Filipino Traditional Outfits for Men and Women: A Side-by-Side Guide

Here's a quick side-by-side guide to Filipino traditional outfits for men and women.

Formal

• Men: barong Tagalog in piña or jusi with dark trousers

• Women: terno or Maria Clara gown

Semi-formal

• Men: short-sleeve barong, often called a polo barong

• Women: modern Filipiniana dress or top with butterfly sleeves

Casual and folk

• Men: camisa de chino with rolled trousers and a salakot

• Women: balintawak, kimona with patadyong

Cordillera

• Men: bahag (woven loincloth)

• Women: tapis (woven wrap skirt) with beadwork

Mindanao

• Men and women: malong, worn in many different ways, plus fitted jackets and trousers in some communities

Everyday modern

• Everyone: Filipino streetwear with heritage designs

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