Get to know the typical clothes of Mexico

Mexican national clothing is very bright and precious. Actually, there are many different design of traditional costumes. Certain of them are used for celebrations and parties, others - for liturgies, others - for festivals. technologyify

The main peculiarities of the Mexican national costume are: sun protection (hence the hat has a wide brim and the clothing itself is made of natural materials), shine (the canvas of the garments is mostly colorful and heavily embroidered; They use many colored ribbons) and moderate modesty (the clothes are very elegant, nothing cheeky or vulgar; the skirts are long, the shirts  are delicate; flowers are often used to embellish the suit, hairstyle and headdress). worldbeautytips

The traditional costume of Mexican men has altered very little over the centuries. But we cannot say the same for women's clothing. Most of the costumes were formed by mixing the culture of Native Americans and Europeans (especially the new Spanish settlers). technologyford

Traditional mexican clothing

The national tailored of Mexico is made of different fabrics: wool, cotton, silk, agave and bark. Generally, the tones of traditional clothing are red, copper, green and yellow. Mexicans used to dye their garments with natural machineries, but nowadays they shouldn't.

Typical Mexican garments for men

The most popular and well-known men's clothing in Mexico are the serape, the charro suit, the hat, the guayabero, the low jacket and the poncho.

The serape is a vibrantly colored garment with a fringe. It is used as a coat similar to a shawl and also as a blanket.  technologyies

The charro costume is a unique, beautifully embroidered costume worn on the Day of the Dead.

The Sombrero is a Mexicans hat with a extensive brim. This hat is made of straws or heavy felt. Protect the body from the sun. This part of clothing is the most recognized in the world.

The guayabero is a shirt or light suit that is used both as a casual and formal dress. It is made of cotton and is very often decorated with heavy embroidery. The Guayabero is an ideal outfit for the Mexican heat.

The Baja jacket is a Mexican hooded shirt very popular among young Mexicans and Americans. Most men use it, but women sometimes likewise. It is loved by hippies. The Baja jacket is usually quite warm, it has a hood and a huge pocket located on the belly. Baja's jacket is usually colorful, with a striped pattern and looks very youthful.

The poncho is one of the common Mexican clothing pieces that is famous and loved throughout the world. It is a warm garment. There are many different poncho alterations. For example, the traditional poncho is a simple piece of canvas with a hole for the head; it has no sleeves, but sometimes it has a hood. The waterproof poncho is equipped with zippers for the sides or it has openings for the arms. It is more common for men to wear a poncho, but certain women also use it.

 

Shoes

We could dedicate the entire chapter to Mexican shoes, but we are going to make it brief and we are going to tell you only the basic information. There are multiple genres of traditional Mexican shoes: huaraches, Mexican pointy boots, and Mexican cowboy boots.

Mexican cowboy boots are very similar to American ones. They were used by cowboys in Mexico since eighteen hundred. They are made of leather (exotic animal skin is frequently used - armadillo, bull, ostrich, lizard), they can be high-heeled or flat, with the upper part of the boot high or low. Mexican cowboy boots usually have pointed and narrow toe.

Huaraches are the most common shoe in Mexico. They are sandals, quite easy to make. There is a huge plurality of huaraches. They are generally made of leather (modern huaraches can be made of synthetic materials). The huaraches are always and at all times made by hand.

Mexican pointed boots are very rare and surprising. They have a narrow and elongated toe. Sometimes his finger is up to five meters long and curves up to a man's knees. In general, Mexican pointed boots are very colorful, frequently decorated with elements such as flashing led lights, disco balls and even specula. They are frequently used by bands, vocalists, and dancers.

Women's traditional clothing

The most popular and well-known women's clothing in Mexico are the huipil, the quechquémitl, the rebozo, and the Mexican skirts (they have multiple names in different areas - embrollo, chincuete, posahuanco, faldellín, enagua).

The huipil is a sleeveless tunic, made of cotton or wool. It is worn with a skirt. The design of this piece depends on the area, opinions, marital status, etc. The huipil is one of the most popular feminine garments in Mexico.

Quechquémitl is a genre of festive poncho. It is used at parties, holidays and festivals. Quechquémitl has to be made by hand with hand-woven canvas. It also tends to be very embroidered. It is very colorful and beautiful.

The shawl is a shawl or scarf made of cotton, wool or silk. The color and pattern of the shawl represents the area and the community. This piece of traditional Mexican costume is used not only as clothing, but also to carry products and merchandise, even babies.

Mexican skirts can be ankle or knee length. They are made of cotton, wool, silk and lace. Very often they are wide, shiny and embroidered.

Mexican women are also very fond of shirts. There is a huge plurality of shirts. But generally they are beautifully decorated with lace, beads, colorful patterns, and embroidery.

Mexican traditional dress designs

Every corner of Mexico has its traditional clothing design. Mexican women wears very beautiful and feminine dresses. To serve as an example.

Traditional dress of Jalisco It is

also called the dress of Reyerta. It consists of a cotton shirt with a high neck, and embroidery stripes; and a wide skirt. The skirt is really pretty, its waves are decorated with stripes and form a striped star on the hips.

Traditional Michoacan dress

The dresses of this style are very complex. They contain of a long skirt with flags or patterns; a long shirt embroidered at the bottom and around the neck; a belt; and a shawl. Embroidered aprons are also used.

Traditional Tabasco

dress This dress is very feminine and fragile. Women in this area like floral embroidery, sparkling ribbons, and flowery hair ornaments. The Tabasco dress consists of a white shirt with embroidery around the neck and on the sleeves; black or colored skirt with floral motifs. Accessories are welcome.

Campeche traditional dress

This dress design was formed under the repercussion of Spain. It consists of a long and wide canvas skirt with a Spanish print, often decorated with lace; a white shirt with a square collar and black embroidery; and a shawl.

Chiapas traditional clothing

These dresses are truly unique and exceptional. They are made by hand; the women of the town of Chiapa de Ciervo make these dresses. They consist of an extensive skirt and a shirt (or dress), heavily overstated and decorated with ribbons. The contextual is black, and the embroidery is colorful and sparkling. Flower patterns are generally used.

Traditional mexican accessories

There are many accessories that go with the Mexican national costume. Accessories for women are: ribbons, ceremonial necklaces, amulets, tehuana crown and tzutes (woven canvas piece - shawl or scarf). The women of this country really like tapes. They often wear ribbons around the neck, like a necklace. They also use rare materials as accessories. For example, seashells and fish bones are use.

Accessories for men are: cowboy hats and boots, hats and other wide hats made of straw and palm leaves, ethics and sash . Ethics is a common bag with a shoulder strap, it is very popular in Mexico. The girdle is a kind of girdle that is worn with the pants and the capixay (sweater), and works as a belt.

Mexicans are very religious and superstitious. With which they frequently use different amulets and guardians that are thought to defend people from evil. Charms are populars with both men and women.