Filipiniana Dresses

Modern Filipiniana dresses for the moments that matter. Weddings, debuts, galas, graduations. Choose a dress with butterfly sleeves built in, or pick a sparkling gown and add a Filipiniana bolero for the full terno look.

Two ways to wear Filipiniana

Sleeves built in. The Love dress comes in midi and mini, in duchess satin, with iconic butterfly sleeves and our signature heart cutout back. Choose from butter yellow, rose pink, ivory white, red and black.
Gown + bolero = terno. Pick any gown here and pair it with a butterfly sleeve bolero. That's the terno look, and you can restyle the gown without the bolero for your next event. Shop Filipiniana boleros

Find your look

Sparkling and sequin gowns for galas, debuts and black-tie weddings: Mayari, Mirasol, Selene, Sofia, Estella, Tala, Kim and Pia.
Satin and ruched gowns for weddings and formal dinners: Rosalia, Harana and Bea.
Midi dresses for garden weddings, graduations and daytime events: Love Midi, Ella, Lilibeth and Florentina. Shop midi Filipiniana
Bridal for the big day or a civil ceremony: Florence, Harana in ivory, Sofia in snow white and the Ella bridal midi.

What is a Filipiniana dress?

Filipiniana is the traditional formal dress of the Philippines, known for its structured butterfly sleeves. It grew from the baro't saya into the Maria Clara and the terno. Today, modern Filipiniana keeps the sleeves and the pride, and updates everything else: shorter hemlines, satin, sequins, bold colour. Read: What is a Filipiniana?

Sizing

Sizes vary by style, with many gowns running from XS to 4XL. Check the size guide on each product. Your bolero size can differ from your dress size, because boleros are sized by shoulder width. Size guide

Shipping

Every order is dispatched the next business day from Brisbane. Shopping from the US, Canada or the UK? Duties and taxes are settled at checkout, so nothing is owed on delivery.

Frequently asked questions

What is a Filipiniana dress?

A Filipiniana dress is the traditional formal dress of the Philippines, recognised by its structured butterfly sleeves. Modern Filipiniana keeps those sleeves and updates the silhouette, fabric and colour, from satin midis to sparkling gowns.

Is Filipiniana formal attire?

Yes. Filipiniana is the Philippines' formal national dress for women. It's worn at weddings, debuts, galas, graduations and state events. When an invitation says "Filipiniana attire", a Filipiniana dress, or a gown with a butterfly sleeve bolero, is exactly right.

How do I turn a gown into a Filipiniana?

Add a Filipiniana bolero. Our boleros have butterfly sleeves and sit over the shoulders of any gown, which gives you the terno look. Take the bolero off and the gown works for your next event too.

What do you wear under a Filipiniana?

Many of our gowns are lined, so usually you only need a seamless bra suited to the neckline. A strapless or convertible bra works for sweetheart and off-shoulder styles. If you're pairing a bolero, choose it for the gown's neckline and wear the bra you'd wear with the gown alone.

Where can I buy a modern Filipiniana dress?

Right here. We dispatch from Brisbane to the US, Canada, the UK, Australia, New Zealand and worldwide. US, Canadian and UK orders have duties settled at checkout, so nothing is owed on delivery.

How much does a Filipiniana dress cost?

Our dresses and gowns start at about US$105. Most sit between US$130 and US$180. Statement gowns like the Florisa are about US$414. You'll see prices in your local currency on each product.

What should I wear to a Filipino wedding?

Guests often wear Filipiniana or formal wear, and a butterfly sleeve look is always a safe and stylish choice. Choose a satin or sparkling gown with a bolero, or a Love midi. Leave white and ivory to the bride.

How do I care for my Filipiniana dress?

Hand wash in cold water with a mild detergent, or dry clean heavily embellished pieces. Don't wring it. Hang or lay flat to dry, out of direct sunlight. Steam out wrinkles. Care instructions