Cinco De Mayo, the day
synonymous with revelry and consumption of copious amounts of booze is a
much-loved holiday of Mexicans and Non-Mexicans alike. It is to the Mexicans
what St. Patrick’s Day is to the Irish, which is to say that everyone gets to
party! What started out as a day to celebrate the historic victory of the
underdog Mexican army against the French forces, at the Battle of Puebla, has
become a celebration of Mexican culture and heritage. The day holds special
meaning in the hearts of the Mexicans, even though the historical significance
may have faded from public memory. In the United States, Cinco De Mayo is
celebrated with lots of vigor and enthusiasm by the Hispanic population,
although it is generally considered to be a 'party for all'!
The 'Party for All' includes
lots of parties and parades and pretty much everything that showcases the
vibrant Mexican culture. When we say parties, we're not talking about the simple
ones; we're talking about full-on costume parties that make sure you don’t
forget the Mexican connection. So, if any of you are planning to take part in a
Cinco De Mayo parade or party, there are a lot of outfits to choose from. We've
a whole range of Cinco De Mayo Costumes and Costume Accessories, available for
adults and children. Let's take a look at the costumes for adults first.
Cinco De Mayo Women's Costumes
Mexican women are know for
their flowing robes and dresses and it is a great look to go for. Dressing
up like a true senorita in colors of red and black or going for the iconic
Zorro, the list is endless. For the more adventurous women, there are the
options of dressing up as a matador or even a Bandida.
Lady Zorro Costume
Who can forget the Antonio
Banderas starrer, 'The Mask of Zorro'? The Mexican Robin Hood,
Zorro fought on the behalf of the poor peasants and commoners. Now, there may
not have been a female Zorro but that is no reason to stop you from dressing like
one! If you don't fancy being the damsel in distress, take charge and become a
female swashbuckling Zorro!
This costume includes a Top,
skirt with waist sash, cape, eyemask and gauntlets. It is also available in Plus Size.
Senorita Costume
Sensual and classy at the
same time, this Senorita Costume is a good choice for any Cinco De Mayo
celebration. It includes a black velvet gown with layered red satin and black
lace ruffles, sequin headpiece with black lace mantilla veil and fishnet
pantyhose.
Matador Costume
Flaunt your physique in this
Sexy Matador Costume. While historically only men have been matadors, today's
times call for universal equality, so we say, go for it!
This Costume includes a top,
bolero, pants and flower hair clip.
Beautiful Bandida Costume
Inspired by the Salma Hayek
and Penelope Cruz starrer, 'Bandidas', the notion of a sexy female thief has become quite popular. Sensual and risqué, yet not
vulgar, this Bandidas Costume is great for any Cinco De Mayo celebration.
This costume includes a black
and gold dress, a harness belt with an attached satin cape, matching gloves, a
coordinating hat and a glitter print mask. It is also available in Plus Size.
Sexy Spanish Dress
Spice up any Cinco De Mayo
celebration by donning this Sexy Spanish Dress. It includes a versatile
stretch bodice dress, layered organza skirt with snap off bottom layer,
neckband, hair accessory and garter.
Cinco De Mayo Men's Costumes
Cinco De Mayo is not just
about women dancing or singing wearing flowing skirts and dresses, it is also
about the men dressing up in full Mexican flavor! From dressing up as the
legendary Zorro to a fearful Bandido, the men have a lot of cool costumes to choose from! You can even go for comical costumes like a
cute poncho or a taco costume.
Zorro Adult Costume
Antonio Banderas's Zorro was
a mere mortal who rose above and beyond to help the poor and he did not even
have any superpowers (not even the cool gadgets of Batman!) and it is this humanness that makes him a beloved movie character. If you go for this
cool Zorro Costume, rest assured that the compliments will follow.
This costume includes a black
shirt, pants with attached boot tops, cape, decorative belt, and headpiece with
eye mask.
Mexican Poncho Costume
Ponchos are traditional to
the South American population and are especially popular among the Hispanic
people. So, is it any surprise that a Poncho Costume would make an ideal Cinco
De Mayo Costume?
This costume includes only
the poncho.
Bandido Costume
Bandidos or simply bandits
were thieves and outlaws feared by all; they had their run when the government
and law structure was not that strong in the Mexican and South American
countries. Times have changed and now they have become part of the folklore,
thus making them great costume choices for Cinco De Mayo.
This Bandido Costume includes
a shirt, cape, belt, gloves, hat, eye mask, and toy fencing sword. It also
comes in Plus Size.
Taco Costume
Mexican food has made an
impact globally, the spicy flavor and unique taste guaranteeing it a place on
most menus. Mexican restaurants have cropped up everywhere and by no surprise, there
most in-demand product is the taco. Tacos have become the single most popular
Mexican dish and as such, they deserve their rightful place at any celebration
of Mexican culture and heritage. Moreover, a taco costume is a full proof way
to bring a smile on the faces of all!
This costume includes a
one-piece bodysuit.
Cinco De Mayo Kids' Costumes
Cinco De Mayo is a festival
to be celebrated with family and close friends. If you are lucky to have
children, then make sure that they don't feel left out; make them a part of the
celebrations. If mommy and daddy are dressing up, so should the kids!
You can choose from a variety
of Kid Costumes, available for both boys and girls.
Flamenco Dancer Girl Costume
Flamenco, the most popular
Spanish dance is known for the beautiful attires worn by the dancers. This
Flamenco Dancer Costume is a great choice for Cinco De Mayo and the red/black
color combination will suit your little princess perfectly.
This costume includes the
dress and headpiece.
Matador Girl Costume
In hues of red and black,
this Matador Costume is sooo pretty that your little girl will absolutely love
it. It even comes with its own cape, so she can play around with it.
This costume includes a
jacket with cape, tank top, and pants.
Zorro Boy Costume
Coming to the boys now, this
Zorro Costume will make your little boy jump up in joy. After all, which little
boy doesn't like dressing up a masked vigilante?
This costume includes a black
shirt, pants with attached boot tops, cape, belt, and bandanna with eye mask.
Taco Child Costume
How cute it would look if
both father and son dressed up in taco costumes? Big taco and little taco are
sure to put a smile on even the most cynical of faces.
This costume includes only
the tunic.
Cinco De Mayo Costume Accessories
Costume Accessories can
transform even the simplest of costumes and make them that much better. For Cinco
De Mayo, we've a range of costume accessories available that includes shoes,
hats and much more.
Senorita Heels
A pair of dark red and black
heels to compliment your Senorita Dress. These heels boast of a beautiful
flower ornament on each heel. Sensual and classy, these are the perfect accessories
to a perfect dress.
Sombrero
Pair this Sombrero with your
Mexican Poncho and transform yourself into a complete Mexican! This Sombrero is
great as it protects you from the sun as well, a rather useful feature if
you're thinking of taking part in a parade!
Zorro Bullwhip
Who can forget Zorro's
favorite weapon, the bullwhip that he used so cunningly against his
enemies? This bullwhip will be the
perfect accessory to your Zorro Costume.
The whip has an on/off switch
for making a snapping sound and boasts of an injection-molded handle.
With all this great information
at hand (just kidding!), you should be able to decide on the costumes to go for. At the very least, it should give you an idea of the kind of
costumes available and the various looks to go for. For a further list of
costumes or accessories, you should check out our Cinco De Mayo Page. Wishing you a very joyous and eventful Cinco De Mayo!