Costumes of Vietnamese women in the 17th-18th centuries, used for women of noble families, showing their discreet, gentle and dignified beauty.
Ao Dai, formerly known as the Ao Dai, was created during the costume reform in 1744 in southern Vietnam. Experiencing many improvements and modifications, Ao Dai now becomes rich in design but still retains typical common features. Ao Dai is considered a traditional costume of Vietnam and is used in most daily activities of Vietnamese people.