I am looking for answers from people born of the Mexican culture; if you saw an obviously white child wearing a Chiapas, would you see that as cultural appropriation or appreciation? (And no, I’m not talking about a halloween costume). I live in Arizona and like to send my niece who lives in Massachusetts things from my state, and at outdoor markets or the fair I see many colorful Mexican dresses for sale. My young niece loves colorful clothing and I know she would think these dresses are beautiful, but I don’t want Latino/hispanic/Mexican individuals to be offended or for my niece to be accused of wearing something racist since the clothing is from a culture that is not white. So I want to hear from actual Mexicans or those from Mexican families, would you feel like it is disrespectful for a white girl to wear a Chiapas?
(Like, as an Easter or a spring festival dress)

Topics: social, culture, ethnicity, Mexican, racism, white, cultural appropriation