| What should you wear on Cinco de Mayo? Really, | | | | commanded by General Ignacio Zaragoza |
| you can wear anything you like. Unlike St. Patrick's | | | | defeated a much larger French force. Why not |
| Day, no one truly expects you to wear a | | | | honor this history by dressing up as a Mexican (or |
| particular color. However, there are some | | | | perhaps a French) soldier from this era? In |
| traditional Cinco de Mayo clothes, which many | | | | Mexico, there are even groups of people who |
| people choose to dress up in for this holiday. If | | | | perform reenactments of this battle annually on |
| you're trying to think of the perfect outfit for | | | | Cinco de Mayo; though you can opt for these |
| that upcoming Cinco de Mayo party, then you've | | | | most traditional of Cinco de Mayo clothes whether |
| come to the right place - keep reading for a few | | | | or not you've got an army of friends to dress up |
| of the more popular options available to you. | | | | with. |
| There is no definitive answer on what is and is | | | | Just as it is in the American southwest, Western |
| not traditional Cinco de Mayo clothes; there are no | | | | wear is very popular in Mexico. If you happen to |
| costumes which are considered to be a | | | | live in a larger city, which has a sizable |
| must-have for this holiday, but a lot of people | | | | Mexican-American population, then you more than |
| who like to dress for the occasion choose | | | | likely have a Western wear shop in town where |
| traditional Mexican clothing, with women opting for | | | | you can find Mexican-style outfits for the holiday |
| brightly colored long skirts worn with sandals, a | | | | for men, women, and children alike. A vaquero |
| white blouse worn off the shoulder and perhaps a | | | | (cowboy) costume is always a hit on this holiday. |
| hibiscus flower in their hair. Men accessorize their | | | | If you have a group of people in search of |
| usual trousers and shirts (though a guayabera | | | | traditional Cinco de Mayo clothes, perhaps you |
| shirt is a good choice for a casual look) with | | | | could dress together as a mariachi band. It is a |
| sombreros and serapes to create a look | | | | pretty basic look: white shirts, black pants and |
| reminiscent of old Mexico. | | | | vests along with sombreros and if you want to |
| If you are a history buff, then you already know | | | | go all out, a serape draped over the shoulder. You |
| about the story behind this holiday. Cinco de Mayo | | | | could even bring along instruments with you as |
| is a celebration of the Mexican victory in the May | | | | you celebrate the holiday - but do not be shocked |
| 5th, 1862 Battle of Puebla, where Mexican troops | | | | if someone asks you if you take requests! |