Cinco de Mayo outfit ideas should build on the fun, festive atmosphere without looking costume-like or clichéd. Read what works and what doesn’t to look your best as you dance and celebrate the night away.
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What to Wear to a Cinco de Mayo Celebration when over 50?
Traditionally, Cinco de Mayo celebrations have a playful party vibe. Therefore, go for a fun, festive outfit that is light, bright, versatile, and casual. Here are some Cinco de Mayo outfit ideas with pieces you may have in your closet:
- Ruffled off-the-shoulder dress or top with wide or tiered skirt.
- Bright, floral print flowing dress.
- Colorful dress with ruffles.
- A little red dress with green and white accessories.
- A little white dress accessorized with red and green.
- Maxi skirt with long-sleeved shirts ideally with red, green, and white trims or embroidery.
- High-low hem dress or skirt.
- White off-the-shoulder top with colorful tassels and a long flowy skirt.
- Tiered dress in a bright color.
- Breezy linen set with an embroidered belt or Mexican belt.
- An embroidered tunic or blouse paired with dark wash jeans is perfect for you if you’re a pants or jeans kind of gal.
Search your closet for something like these dresses
Tip: When the party is a social dance, at a restaurant or sports bar wearing a dressed up version of the usual dress code is also an option.
Which Shoes Are Best to Wear with a Cinco de Mayo Outfit?
Go for open-toe shoes, sandals, or embroidered espadrille wedges. Also, any pair of flats that looks similar to the traditional Mexican huarache.
Best Accessories for a Cinco de Mayo Party
Think playful and fun.
- Flower hair clip.
- Flower necklace or garlands.
- Bright color ribbons.
- Wide-brim hat.
- Tassel earrings.
- Filigree earrings.
- Mexican calendar necklace.
- Fireopal beaded necklace.
- Embroidered or Mexican leather belt.
- Military Challenge Coins
What Colors Do You Wear on Cinco de Mayo?
Patriotic colors are red, white, and green, or the colors of your Mexican home state. Great colors to try for floral prints, embroidery, ribbons, flowers, and tassels are magenta, yellow, and blue. Warm, bright colors that convey joy, energy, and life are best. Avoid muted colors.
What Not to Wear to a Cinco de Mayo Party?
- Formal wear.
- Heavy shoes.
- A sombrero or a poncho when you’re not of Mexican heritage, because it could be perceived as a costume.
- Cinco de Mayo-themed T-shirts.
- High heels.
- Bald Eagle bolo tie or belt buckle because the Bald Eagle is the American state bird.
- Anything that looks like a cheap costume that you could wear for a Halloween party.
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