Tasha asked:
I am a student who is planning to study abroad in Guadalajara for a semester. I have read that workout attire and shorts are not considered appropriate in Mexico. Is this true? What do I wear while working out? Is it abnormal for a woman to jog or go to the gym?
Cedric
I am a student who is planning to study abroad in Guadalajara for a semester. I have read that workout attire and shorts are not considered appropriate in Mexico. Is this true? What do I wear while working out? Is it abnormal for a woman to jog or go to the gym?
Cedric
No. you can dress wathever you like, this are myths that people said.
My suggestion is that you came here, and see all the people, and how womans dress, then you can see whats appropiate and whats not, but workout attire its ok, imagine us working out in ponchos and sombreros.
Sorry for the bad english.
Best Wishes.
Comment by MXDiscipline. — October 28, 2007 @ 10:26 pm
exactly the same as you would wear if your mother saw you.
Comment by la negrita — October 31, 2007 @ 6:22 pm
Guadalajara is a very cosmopolitan city. Women follow modern fashion (a lot of designers come from Guadalajara - I really like clothes from the retail chain LOB which, I believe, was founded there). Most women make an effort to look nice when they’re out in public. Depending on where you’re from in the States, you may find that people dress a bit more formally or conservatively than what you’re used to in the U.S.
Perhaps what you read is that workout attire is not appropriate for non-gym situations. That’s pretty much true. I used to live and work in Guadalajara and women take pride in their appearance. (Jalisco state is famed for its Tapatia beauties.) Generally, women don’t run around town doing errands in sweatpants and T-shirts. And you don’t see many women wearing shorts in the city - that’s considered beach- or resortwear. I was once chastised at work (I taught English) because my pants were too much like jeans (even though they weren’t denim.)
However, if you are indeed working out, regular workout clothes are perfectly fine. Yes, women go to gyms, and many make an effort to look good while they do it. Others just go in T-shirts and shorts. Women do jog, but I don’t recall seeing women just jogging down streets. Usually they go to a park or a track where there are other people jogging. That’s also the safest way to do it.
Have fun in Guadalajara. It’s absolutely beautiful and the people are very warm and friendly. Be sure to get out a bit and travel around Jalisco state. It’s the cultural heart of Mexico.
Comment by Michelle M — November 2, 2007 @ 1:06 pm
Lorena Ochoa (LPGA Golf star and national Mexican hero) jogs in Guadalajara when she’s home. It would be safer to find someone to run with if you can.
Comment by rhino72032 — November 2, 2007 @ 2:35 pm