Clothes and Appearances:

The Dominican society is very picky when it comes to clothes or appearances. Dressing for the occasion is a must. Don’t dress for the beach in other clothes that are not swimsuits. When walking down the street, a man can walk by unnoticed if he puts some jeans and a polo shirt that doesn’t look expensive. The shoes can be running shoes or sandals. When walking down the street a woman has to be careful of what she wears because this is a very conservative country and women will be judged not by only men but also by other women. Jeans can save your life and a blouse that doesn’t show much but is pretty is the key. For the shoes, you can decide any, but high heels and platform shoes are going to drag the attention. If you wear jeans and a polo you will be safe.

Do not dress like a tourist. Observe the people around you and try to dress as them. When going to the club go for the kill. dress nicely in a semi-formal attire (not too formal), but remember to avoid shady places when going to your place of residence. In both men and women and in all the cases, be careful with the type of jewelry that you use. If you can avoid their use completely, please do it. It is important to avoid the appearance of wealthy. If you look like you have money, you will probably be mugged.