Kebaya

What is the most excellent cloth to wear for formal or casual occasion? My response is KEBAYA. Be it Nyonya, Kota Bharu, Pendek, Labuh or Pesak. All kebayas have their own specialties. You may wear it with sarong batik (traditional way), plain long skirt or for modern look; it can be worn with pants, over a simple sleeveless or spaghetti-strapped dress and even used over a tank top as a jacket! Isn’t it MAGICAL?

Honestly, the magic kebaya could ‘safe’ your day! You are ready to grace with your presence among confident, sophisticated and looking so good without having to spend for new cloths. Just mix and match.

Tips:

1. Kebaya has to be hand washed, using a little starch for the voile ones so they can last longer. Antique pieces have lasted through the years because of the use of starch.

2. Style the kebaya with light make-up and bun your hair. Don’t forget the classic cucuk sanggul to complete the whole mode.
3. Match the kebaya with high heels or flats.

Now, can I gracefully hold ‘Si Ratu Kebaya’ title? :-P 

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* Al-Fatihah to Allahyarhamah Ibu, who brought me into the world, designed the extraordinary cloths for her children and taught me so much about fashion, style and of course - KEBAYA.

* Al-Fatihah to Allahyarhamah Datin Paduka Seri Endon Mahmood for her contributions to traditional fabric art such as the batik, songket and Nyonya Kebaya..