Jun08
Barong Tagalog
by ClarissaOne of the things I like about travelling to the Philippines is being able to break out a crisp barong for meetings or going out at night. Barongs are definitely more comfortable than a normal dress shirt in the heat and the Cary Grant in me appreciates a good look too!
In the Philippines it’s easy to find shops that sell barongs it just depends how much you want to spend. You can buy off the shelf or custom for just about the same price! I usually buy mine at Rustans Department Store in Makati. Nothing looks better than a fresh white linen so it’s always nice to pick up a few at a time.
There are several different styles and materials that barongs are made from depending on the occasion you are wearing it for. Recently I came across a site in the U.S. called Barong Elegance that sells barong tagalog for formal events. It’s the perfect place to order if you have a Filipino wedding or special event to attend. After all it is the national dress of the Philippines. What could look better!
Nice One Pare!
