Liberia Fashion

In Liberia, it is very typical in urban areas  to see people dressed in the western style which is jeans and a t-shirt. In rural areas many people dress in the traditional African clothing. Men wear short or long pants, and a loose t-shirt to go with it. Women in Liberia wear a long skirt which is called a "lappa," and a loose shirt called a "bubba." Many women wear head wraps, just like South Africa.

Since Liberia is right near the equator, wearing light clothes is a must. Light fabrics are very important because it gets very hot. Women usually get the hottest because they have to wear long skirts that cover their legs. The clothing policy in Liberia is very strict and people can't show a lot of skin. Wearing loose clothes is a big rule because they find it inappropriate to wear tight clothes.