, unaffected by new trends that "bloom and fade quickly", and brings elegance. Girls also love it because it is comfortable and hides flaws in the waist.

In addition to the simple straight-cut ao dai, this year’s market shows the creativity of brands when launching bold innovations from Western clothing. Many designs completely remove the neck and sleeves, turning them into strapless dresses, others create shapes or cut deep into off-the-shoulder or halter necklines. In addition to the neck and sleeves, the ao dai is also modified with double flaps, knotted flaps, and diagonal cuts to create asymmetrical styles.

Some designs are inspired by capes, adding bow details - a hot trend in the world - on buttons and decorative details, making the outfit exude a more feminine and youthful look.

Nowadays, Ao Dai is not only innovative in cutting but also diverse in materials. In the past, tailors often used silk, brocade, velvet, a few years ago organza and two years ago sequin. This glitter material is more eye-catching, often used in parties and events. In terms of basic shape, sequin Ao Dai has the advantage of not needing elaborate embellishments to help the wearer stand out. The downside is that when sitting, you have to be careful because it is easy to break the sequin pieces, and it is also more difficult to wash than other designs.

Influenced by the rising trend of traditional costumes, many brands have launched designs with traditional stylized patterns of ancient times such as clouds, waves, Chinese characters, flowers and leaves. These patterns have the characteristics of looking solemn and mature. To make them easier to wear, fashion designers choose minimalist designs, with short sleeves and slightly flared sleeves.

This year, girls can also experience the trend of ao dai with feathers attached to the sleeves and hem. This trend is suitable for those who love the ladylike style, can combine with stylish bags such as mini sequin bags, beaded bags or fake pearls.

Young people eagerly take early Tet ao dai photos

Many young people have bought and rented Ao Dai to take Tet photos in the Hoan Kiem Lake area, Ta Hien Street, Hanoi since the beginning of December 2024 until now.

University (according to VnExpress)

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