Dressing/Clothing for Women
Jun 17th, 2007, 10:26 PM
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Dressing/Clothing for Women
My husband and I are traveling to Peru for 3 weeks in July. The first 4 days will be spent in Cuzco and Machu Pichu. The rest near Lima.
I'm not quite sure what clothing to wear, so that I still maintain a smart, yet conservative appearance. I'm not quite sure what women usually wear there and what I should be aware of as a foreigner.
For Cuzco I had planned on wearing khakis, short-sleeved tops with fleece outerwear, and walking shoes.
That feels a bit too casual for the city and for my liking. Any suggestions?
I'm not quite sure what clothing to wear, so that I still maintain a smart, yet conservative appearance. I'm not quite sure what women usually wear there and what I should be aware of as a foreigner.
For Cuzco I had planned on wearing khakis, short-sleeved tops with fleece outerwear, and walking shoes.
That feels a bit too casual for the city and for my liking. Any suggestions?
Jun 17th, 2007, 10:36 PM
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Jun 18th, 2007, 09:29 PM
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Thank you for your suggestions as to what to wear to Machu Pichu and Cuzco. That thread did help.
However, how do women dress in the city? Do you see a lot of women wearing jeans? High heels? Dresses or pants?
However, how do women dress in the city? Do you see a lot of women wearing jeans? High heels? Dresses or pants?
Jun 18th, 2007, 09:37 PM
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Sorry, I thought I covered Lima in my link.
People in Lima dress up more than in the States. Plus, it's always a bit cool as it has its own microclimate. It's overcast and a bit grey, but never rains. I rarely wear jeans, generally wear slacks and a sweater or light blazer. Heels at night, cute flats for sightseeing. Think NY in the fall.
People in Lima dress up more than in the States. Plus, it's always a bit cool as it has its own microclimate. It's overcast and a bit grey, but never rains. I rarely wear jeans, generally wear slacks and a sweater or light blazer. Heels at night, cute flats for sightseeing. Think NY in the fall.
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Rivera,
I've learned to blend in as much as poosible. The replies you are getting are right on track. I would recommend not wearing white gyn shoes or baseball caps as they do tend to say "tourist".
In Cuzco & Machu Pichu it was cool at night (November, their spring) but, warm hiking the Inca trail and touring the ruins.
I packed a few long/casual skirts for Lima and wore w/ flip flops.
Enjoy the finger puppets!!
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I've learned to blend in as much as poosible. The replies you are getting are right on track. I would recommend not wearing white gyn shoes or baseball caps as they do tend to say "tourist".
In Cuzco & Machu Pichu it was cool at night (November, their spring) but, warm hiking the Inca trail and touring the ruins.
I packed a few long/casual skirts for Lima and wore w/ flip flops.
Enjoy the finger puppets!!
Travel Chic
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