Mexican Clothing

September 28th, 2009 at 9:05am

Modern Mexican clothing differs little from that of other North American cultures. Mexican clothing products in the modern world features the usual standbys, such as shorts, jeans, shirts, and sneakers. Lighter clothing is typically the choice, both in color and style, because of the sometimes oppressive equatorial heat. Mexican clothing in large cities of the modern era does not really differ much at all from that found commonly further north, such as in American cities.

Traditional Mexican clothing, however, varies greatly from the norms of other North American cultures. Combining Mexican and imperial Spanish influences, traditional Mexican clothing is very distinctive. Traditional Mexican clothing can be found worn on a variety of holidays. The Day of the Dead is perhaps one of the most famous of these holidays, although there are numerous others. Traditional Mexican clothing combines Spanish heritage with pre-Spanish influences. Of that ensemble, the Mexican Sombrero is probably the most easily recognized aspect.

Other easily recognizable elements of the traditional Mexican garb include the “charro” suit, frequently seen when worn by mariachis. The charro suit has its origins in pre-Spanish Mexican culture, as well as that of Catholic influence. The charro suit is very popular at a variety of Mexican events. Other traditional Mexican clothing includes a mixture of European influenced outfits, with a dash of colonial Mexico mixed in. These outfits can typically be traced in their influence to imperial Spain. Mostly unchanged in their style, these Mexican outfits usually feature an added cape or hat for extra effect.

The sarape is an easily recognizable Mexican article of clothing. Consisting of a vibrantly colored garment that usually has a fringe, the sarape is collected both on a vintage basis and produced new. The sarape is a combination of Mayan culture with that of the Mexican poncho. The sarape is traditionally made in the Mexican state of Coahuila, and sold to city dwellers, as well as tourists passing through.

The rebozo is another popular Mexican clothing, worn most often by women. Usually produced in vibrant colors, the rebozo can be seen used as a scarf or shawl, and can range in price widely, as it is produced for both comfort and style. These are just a couple of the popular items in Mexican clothing.