MARIA CLARA Maria Clara is an elegant formal outfit for women in the 1800's . it is also known as Mestiza dress because it is an ensemble combining indigenous and Spanish influences. The name was taken from the legendary Maria Clara,the heroine in Noli Me Tangere that remains a symbol of the virtues and nobility of the Filipina woman. It consist of four separate pieces: the baro/camisa, the saya, the panuelo, and the tapis. MESTIZA DRESS The Mestiza Dress is a formal dress made of expensive lace and fabric adorned with embroideries. It is the sophisticated version of the national costume, the baro't saya (blouse and skirt). Made more popular by former Philippine First Lady Imelda Marcos, some even called it Imelda dress or terno. BAROT SAYA The baro't saya or baro at saya (literally "blouse and skirt") is a traditional dress ensemble worn by women in the Philippines. It is a national dress of the Philippines and combines elements from both the precolonial native Filipino and colonial Spanish clothing styles. BARONG TAGALOG Barong Tagalog is the national costume of the Philippines. This type of clothing is thin and transparent, men would have to wear a white shirt under it. Men would usually wear this in special occasions such as weddings, parties, festivals, and government meetings. The Barong Tagalog was not made by the Filipinos but thought by the early Spaniards, the Filipinos then developed it to which is now todays Barong Tagalog. The materials used to make a Barong Tagalog are Pifia, Banana fabric, Jusi fabric, and Pifia—Jusi fabric. Pifia (pineapple fiber) and Banana fabric are used to make the thin, and cheap type of Barong Tagalog. Jusi fabric and Pifia-Jusi are used to make thicker and more expensive Barong Tagalog. This types of fabric would cost more because they are harder to make and they take time to make. KATIPUNERO CAMISA DE CHINO Katipunero is not that common but still is considered a traditional clothing. This type of clothing is very simple and is usually worn during the summer because it uses a very thin fabric. The design is very simple, this clothing has a thin, red pants with white, plain shirt, and a red handkerchief that goes around the neck. They wore this type of clothing in the early 1800's during the time of war, the red symbolizes war and the white symbolizes peace. Today this type of clothing in now worn by farmers with a farming hat to protect them from the sun. BAHAG Bahag is a loincloth that was commonly used by men throughout the pre-colonial Philippines. They were either made from barkcloth or from hand-woven textiles. Before the colonial period, bahag were a common garment for commoners and the serf class (the alipin caste).