The Filippinas valued the enlarged sleeves as haute coture. I can't remember the word for them. The same was for men, a barong tagolog. a very fine lose weaved and long taoled shirt worn with tail out.
Both were business and formal wear replacing the American dress that was often not suited to the climate.
Well, that explains it. Poor Imelda, she certainly got razzed for having all those shoes and it wasn't even her fault. Darn MSM.