A national costumer, or folk dress, expresses an identity through traditional garments. Such folk dress often come in two forms: one for everyday occasions, the other for festivals and formal wear

Barong Tagalog, Baro't Saya - Philippines Folk Dress

Traditional Garments - Barong Tagalog, Baro't Saya - Philippines National Costumes

Regional costume, folk costume and traditional garments. A folk costume is a basic element of a country's culture and craft, closely tied with its whole history

Costumes differs according to sex, with woman's dress more elaborate than men's. Social, economic, and marital status influence dress and there are special ways of dressing according to the season and for festive occasions