Dressing Etiquette

Gabon is a former French African colony on Central Africa's western coast. A Boubou, a flowing top that can be floor-length or knee-length, is a traditional Gabonese clothing item. Celebrations frequently necessitate elaborate Boubous. Boubous are worn by men with loose-fitting trousers underneath, while pagnes are worn by women as a skirt. To create a contrasting striped pattern, both fabric sections are indigo dyed, one light blue and the other dark. Geometric hand-sewn embroidery in red, white, brown, and black surrounds the squared neckhole.

Gabonese people nowadays dress in Western-style clothing. The casual outfit is filled with vibrant African colors. People in Gabon always wear light, loose clothing because it is hot and humid. Women wear modern dresses and skirts with intricate embroidery. Men typically dress in jeans and T-shirts. The Gabonese love to dress up so bring your gladrags if you intend to hang out at the clubs and smarter restaurants in Libreville and Port-Gent