Áo dài the way the dress ties feminine beauty to Vietnamese nationalism, especially in the form of "Miss Ao Dai" pageants, popular both among overseas Vietnamese and in Vietnam itself. "Ao dai" is one of the few Vietnamese words that appear in English-language dictionaries. "Tà sau": back flap "Tà trước": front flap The ao dai can be worn with a "nón lá" (conical leaf hat), a style associated with Huế. On weddings and other formal occasions, a circular headgear called a "khăn đóng" is worn. For centuries, peasant women typically wore a halter top () underneath a blouse or overcoat, alongside a
Traditional Thai clothing and the upper class in Bangkok, and nowadays is used in select circumstances as a national costume. The formal Thai costume, known in Thai as (, literally "Thai dress of royal endorsement"), includes several sets of dress, designed as the Thai national costume in formal occasions. Although described and intended for use as national costume, they are of relatively modern origins, having been conceived in the second half of the 20th century. Traditional Thai clothing Traditional Thai clothing is called "chut thai" (), which literally means "Thai outfit". It can be worn by men, women, and children. Chut thai for