mariachi outfit

Sombrero-wearing musical group

A mariachi outfit is the traditional costume worn by mariachi musicians, typically featuring a fitted short jacket, tight-fitting pants with decorative buttons or embroidery down the sides, a wide-brimmed sombrero, and a large bow tie.

The outfit often includes silver or gold ornamental details: He rented a mariachi outfit for the Cinco de Mayo party.

The term can refer to the ensemble of clothing or, informally, to a mariachi band itself.

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