The Swoon Style Guide

Dressing for fall in New Orleans takes a little strategy. Here’s how to wear seasonal outfits through warm days, cooler nights, and everything in between.If you're figuring out what to wear in New Orleans in fall, the easiest approach is to dress for the temperature while using color, texture, denim, and accessories to make your outfit feel seasonal.

In Louisiana, game day is more than football—it's a tradition. Whether you're headed to a tailgate in Baton Rouge, cheering from the Superdome, watching from your favorite sports bar, or hosting friends at home, the right outfit should keep you comfortable from kickoff through the final whistle.

The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival means full days at the Fair Grounds — heat, the occasional rain-soaked field, and music from morning into the evening. The right outfit is the difference between a great day and a miserable one.

Mardi Gras is the one day (well, season) New Orleans dresses up its entire identity in color — and your outfit should play along. Here's how to dress for parades, parties, and everything Carnival throws at you, from a local boutique that's been outfitting Mardi Gras for years.