The men in the dance wear the huaso's hat, shirts, flannel poncho, riding pants and boots, short jacket, riding boots, and spurs.
A poncho like garment called a quezqumetl is worn over the blouse, which is usually white with a wide purple or red trim.
During the 1950s, new lightweight coated nylon and other synthetic materials were developed for military ponchos.
It bears this name because of the ponchos that are in each seat of the zone as guests take their seats.
For protection from the elements a poncho is often tied off / staked out at the edges or bungeed to a nearby tree.
It was also used to make tires, tents, ropes, ponchos, and other military supplies.
They usually wore inexpensive wool or straw hats, and used ponchos for protection from rain.
Traditional men's clothing consists of shirt, short pants, neckerchief, hat, and wool poncho.
