Dress
The dress in Paraguay is neither fully indigenous nor is it fully western, although it tends to fall closer to the western-styled clothing and in some cities, such as Asuncion, western-styled clothes dominate.
Many of the men in more rural areas tend to wear loose fitting pants called bombachas and straw hats to protect them from the sun, especially if they work outside. Women in rural areas tend to wear a simple dress or skirt, a blouse, and a rebozo, which is a shawl. In the cities this traditional dress is all but lost, especially in professional settings as western-styled clothes are common.
As a visitor to the country you are welcome to wear either western-styled clothes or the more traditional local dress, but no matter the clothes you wear, be sure to cover up. The Paraguayans are somewhat conservative in terms of dress and you should avoid wearing anything that shows too much skin or anything that is too tight. Shorts, sandals (on men), and t-shirts are not common and to some people may even be offensive. More than anything, these clothes will receive stares and are not recommended, especially if you are visiting churches as long pants, shirts, and shoes should be worn in any religious site.