Choosing Your Raya Baju Kurung

Raya dressing is a family portrait. Start from the cloth: printed silky chiffon for movement, dull satin for a quieter sheen, lace for the occasion pieces. Then let the cut do the covering — loose through the body, lined, full-length.

Sedondon is easier than it looks. Pick one house tone — emerald, burgundy, or the soft orange-brick — and let each member wear it their own way. The palette holds the picture together.