[usedtolurk]

Thanks for the dose Ohio.

The shirt is called a barong tagalog and it is the traditional dress shirt for men in the Philippines. I think that Presidents since Howard Taft all wear them when they are in the Philippines. They are made of pineapple and are very cool in the hot weather. Much more comfortable than black tie.

[Nea Wood]

They are made of pineapple and are very cool in the hot weather.

Made of pineapple? Really? Interesting information. Thanks, usedtolurk!

[GretchenEE]

The shirt is called a barong tagalog and it is the traditional dress shirt for men in the Philippines. I think that Presidents since Howard Taft all wear them when they are in the Philippines. They are made of pineapple and are very cool in the hot weather. Much more comfortable than black tie.

Thank you so much for posting this. His shirt looked like the other men's at the dinner, so I thought it must be being worn to honor his hosts. It's nice to have the background.