Select outfits with at least one of Mardi Gras’ official colors. Parade viewers and participants at these festivities should choose less risque dress than they might for the Quarter. The French Quarter isn’t the only part of the city that celebrates Mardi Gras. Some masked balls require formal attire, so check the invitation to see if black tie, white tie or costume de rigueur is expected. The festivities end the day before Ash Wednesday, but parties and parades start weeks before the official end in early spring. Pack a light jacket, comfortable slacks, a long-sleeved shirt and sensible shoes for Mardi Gras, New Orleans’ most famous celebration. Pack a light jacket, sweater or wrap for cooler evenings.
Winter daytime temperatures rarely dip below 60 degrees F. The humidity will swiftly creep into the uncomfortable zone. Expect afternoon thunderstorms, but don’t expect relief when they’re done. Steer clear of fabrics like cotton that don’t wick perspiration away from your skin. T-shirts, shorts, sundresses and sandals all suffice. In the summer, New Orleans is famously hot, and the heat is made less bearable by the humidity. Loose-fitting shirts and knee-length shorts help prevent sunburn. Tank tops, sleeveless T-shirts and booty shorts leave your arms, shoulders and legs exposed to the sun. Pack a pair only if you plan to spend a night clubbing and don’t want to dress up, or if you’re headed to the Big Easy in the wintertime. Tight jeans are miserable in New Orleans’ humid summer temps. Crossbody bag or zippered pockets: Tourists are more likely to be scammed by a street huckster than robbed by a pickpocket in New Orleans, but a nod to security brings peace of mind.
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