Ali Wong wore a traditional Vietnamese áo dài dress by Thai Nguyen at the Time100 Gala in New York City on April 26. See photos of her striking outfit.

The ao dai is the national dress of Vietnam. “This is the ao dai, it has really nice details here at the top, here in the center, above the ankles,” said Nguyen.

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VietNamNet Bridge – The styles of Vietnamese long dress, or ao dai, have gone through a number of changes over different periods, and it is still survives today, marking Vietnamese traditions.

Selena Tran, 30, who arrived only two years ago, wore an elegant, conservative all-white ao dai dress.

Ali Wong wore a traditional Vietnamese áo dài dress by Thai Nguyen at the Time100 Gala in New York City on April 26. See photos of her striking outfit.