Cuba Pearl Wedding Party Fashion Jewelry 100

Cuba Pearl Wedding Party Fashion Jewelry.

By Aamir Manan.

Today many Cuban women wear clothing based in tradition and culture, according to the Journeywoman website. Traditional outfits involve bright colors, such as red, orange, purple and baby blue and patterns such as stripes and polka dots. Tube tops or tightly fitting, sleeveless blouses with a low cut are paired with a short skirt. Journeywoman also notes that while Cuban women are comfortable and safe in this ensemble, visiting women should wear more conservative attire.

The guayabera is a lightweight, pleated, button-down shirt, typically with four large pockets on the front and an embroidered design. The shirt is often white and made of cotton or linen, though women periodically where guayberas in other colors. The shirts are rumored to have originated in Cuba's Sancti Spiritus by farm workers who turned linen sheets into shirts with large pockets to hold their cigars. Today the shirt is required wear at state functions for both female and male government officials, notes The Guardian's website. Women also periodically wear a guayabera dress, fashioned after the shirt, though the top is more popular.

15th Birthday Attire

A Cuban girl's 15th birthday celebration, known as a quinceanera or a quinze fiesta, symbolizes her transition into adulthood. While girls today often wear a dress or party attire of their choosing, traditionally girls would wear an elegant ballgown, likely resembling a wedding dress. The traditional dress is often accompanied by lace gloves and a parasol. Traditionally, the girl also wears a tiara, symbolizing her triumph over childhood and transition to adulthood, and carries a scepter, symbolizing her increased responsibility and authority.

Bata Cubana

A Bata Cubana -- a dress commonly worn for dancing the Rumba and other stage performances -- takes inspiration from African, French and Spanish influences and features billowing sleeve and ruffled trains. As the National Museum of American History's website notes, the dress is traditionally made of brightly colored fabric and combines the attire from carnival celebrations, slave wear and gypsy dress.