5 Tips For Combining Kebaya And Traditional Clothing For The August 17th Event

Illustration of tips combining kebaya and traditional clothing for the August 17th (Shutterstock) event

YOGYAKARTA Kebaya is a traditional dress that is celebrated in the archipelago. Not only is it used during Eid or weddings and traditional events, but it is also closely related to the perspective of nationalism. Kebaya is also a symbol of splendor and beauty. To welcome the event of the Republic of Indonesia's Independence Day on August 17 every year, kebaya is used for outfits. For this reason, here are tips for combining kebaya and traditional clothing for the 17 August event.

Clothing colors build impressions. When the event is during the day, it is suitable to use bright colors. The choice of bright colors can certainly be adjusted to preferences. It can be with a bright color or use pastel colors but still impresses freshness and joy. Please note, wearing a bright color can add to the mood and confidence.

For the August 17th event at night, to make it look elegant and elegant, you can choose dark colors but still soft. For example black, dark purple, metallic blue, to thick blue.

Like a hand scratch that has a meaning, batik motifs also have deep symbols. To be used for the August 17th event, it is very important to understand the symbols in the fashion motifs used.

If you choose clothing with a motive, choose the deep symbol. For example, batik motifs that impress unity, harmony, hope, and equality such as the logo of the symbol of the 79th Indonesian Independence Day entitled Nusantara Baru, Advanced Indonesia.

You can combine kebaya with batik motifs for subordinate fingers. Tips, choose harmonious colors. For example, wearing a golden yellow top combined with a batik cloth, write a tugur motif such as the design dress of Didiet Maulana worn by Mrs. Puan Maharani at the 2024 MPR/DPR RI Annual Session.

The motif of the ambar model kebaya is golden brocade, in a luxurious pastet. Equipped with a golden scarf. Launching CNN, Friday, August 16, Didiet Maulana explained the outfit he designed. Clothing with a Frenchlace cloth depicts the spirit of optimism with a choice of gold color. This color also interprets the success and victory that radiates enthusiasm. The motif of the cone with bouquets or flowers is influenced by the motif of the role. Butterfly accessories also adds to the impression of the metamorphos process that must be passed one by one.

Decorations that are perched around the head also need to be considered in order to be in line with kebaya or traditional clothes. For a simple concept, the hair is quite hobbled. However, in order to appear elegant, add hair ornaments. Such as wearing a code, hair flip, or other traditional decorations that are symbolic.

For earrings and necklaces, it also needs to be considered. Can choose natural shapes, such as butterflys, flowers, or a circular abstract form that describes the landscape of the natural beauty of the archipelago, for example. As for footwear, consider comfort the most important. If the events you attend require mobility, choose shoes with medium rights, not styletto. Also choose a thick right to help distribute body expenses so you don't get tired easily.

In addition to considering the color of kebaya or traditional clothing, combining tops and fashion subordinates, adding comfortable accessories and footwear, it is also necessary to remain wise in matching the clothes and accessories used.