in many of rio's upscale shopping centers such as shopping leblon, village mall, barra shopping, and 'são conrado fashion mall, which are home to many high-end stores and restaurants, most visitors tend to dress well, therefore flip-flops and beach attire are less commonly seen.  

an observer may notice that many brazilian woman are seldom seen without a fresh manicure and pedicure, a well-groomed hairstyle, and a fashionable outfit with nice shoes or sandals - women in rio de janeiro are generally very put together and have great style. 

the shopping mall is always a sure fire way to keep up with the latest fashion trends, and allow oneself the option of searching through a variety of stores and price ranges - many of these large indoor establishments have powerful air conditioning systems that can be quite cold, therefore a scarf or any article of clothing for warmth, such as a cardigan, is recommended.