graham59 Posted January 16, 2020 Posted January 16, 2020 (edited) Not sure the luxuriant growth of hair on my belly looks 'tasteful', poking through that thin cloth on those Barong things. Personally, I think they look odd, without the grass skirt, Sarong, or whatever was originally intended to be worn with them . Edited January 16, 2020 by graham59 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum Support Tommy T. Posted January 16, 2020 Forum Support Posted January 16, 2020 41 minutes ago, Marvin Boggs said: When we got married we bought a barong for me. When my filipino BIL got married, he borrowed my suit. Ironic, no? Agreed... We try to fit in at least a little...they want to look cool, western and affluent. Last year we went to two outings. The first one was declared as formal and I wore a long sleeved, white collared shirt, jeans and my dark grey sport coat. I was overdressed. Same deal...many ex-pats and Filipinos there were wearing T-shirts and jeans. At the second one declared to be semi-formal/"street smart," I wore a semi-formal Filipino-style shirt that laced up the front with the sport coat over it. (L asked me..."What is street smart?" - I replied that, "Well, I don't really know so I will just try not to look stupid..." ) Again... a bit overdressed. But I saw at least two or three guys with suits and ties so at least I had a bit of company. Of course, L spent over an hour doing her hair and make-up and dressed very nicely each time, as she always does. And it looked like most of the Filipinas did the same. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum Support Tommy T. Posted January 16, 2020 Forum Support Posted January 16, 2020 3 minutes ago, graham59 said: Personally, I think they look odd, without the grass skirt, Sarong, or whatever was originally intended to be worn with them . You could always wear a skirt with that, if you wish, Graham....right? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graham59 Posted January 16, 2020 Posted January 16, 2020 My Mrs groans every time I put on the shirt that can be seen in photos from 10 years ago. lol That's what happens when you buy QUALITY. (Try telling her that.. ). 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bastonjock Posted January 16, 2020 Author Posted January 16, 2020 4 hours ago, Tommy T. said: You could always wear a skirt with that, if you wish, Graham....right? I did consider bringing my kilt, sporran etc but could not be bothered trying to explain my skean dho ( short stabbing knife ) to the guys at customs, it's part of the attire and as for a Dirk ( short sword ) forget it lol 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tukaram (Tim) Posted January 16, 2020 Posted January 16, 2020 5 hours ago, graham59 said: Not sure the luxuriant growth of hair on my belly looks 'tasteful', poking through that thin cloth on those Barong things. That is why they wear undershirts. I asked my wife if I should buy a barong for our wedding and she said not to bother. Other than weddings, she said the only people who wear them are politicians. But then... she is kuripot ha ha 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary D Posted January 16, 2020 Posted January 16, 2020 When a friend of the wife got married to a British guy he wore a suit and jelled his hair which proceeded to run down his face in the heat. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnMyWay Posted January 16, 2020 Posted January 16, 2020 I read all the other replies. Times they are a changing. I think you need to judge every event separately and make sure you dress appropriately. Many events will now have FB pages where they give information about the event. The wedding I went to yesterday was very clear, with many posts, that Formal meant at black or dark blue suit for men, and a gown for the women. No barongs and I did not see one at the wedding. Yes, it was pretentious but it is what it is. There were only a few men who did not wear suits. Quite a few women had floral dresses that were not formal. If it is declared a formal event requiring a suit, they certainly will have aircon. I wore a barong at my wedding. I brought two suits but they don't fit as I have gained a lot of extra muscle since moving here. I was able to kill 2 birds with one stone on the suit front. I bought a suit in New Zealand (they have lots of big guys there!) and was able to use it for the New Zealand wedding on Dec. 27th and then again yesterday. I was a proxy primary sponsor yesterday and my two girls were flower girls. I don't think I would have been comfortable walking up the aisle in anything but a suit. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gery0x Posted January 16, 2020 Posted January 16, 2020 I only wear a suit when I have to attend at court. Or in a high-level management meeting in business. In the Phils, nah! A white Polo-Shirt, jeans and closed shoes (even white sneakers) always did the job for me so far... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack D Posted January 16, 2020 Posted January 16, 2020 “Wearing a suit in the Philippines?” Not even the president of the Phils typically wears a suit. But DU30 will occasionally wear a suit (that looks like he bought it at an Ukay Ukay) when he meets with foreign government officials. 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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