Men typically wear a guayabera shirt or a dress shirt. The guayabera is a traditional Cuban shirt that is made of lightweight cotton and has four pockets. It is often worn unbuttoned at the collar, and it may be decorated with embroidery or other trims. Dress shirts are also popular, and they are usually worn with a tie. Men may also wear a suit or a sport coat over their shirt.
Shoes for both men and women are typically closed-toe and have a low heel. The soles of the shoes should be smooth to allow for easy movement. Some popular shoe styles for merengue dancing include:
- Dance sneakers
- Ballroom shoes
- Latin dance shoes
- Salsa shoes
- Tango shoes