Anonymous wrote:a bulletproof vest

with a sombrero

I visited Mexico City, and it felt way safer than a lot of areas in DC. Lots of completely open storefronts in heavily congested areas, so it struck me that theft is not a problem. I saw only a couple of homeless in touristy areas. Lots of very well dressed women in the nicer restaurants. It has nothing in common with the beach areas. I’m jealous of the poster attending this wedding!

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Anonymous wrote:a bulletproof vest

You beat me to it.

I know several people that travel there for work and their work prohibits them from leaving the hotel. I have a friend who is Mexican and is born there and she won't visit.

Do they go to Mexico City? I've never heard of not leaving a hotel here (I'm American living in Mexico City). The thought is absurd, truly. I can maybe -- maybe -- see that if you were traveling to Tamaulipas or Culiacán or someplace like that.

If your friend is Mexican and won't come to Mexico City she's probably operating off the outdated belief that Mexico City is dangerous. It's like saying you won't go to NYC because it's dangerous.

I spend every weekend eating in outdoor cafes, going to street markets, and running all over via Uber.

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Anonymous wrote:I have friends in Mexico City. They had black-tie evening weddings with receptions in hotel ballrooms. Women wore the same types of gowns that you would see at a black-tie evening wedding here (long and sparkly).

I would suggest you wear the same thing you’d wear to a similar wedding here (depending on time of day, venue, designated attire, etc).

This.

Assuming they are upper class the wedding will probably be very fancy. Latin American elite go all out for weddings. Mexicans with money in the DF are some of the fanciest people around.

Yes. Buy something beautiful and unique. Do not wear black. You will dance all night! I went to a wedding there and - OMG - it was so much fun! Puts American weddings to shame with our 2 - 3 hours of band music!

Chic!! Not beachy. Dress like you would if you were going to a wedding in NYC or SF

Definitely a shawl for church.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:a bulletproof vest

You beat me to it.

I know several people that travel there for work and their work prohibits them from leaving the hotel. I have a friend who is Mexican and is born there and she won't visit.

Sorry this is silly. Be scared you’re whole life and you can die in a home accident. Or live a little in Mexico City!

Anonymous wrote:a bulletproof vest

You beat me to it.

I know several people that travel there for work and their work prohibits them from leaving the hotel. I have a friend who is Mexican and is born there and she won't visit.

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Anonymous wrote:Personally I'd lean toward a nice floral maxi dress type of dress, either full length or midi.

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No, don't wear dresses like these. Mexico City is not a beach or tropical destination. Wear a body-conscious, strappy or strapless cocktail dress (long or short) with strappy heels. Plan to get your hair blown out and your nails and toenails done.

+100. You will feel very underdressed if you wear any of these. Definitely dressy cocktail. Hard to overdress for a Mexico city wedding (although personally I would avoid floor length)

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I have friends in Mexico City. They had black-tie evening weddings with receptions in hotel ballrooms. Women wore the same types of gowns that you would see at a black-tie evening wedding here (long and sparkly).

I would suggest you wear the same thing you’d wear to a similar wedding here (depending on time of day, venue, designated attire, etc).

This.

Assuming they are upper class the wedding will probably be very fancy. Latin American elite go all out for weddings. Mexicans with money in the DF are some of the fanciest people around.

+1 Definitely a long evening dress unless someone tells you it's more informal. And prepare to dance until dawn!

Anonymous wrote:Personally I'd lean toward a nice floral maxi dress type of dress, either full length or midi.

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No, don't wear dresses like these. Mexico City is not a beach or tropical destination. Wear a body-conscious, strappy or strapless cocktail dress (long or short) with strappy heels. Plan to get your hair blown out and your nails and toenails done.

You are getting good advice on dress, but in Mexico City the guests will all have their hair done in a salon. Make an appointment and have fun.

It's been a while since I've been in Mexico City so others can correct me if I'm wrong, but if it's a strapless or strappy dress, I'd bring a shawl for church. Sure the bride can get away with strapless or strappy (although even they will often have a fancy shawl for the mass), but I think guest are generally expected to cover up a bit more for the mass. If you don't need it, that's fine.

Agree with PPs that UMC or wealthy women in Mexico City tend to dress very nicely, with heels and makeup, etc.

I've found that Mexican women dress to impress! The 20-somethings definitely like to be trendy but still sexy. Also - dress like you would for a city wedding -- elegant, stylish, work your jewelry and bag. Don't do resort wear -- this is the city!

I have lived in Mexico City and my husband is Mexican. It is a very cosmopolitan city so dress nice. Mexicans tend to be more formal than us and take pride in looking good. Do not dress casually.

As for the posters making comments about violence, you are pathetic.