Since the Philippines are mainly a tropical country with two predominantly hot seasons, wet and dry, comfort is the name of the game here as reflected in the national garb called the "Barong" a light shirt made of a sheer native fabric that is breezy and cool. Many variations of the barong are available including ones that are worn in business and formal occasions. Visitors need not bring formal clothes either. Even the most exclusive restaurants have no strict dress codes, but some may require jackets. Business may be conducted in shirt and tie, sans jacket.
Barong for men



Barong for women



I also found something on a Mestiza dress however... eh.. I dont know if this means its spanish inspired or what... its reminds me of a 80s suit LOL

I feel very nostalgic now, i havent wore a barong in so long

FYI: those are usually what dead people wear inside a coffin

I really think those shirts for guys are really pretty and they really do make wise summer fashion. I actually like the male versions better than the women. I think im inspired to draw some really sheer ones for women like loungewear lingere.

I wore a traditional "barong" back in high school when we had "International Day."

Wagner college in Staten Island is having a Asian Dance Celebration. There is a phillipino group that will do Phillipino folk dancing in costume.

I assume they are going to do that "stick" dance. I forgot what they call it.

I think it will be interesting whatever happens.

put me in traditional gear any day!! I just adore it!

I always saw my friends dressed up like that for weddings, no?

i've never owned a barong.


think it might be wrong to wear one at a job interview??