Hari Raya is just around the corner and let's be honest, it is going to be a big one since we missed celebrations for 2 years thanks to COVID-19. So, you're going to want to make sure your baju raya is ON POINT!

Before deciding on what type of outfit to wear, you need to make sure that the outfit your choose suits your body shape and shows off all the good parts, not too much but just enough to make you look good. So, here are the type of baju raya that is perfect for each body shape:

# The Pesak Gantung Baju Kurung Style

This type of outfit is suitable for people who are short with a slight tummy. The cutting of this Baju Kurung is that it is slightly flared at the lower torso which does a good job concealing your tummy! 

# Top & Skirt Same Pattern

For people who have a petite body shape, meaning you are short and small too, you want to have an outfit with the same pattern for the top and also the skirt. This kind of outfit will give the illusion that you're taller than you actually are! 

# Baju Kurung Pahang

Baju Kurung Pahang is often confused with the Pesak Gantung Baju Kurung but this style is more suited for those who are thin and tall. The Baju Kurung Pahang is more flared at the lower torsor area compared to the Pesak Gantung Baju Kurung which makes you look curvier. It is not suitable for people who are bigger in size as the wide flare will make you look bigger than you actually are.

# Mermaid Cut

The mermaid cut baju kurung is flared at the bottom part of the skirt making it look like a mermaid tail, It is best suited for people with wide shoulders so that it balances out the wideness at the bottom. 

# Baju Kurung with Back Darts

Tops with back darts are the best for people with bigger chests but flatter butts. It makes your butt look bigger and doesn't make your chest look bigger than it already is. 

# Baju Kurung with Front Darts

Tops with front darts are the best for people with bigger butts but smaller chests. It makes your chest area look bigger and doesn't make your butt look bigger than it already is, giving you a more balanced look. 

What is your favourite style of baju kurung? Leave your answers in the comments section!