Is polo barong a corporate attire?
For informal gatherings or so-called “wash days” (usually Friday when company uniform rules are relaxed), the polo barong is considered acceptable office wear. But the line should be drawn if the person wearing it holds a position of leadership, whether in the government or private sector.
What is Gusot Mayaman?
The Gusot Mayaman is a staple in the Filipino work attire and a comfortable twist to the barong tagalog. Fabric: Linen. Collar: Sports collar. Design: U-embroidery.
Why is barong tagalog our national costume?
Barong tagalog (and baro’t saya) were worn universally among Christianized lowlanders throughout the Philippines in the Spanish colonial period. Rather, the name was coined to distinguish the dress as native (hence “tagalog”, i.e. Indio), as opposed to the styles of dress of Europeans and other foreign cultures.
What is the function of Barong Tagalog?
It embodies the art of rare artisans of embroidery and weaving. It gives men an excuse to wear something beautiful, yet it is still masculine. The Barong Tagalog also known simply as “Barong” or originally as “Baro ng Tagalog” (dress of the Tagalog) is the Official Filipino National attire.
What color of pants goes with barong?
A formal invite calls for darker suits—or a piña jusi barong, worn with black trousers and lace up shoes. If the affair calls for tuxedo formal, a piña jusi barong worn with tuxedo pants and patent slippers is what you’re expected to turn up in. This is appropriate wear to a state dinner or a strictly formal event.
What do you wear with a barong?
When crafted with attention to fit and form, the barong Tagalog can instantly elevate the look of the wearer. It’s de rigueur at weddings and most formal occasions, and is traditionally paired with dark pants and black formal shoes.
Can you iron a barong?
For a coat barong, you’ll need a sleeve ironing board in order to iron an entire sleeve without causing a crease. If you don’t have a sleeve ironing board, use a rolled towel and slip it inside a sleeve. You can steam a barong. However, it if you want a crisp look and feel, ironing is recommended.
What do you wear under a barong?
THE UNDERSHIRT. The light, delicate, and translucent barong fabric makes the undershirt visible and the gaps created by an off-the-rack shirt underneath the barong make the overall look inexpensive. This becomes worse with a white short-sleeve shirt increasing the contrasts.
When can you wear a barong?
The barong is thin to keep men cool in the hot Filipino climate, and is usually worn for special occasions such as weddings, special masses at church, and parties. As a traditional outfit, many of my ancestors have worn barongs; my father wore one on his wedding day.
Do you wear a shirt under barong?
“Wearing a regular round-neck t-shirt under a barong Tagalog is de rigueur. For transparent barong, it is proper to wear a long-sleeved camisa de chino.”