DRESSING TANGO STYLE (By Hostel Buenos Aires)

Tango is more than just a River Plate rhythm or a dance style that represents us. Tango is also aesthetics. Tango is a way of dressing, a way of moving. The man with a sober dark suit, wooden-sole shoes to slide on the dance floor. The woman with long dark or colorful dresses (those that might even suggest the profile of a naked leg), fishnet pantyhose and high-heeled shoes, tight hairstyle and lots of gel for both.

Tango dancers dress in the traditional Porteño style of the beginnings of the XX Century. Tango revival in the last decade has brought many young people to tango dance. More and more people are dancing tango nowadays and they need and prefer the right outfit. That’s why dozens of Tango Clothing Stores are growing round the city. These are the place for those who want to get the right clothing and the ones that are looking for the perfect souvenir.

In Downtown Buenos Aires you’ll find traditional and modern stores. The firsts offers traditional clothing only: suits and hats for men, dresses for women, shoes for both, women panties and small accessories for men. The modern ones offer vintage clothing and more modern and trendy objects. Here you can find t-shirts, sneakers, hats and other, along with the traditional offer.

Most of the tango stores are located in Downtown BA, close to Hostel Colonial. Some of the most recommended are: Darcos (259 Suipacha St. or 853 Sarmiento St.), Mirtha Paulo (461 Esmeralda St.), Tango 8 (602 Anchorena St.), Delié (843 Piedras St.), Victorio (224 Montevideo St.), Neo Tango (1938 Sarmiento St.), Tango Brujo (754 Esmeralda St.), Mahara (332 Esmeralda St.), among others.