Motley Motley Motley is the traditional costume of the court jester, fool, or the harlequin character in "commedia dell'arte". The harlequin wears a patchwork of red, green and blue diamonds that is still a fashion motif. The word "motley" is described in the Oxford English Dictionary as a cognate of "medley", although the unrelated "mottled" has also contributed to the meaning. The word is most commonly used as an adjective or noun, but is also seen as a verb and adverb. When used as a noun, it can mean "a varied mixture". As an adjective, it is generally disparaging — a
Charro outfit shows of horsemanship, with riders in the iconic traditional costume. Spanish poet Manuel Benítez Carrasco, in describing the importance of the outfit stated, "Vestirse de charro es como vestirse de México" (Dressing as a charro is like dressing up as Mexico). The outfit was further popularized by actors who wore the charro suit in movies made during the Golden Age of Mexican Cinema. In 2002, police officers in Mexico City began to wear charro outfits on patrol in the city's historic districts. The officers were meant to both "entertain and protect the tourists that flood the Central Alameda area." Charro