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[sandrin]

I guess the colourful barong can be suitable for informal and semi-formal occasions. But the classic barong with solid or two/three tone colors is still the best for Filipino formal occasions.

[sandrin]

I guess the colourful barong can be suitable for informal and semi-formal occasions. But the classic barong with solid or two/three tone colors is still the best for Filipino formal occasions.

[tigidig14]

o ye, tapos na rin pala yung philippine's pasyon

[tigidig14]

o ye, tapos na rin pala yung philippine's pasyon

[Lili]

Originally Posted by dancethingy

That would be so nice Lili. I love the Maria Clara that Ms. Philippines wore this year at the Ms. Universe pageant. you can do so much with a Maria Clara. There something about it that also makes a woman looks so matronly and powerful. Go for it. Don't forget to get a matching umbrella, it would be great during the photo shoot. Always wear pearls with it. Don't ever use pink for a Maria Clara, it takes away from its stately feeling.

I don't want to look matronly and powerful. I want to look delicate and lovely. The umbrella for me would be very costumey. A simple gown will do. I will wear paineta in my hair or the gold borloloi jewelry to go with the Maria Clara gown. Pearls are nice, too, so long as they are not teardrop shaped.

[Lili]

Originally Posted by dancethingy

That would be so nice Lili. I love the Maria Clara that Ms. Philippines wore this year at the Ms. Universe pageant. you can do so much with a Maria Clara. There something about it that also makes a woman looks so matronly and powerful. Go for it. Don't forget to get a matching umbrella, it would be great during the photo shoot. Always wear pearls with it. Don't ever use pink for a Maria Clara, it takes away from its stately feeling.

I don't want to look matronly and powerful. I want to look delicate and lovely. The umbrella for me would be very costumey. A simple gown will do. I will wear paineta in my hair or the gold borloloi jewelry to go with the Maria Clara gown. Pearls are nice, too, so long as they are not teardrop shaped.

[amras]

Originally Posted by dancethingy

That would be so nice Lili. I love the Maria Clara that Ms. Philippines wore this year at the Ms. Universe pageant. you can do so much with a Maria Clara. There something about it that also makes a woman looks so matronly and powerful. Go for it. Don't forget to get a matching umbrella, it would be great during the photo shoot. Always wear pearls with it. Don't ever use pink for a Maria Clara, it takes away from its stately feeling.

did she wear the Maria Clara? or only the perennial Balintawak inspired dress?

also how come most Filipinas wear the "balintawa" dress even in formal occasions? i would personally like to see them wear Maria Clara instead.

edit: oh ya she did wear a Maria Clara dress... hehehehe

[amras]

Originally Posted by dancethingy

That would be so nice Lili. I love the Maria Clara that Ms. Philippines wore this year at the Ms. Universe pageant. you can do so much with a Maria Clara. There something about it that also makes a woman looks so matronly and powerful. Go for it. Don't forget to get a matching umbrella, it would be great during the photo shoot. Always wear pearls with it. Don't ever use pink for a Maria Clara, it takes away from its stately feeling.

did she wear the Maria Clara? or only the perennial Balintawak inspired dress?

also how come most Filipinas wear the "balintawa" dress even in formal occasions? i would personally like to see them wear Maria Clara instead.

edit: oh ya she did wear a Maria Clara dress... hehehehe

[sloid]

I used to hate the Barong Tagalog.

[sloid]

I used to hate the Barong Tagalog.

[Lili]

That gown is too poofy and flowery for me. I prefer it more classic and traditional-looking.

I don't mind wearing this:


The tiara being auctioned off as part of Imelda's sequestered jewelry.

[Lili]

That gown is too poofy and flowery for me. I prefer it more classic and traditional-looking.

I don't mind wearing this:


The tiara being auctioned off as part of Imelda's sequestered jewelry.

[kiretoce]

Originally Posted by amras

How can you even move around wearing that thing! Looks so impractical, it's best suited for a store-front mannequin than a real live person.

[kiretoce]

Originally Posted by amras

How can you even move around wearing that thing! Looks so impractical, it's best suited for a store-front mannequin than a real live person.

[Siopao]

Originally Posted by amras

Holy shit... soo beautifully designed lol

[Siopao]

Originally Posted by amras

Holy shit... soo beautifully designed lol

[bagel]

Originally Posted by kiretoce

How can you even move around wearing that thing! Looks so impractical, it's best suited for a store-front mannequin than a real live person.

Nah it's not impractical. The dress designers have practicality in mind all the time. Of course she can't walk in that dress. You can't see her feet right? Well what you don't know is that the dress is hiding a set of wheels underneath. You ever wonder why models glide onstage? Now you know.

[bagel]

Originally Posted by kiretoce

How can you even move around wearing that thing! Looks so impractical, it's best suited for a store-front mannequin than a real live person.

Nah it's not impractical. The dress designers have practicality in mind all the time. Of course she can't walk in that dress. You can't see her feet right? Well what you don't know is that the dress is hiding a set of wheels underneath. You ever wonder why models glide onstage? Now you know.

[Lili]

What kind of wheels? Unicycle?

[Lili]

What kind of wheels? Unicycle?