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Buwan ng Wika (Language Month) celebrations are one of my favorite occasions to dress up. While most celebrations are confined to schools, I’m glad that our department has made it an annual tradition at the office. Two years ago, I wore a batik blazer for a Mindanao-inspired look but for the most part since 2017, I’ve been wearing a Barong Tagalog —the same Barong actually—just styled in a different way each time. This year, it’s a Barong once again, albeit a new one.

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. Till next year!