Sunny skies, warm weather and the perfect beach day – this is what comes to my mind when I think of a vacation in Mexico! A vacation in Mexico is always a ton of fun, and it’s a great excuse to wear some cute, colorful outfits. Welcome to your guide to what to wear in Mexico!
When thinking about what to wear in Mexico, it’s important to keep in mind that Mexico is a large country, and the climate varies greatly depending on the region and season. This guide is for tropical locations year round, or most of Mexico in the summer! Think summer dresses, skirts and cute matching sets.
However, this post can easily be adapted to colder climates or other seasons, simply by adding sweaters and light jackets, or swapping in pants for skirts! This guide to what to wear in Mexico is very adaptable and customizable – so it’s perfect for any trip or vacation.
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- Free Printable Packing List for Mexico
- Things to do in Punta Mita, Mexico
- Things to do in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
What to Wear in Mexico
Many popular tourist destinations in Mexico are located on the beach – like Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Puerto Vallarta, Tulum and Cabo San Lucas. For all of these destinations you’ll want to pack light beachy items, both for daytime looks and dressier nighttime looks.
Daytime Outfits
For the daytime, I recommend casual lightweight outfits. I love either dresses, or skirts with tanks for an easy, cute day daytime look. These outfits make you look put together, but are still minimal effort and can be worn on tours, out exploring, or to a casual lunch.
Because of the high humidity in many tropical areas, I try to wear light fabrics that aren’t too tight.
Below are some of my favorite daytime outfits that I wore in Mexico!
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Matching Sets
Dresses
Skirts/Shorts
Tops
Sweaters and Light Jackets
Shoes
Nighttime Outfits
My favorite outfits are those that can easily transition from day to night simply by changing my shoes or adding some jewelry. However, if you’re going out to a nice dinner or a bar, it often requires an outfit change.
My favorite nighttime look is a dress with a block heel. Pair that with some dainty gold jewelry and you’re all set. These outfits are versatile and work for nice dinners, shows and cocktail bars.
Below are some of my favorite nighttime looks from Mexico!
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Dresses
Two Piece Sets
Shoes
Beach Essentials
A big part of many Mexican vacations is the beach! I love to spend time on the beach or by the pool reading good book and enjoying the sunshine.
Beach essentials for Mexico definitely include swimsuits, mineral sunscreen, a beach cover-up, hat and a beach bag!
Beach Must Haves
What to Wear in Mexico: Extras
In addition to your cute shoes and outfits, you’ll want to bring some versatile accessories on your trip! For me, this always includes a cute purse, jewelry that matches everything, and scarfs/clips for my hair.
Accessories
I hope you found this outfit guide for what to wear in Mexico on vacation to be helpful! If you have any questions, or anything you’d like to add to this post, let me know in the comments.
Make sure you’re also following along on Instagram, @twosistersabroad, for tons of travel and outfit inspo!
Other posts to check out:
- Free Printable Packing List for Mexico
- Things to do in Punta Mita, Mexico
- Things to do in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
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♡Kate
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Cover-ups and lightweight long-sleeved shirts are essential for a beach day, especially if you have fair skin! Otherwise you may spend a lot of your vacation with an uncomfortable sunburn!