American traveling to Medellin

Lostgringo says on Feb 7, 2008, 05:35:

Well you are a Gringa and Colombians will expect you to dress like a Gringa lol. Truthfully, I had the same thoughts the first time went to Colombia. All you need is a good pair of jeans and shorts. Just relax and enjoy. Buy your clothes there. They are so cheap there and in fashion. Unless you go to a real fancy restaurant you will not have to worry about dress codes too much. I hope you have a great time.

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RAAAY says on Feb 7, 2008, 05:54:

Daytime temp in March.......around the 70's................Dress cade is casual almost everywere........

.........Its useless to argue with ignorance

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jaramillo says on Feb 7, 2008, 06:56:

Paisas are pretty informal but women pay a lot of attention to their looks. Better to get there and see what you feel like. Clothing is inexpensive. Weather will be late-spring like. Can get warm (mid 80s) in the afternoon, but it usually cools down in the evening.

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JumboBond007 says on Feb 7, 2008, 07:56:

birthday suit might be good idea :)

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Catfish35 says on Feb 7, 2008, 08:47:

GRACE,
All the opinions are true above expect the birthday suit. Weather is spring like. Can shower. But yes I suggest buying some things there. Very casual. I see your from Balto/DC. I have three restaurants around there. Back channel me for directions and some wine if you like on me.
Also I will be back in Medellin sometime this month into next myself, let me know, I just went halves on a little helado place there also.
Good luck ! You will enjoy!

Peace

"So many guns, and so few brains". sam spade

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Bam Bam says on Feb 7, 2008, 13:48:

no, the birthday suit opinion was true too.

Catfish, where are your restaurants and what are they called? If they are not expensive I might check it out.

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Catfish35 says on Feb 7, 2008, 14:53:

Bam Bam,
If thats you in the foto I will need you to call me for a heads up, before coming ok?
www.Genovasrestaurant.com

Send me an email through the website of you wanna come to see me and let me know your from here! (PBH)

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jorgegdiaz says on Feb 7, 2008, 18:01:

finally a guy with cojones to ask what should have been asked from the 1st response :)

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JustoXT says on Feb 7, 2008, 18:46:

Day: casual- a tank, jeans and flip flops..its warm enough for shorts but not as many people wear them

Night: A little more dressed up. like everyone has said the women from Medellin take pride in looking goo so I would put on a pair of heels and a tad nicer shirt or tank with jeans

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eywed says on Feb 7, 2008, 18:58:

Nice jeans day, nicer jeans at night. Tight ones at that.

Ay Hombe!!!!!

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tejasmarcos says on Feb 7, 2008, 19:02:

leave the shorts at home (and flip flops). bring the designer blue jeans and sporty yet casual tops. evenings are good for a light sweater or light jacket. if you go back up toward the airport (rio negro, llano grande), bring a slightly heavier sweater and the same light jacket should make for a good combo. bring a good compact umbrella - it has dried up lately, but who knows around here these days......

* bring some comfortable walking shoes for the day and some nicer dress shoes for the night.

** some of the women here go overboard on their superfly, supertight outfits. best not to follow in their footsteps, especially with the high heels some of them wear ;)

trying to walk a straight line on sour mash and cheap wine...

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eywed says on Feb 7, 2008, 19:04:

Should I post some pictures of Girls in Jeans to help out?

Ay Hombe!!!!!

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tejasmarcos says on Feb 7, 2008, 19:04:

you mean the paint on variety?

trying to walk a straight line on sour mash and cheap wine...

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eywed says on Feb 7, 2008, 19:06:

Well ok some of them too I guess, I just want to help out U know.

Ay Hombe!!!!!

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doktordemente says on Feb 7, 2008, 19:17:

Casual sporty look for warmer daylight hours; much nicer clothes for evening, especially if you'll be a guest for dinner at someone's house; piercings or tatoos are a big NO... unless you're 19; most middle-class Colombians your age dress well and wear some make up, so the just-out-of-the-shower look will get you some stares. Take a nice jacket or wrap for the ocassional evening chill. Have lots of fun!

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eywed says on Feb 7, 2008, 20:35:

Clevage is gooooood!

Ay Hombe!!!!!

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LilaM says on Feb 7, 2008, 20:35:

This is the most important piece that you have to bring for your first night....



No offense.... but enjoy your time there... and bring informal clothing.. but I have to say that they (ladies) dress very nice and they take care a lot of their look...

"You may be disappointed if you fail, but you are doomed if you don´t try" B. Sills

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tejasmarcos says on Feb 7, 2008, 20:37:

or this, ;-)

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LilaM says on Feb 7, 2008, 20:39:

jajajajaj tejas that was tooooooooooo much information. That one could be for the 3th night ajjajaj

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tejasmarcos says on Feb 7, 2008, 20:41:

;-)

i've been saving that one for just the right time........ jijijijijiji!

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LilaM says on Feb 7, 2008, 20:42:

mmmmm let's think about the one that is good to wear on the second night mmm dunno yet...

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LilaM says on Feb 7, 2008, 20:45:

What i can say is that the food there is delicious.... so if you are going to be there more than a month be sure that you are not going to wear this one please!!!

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houstongal says on Feb 7, 2008, 20:46:

LilaM, you're quite amusing today!

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CatGirl says on Feb 7, 2008, 20:47:

Lila & Tejas: jajaja...funny pics

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tejasmarcos says on Feb 7, 2008, 20:47:

way too horny for a white thong!

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LilaM says on Feb 7, 2008, 20:48:

jajajajaj HG

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grace22 says on Feb 8, 2008, 07:44:

Wow, that conversation degenerated quickly since I last checked this post! I guess I should have expected it. .. . I walked into this one a bit naive... ..."Oh my, what does a nice girl from America wear in the big strange country of Colombia?".. . anyway,
Thanks to everyone for the suggestions. The spiderman/mask combo sound good. Maybe I'll go with that.
Post my picture? I'll think about it. These internet chat things are new to me.

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grace22 says on Feb 8, 2008, 07:52:

Catfish35, thanks! You are too kind, . .. .how did you know that I love wine?
Seriously, I checked out your Genovas link. What are the other restaurants that you "have"?

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Catfish35 says on Feb 8, 2008, 09:58:

Grace,
If you checked my website today it is down on some stuff, sorry. How did I know? Just figured a you were the type to run around Colombia in a Spiderman mask and thong and likes to drink grape juice!

Good Luck!

"So many guns, and so few brains". sam spade

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