LOOKBOOK | Mindanao-inspired for our 'Buwan ng Wika' celebration

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I love Buwan ng Wika (Philippine Language Month) celebrations at the office. Actually, every chance I get to play a little dress-up, I love. Last year, I wore a Barong Tagalog with plaid pants in a haciendero-inspired getup (or at least what I thought a haciendero of yore looked like). This year, I went all the way down south for inspiration and sported a batik blazer. I actually got it for last year's celebration but unfortunately, my parcel arrived way too late. Nevertheless, at least it still proved useful.

I reckon this piece would have been traditionally worn without anything underneath (just like a vest) but to give it a modern and office-appropriate spin, I slipped into a plain black pullover. Besides, I don't want my abs—I mean, flabs—showing. Completed the look with black pants and a touch of outré via my oversized chain loafers. The shawl worn like a waistband was a token addition in keeping with the theme assigned to our group.

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Till next year!

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