The áo dài tends to be worn by those whose occupations are in the frontline in Vietnam. Bank employees, receptionists and hotel staff are given áo dài as uniform. I distinctly remember my trip to Ho Chi Minh’s mausoleum in Hanoi. While the áo dài is less commonly worn in the North than in South Vietnam, many of the female guards and counter ladies at the mausoleum wore áo dài. It is possible that the final resting place of Ho Chi Minh was regarded with sanctity and therefore those who work in its frontline need to be clothed in a symbol of guardian of a certain tradition.
In addition, the áo dài is considered appropriate for formal meetings. I think this is akin to how some, such as Members of the Parliament, wear sari and cheongsam to meetings in Singapore. If one does not wish to succumb to the usual Western-style business suit for the purpose of business meeting, why not consider something versatile like áo dài? It works!
In addition, the áo dài is considered appropriate for formal meetings. I think this is akin to how some, such as Members of the Parliament, wear sari and cheongsam to meetings in Singapore. If one does not wish to succumb to the usual Western-style business suit for the purpose of business meeting, why not consider something versatile like áo dài? It works!
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