7 places to shop for affordable Raya clothes

Contrary to popular belief, you do not need to spend a fortune on clothes to look good.

For those who are on a budget and looking for a new outfit for this year’s Hari Raya celebration, here are seven places where you can find affordable Raya clothes.

First Lady is an outlet that caters to everyone regardless of age and gender. It offers affordable baju kurung and dresses for the ladies and baju melayu for the gents in an array of colours.

There are also matching outfits for families with children’s pieces starting from $19.95.

The outlet is open daily from 11am to 8pm at 810 Geylang Road, Tanjong Katong Complex.

Uniqlo’s new LifeWear essentials are suitable for those who prioritise comfort for the raya occasion especially in Singapore’s heat. 

The collection caters to both adults and children, and includes a range of items from baju melayu and batik tops to shirring skirts and accessories.

Shoppers can use UNIQLO’s same-day Click and Collect service where they can collect their raya items after purchase at any UNIQLO outlet if they place their order before 12pm.

Beyond being a haven for foodies, the Geylang bazaar also has an abundance of clothing stores. 

Among them is Lucia Chiang’s booth for traditional arts and crafts, garments and furniture, which also offers batik, kebaya, and jewellery. 

Long and short sleeve batik tops here are priced at $28 and $19 respectively, kebaya tops cost $37.80, and kain batik for $9.80.

Her booth number is 477 and is open daily from 5pm onwards.

Families who wish to colour code for this year can consider Simplyrays’ Raysraya 2023 collection, featuring matching outfit sets in its Barbados, Cancun, and bestselling Lisbon line. 

The store also carries dresses, kurtas, and kaftans with a starting price of $38.

Shoppers can visit the store at 390 Victoria Street, Golden Landmark #03-53, or check out its website.

For the ladies, Happy Vibes is a muslimah-friendly store with its own Eid collection. It offers a variety of pieces such as its best-selling midi tops, butterfly dresses, and skirts starting from $25. 

The store also recently launched the first part of its new April collection, featuring mermaid dresses, kaftans, and Lara skirt sets.

Visitors can visit the store’s official website and Instagram for more information about the products or head down to T Space Tampines #02-21 on weekends only from 12pm to 10pm.

Although among the smaller stores on this list, Gusto offers relatively affordable options for the gents. 

Its baju melayu set – cekak musang or telok blangah retails at just $55.

Shoppers can either contact the number 93383530 to make their purchase or visit the store at 845 Geylang Road Tanjong Katong Complex #02-36.

With clothing for both men and women, Ozel focuses on the fusion of traditional and modern apparel – batik and songket. 

Some of its best-selling products include the Pewter Smart Batik for the gents and the Masayu Kebaya in beige for the ladies, with sizes ranging from S to 2XL.

Those who want to get their hands on batik attire can browse through Ozel’s website or head down to Golden Landmark Shopping Centre #03-20. Opening hours are 11am to 7pm from Tuesdays to Saturdays, and 1pm to 5pm on Sundays.