Mexican Costumes
Mexican costumes celebrate the holidays and culture of Mexico. The costumes for infants, children, and adults may have one or more pieces and accessories to complete the look. There are Mexican-themed dress-up outfits for Day of the Dead, Halloween parties, and other occasions.
What materials are Mexican costumes made of?
- Wool and wool blends: Wool and wool blends are often used for woven Mexican outfits with ponchos and sombreros. The wool may be blended with real or synthetic animal fur for the sombreros.
- Cotton and cotton blends: Cotton and cotton blends are often used in flamenco-style skirts and tops. These blends of fabrics may also be used in the tops and bottoms of other costume styles.
- Polyester and other synthetics: Polyester and other synthetics, such as spandex and nylon, are often used in Day of the Dead and Halloween attire. They are usually machine washable and dryer safe. The outfits may also have nylon elastic in the waist and arm bands.
- Plastic: Plastics are used in masks for the Day of the Dead and Halloween outfits. Plastics may be used in fringe on pinata costumes and for costume accessories.
What are some themes for Mexican costumes?
- Day of the Dead: These cultural celebration outfits are available in sizes for children, men, and women. Women's and girl's attire feature dresses, and the men's and women's costumes feature two-piece suits. They typically include accessories such as flowers, hats, and gloves.
- Halloween: Mexican-inspired Halloween costumes can include pinatas, jars of salsa, jars of hot sauce, baby bunting chili peppers, and dancers.
- Patriotic and cultural: Patriotic and cultural themes for Mexican dress-up outfits include flag-themed outfits, mariachi singers, and flamenco dancers.
- Characters and animals: There are character outfits such as Dora the Explorer and unnamed characters such as skeletons and matadors, and animals.
How do you choose a Mexican costume?
- Select a size: There are outfits in infant's newborn to 24 months, toddler 2t to 5t, and children's small to large. The outfits for adult men and women can range in size from small to extra-large.
- Choose a type: Select a dress, wearable woven blanket with fringe, sombrero hat, two-piece suit, or a costume kit that has multiple pieces.
- Select a color or theme: Select an outfit with red, green, and white for the colors of the Mexican flag; black with vibrant colors for the Day of the Dead; or multiple colors for Halloween costumes, woven ponchos, and sombreros.