Again, the simplicity of the design was contagious and soon the workers were wearing similarly styled shirts. Historians agree that the shirt was originally called a yayabera after the nearby Yayabo River. The stateliness of wearing a guayabera connects Latino men from all corners of the world. A number of presidents, politicians and men of prominence have worn the guayabera, despite its humble origins. The Guayabera Shirt Company has between 10 and 15 styles available at reasonable prices.
Mail order is also available along with online ordering.
Shushan's also has a good selection of shirts in cotton, linen or a blend of fabrics. Shushan's also offers online ordering. If you prefer to handle the shirt, try it on and admire yourself, La Casa de la Guayabera is the premier store in the United States, where you can purchase your own piece of Latino tradition. Their shirts are available either off the rack or custom-made. Although La Casa de la Guayabera does not have a mail-order catalog or a presence on the Web, they are more than willing to help you over the phone if you cannot make it to sunny Miami.