Baju Kurung is just a traditional women's attire worn by the ethnic Malays and Minangkabau ladies in Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Brunei and southern Thailand. It is just a loose-fitting, full-length dress that's the national dress for Malaysia and Brunei, and a regional dress in the island of Sumatra, Indonesia. Most women adorn the Baju Kurung for formal events such as weddings and anniversary parties along with for traditional ceremonies. Baju Kurung can be utilized for work, and personal uses where its flexibility is celebrated but stylish clothing never disappoints. Hailed as one of the most used traditional attires for girls of cultures and religious backgrounds, the Baju Kurung has been adapted to evolve with the requirements and demands of the present day woman. Baju Kurung is used for work interviews and is also considered as a good and appropriate attire without sacrificing beauty, class and elegance.

The Modern Baju Kurung

Although not traditionally sewn to be tight around a women's body, the present day Baju Kurung is taking small steps in this direction, while still maintaining its stance as a good attire. Used by women across ages, the Baju Kurung may be altered and styled using one's favorite accessories to brighten the design and make the colors pop. An average traditional Baju Kurung can be purchased from online stores and various styles and materials give women countless options to decide on from. The Baju Kurung may be dressed with stylish and not-over-the-top accessories such as for instance a silver bangle, a simple gold necklace and beautiful silver rings on a woman's fingers.

Years Of Culture, Passed Down To The Society

The costume aspects of the Baju Kurung remains the same as it had been years back, with the Baju, Sarong, Kain Dagang and the Scarf being the most important components. A Baju Kurung moden normally features bright, lively colors and geometrical patterns with silk and satin being the more popular choices for material. Although Baju Kurung has evolved much from the past, Baju Kurung is commonly paired with the selendang and brooches to perform one's look, worn as well as a sarong. The sarong may be tied in a mode referred to as the “ikatan ombak mengalun” where the knot is tied at one side of the sarong, depending on the wearer's preference. This style of wearing the Baju Kurung and the sarong is based on the wearer's convenience as well, as some prefer to have it on the best end. Back then, the village women would cover their heads when they are out in the sun with a kain kelubung as a shade from the blazing sun. To make the Baju Kurung convenient to be utilized during the hot summer weather of Malaysia, Brunei, Indonesia, Singapore and southern Thailand. Compared to the tight-fitting Baju Kebaya, the Baju Kurung is appropriate, demure and conservative. However, it is still very elegant and classy. Sometimes, the sarong can also be worn over the Baju Kurung, typically tied at the waist level. This form of wearing the sarong is known as the kain berdangang luar, usually comprised of kain telepok, songket, gerus or kain batik. Beautiful and elegant Baju Kurung can be bought online in Malaysian handmade stores, where the caliber of the materials is guaranteed for a seamless and well-put attire. This traditional dress form is well-known for its conservative style, without sacrificing the elegance of the general look.