Mardi Gras 2024

Jacket: Sequin Mardi Gras Jacket (The Mardi Gras Krewe)

I got my from a local New Orleans store, Fleurty Girl, but they no longer carry my style. The one linked above is just like it. Additional options and similar styles at FG are here.

Tee: Timeless Tee (Banana Republic Factory)

I have these in black and white. Full length shirts that aren’t see through 🙌🏻

Color:  Black | Fit: TTS

Pants: High-Rise Cameron Pant (J.Crew)

I am in love with this pant cut, despite the unflattering angle. I have them in about 6 colors.

Color: Black | Fit: TTS

Belt: Adjustable Skinny Belt (LumiSyne)

I have this belt in multiple colors. In this look I am wearing black/gold. I also have it in black/silver, carmel/gold, and carmel/silver, which is currently out of stock.

Shoes: Black Platform Sneakers (Amazon)

TTS. I have these in white & black, latter is linked above.

Socks: No Show Moisture-Wicking Socks (Hanes)

These came in a 10-pack and worked prefectly for the black sneakers. They showed a little more than I would have wanted for the shoe, though perfect for running, so I would have sized down to really hide them.

Color: Black | Fit: See above

Dress: 2024 Fall Midi Casual Long Sleeve (PrettyGarden)

 Amazingly comfortable, stretchy waist and avaialble in 22 colors!!

Color: Dark Green | Fit: Runs big so size down. I am in a Small.

Crown: Fleur De Lis Mardi Gras Headpiece (Crowned by Elle)

Sunglasses: Wayfarer II Classic (Ray Ban)

Color: Polished Havana with Dark Grey lenses

Shoes: Tatiana Pointy Toe Pumps (Nine West)

These are from the DCM archives so not available anymore, but a similar style is linked.

Color:  Barely Nude Leather

Shirt: Crawfish Mardi Gras Full Stripe Rugby (Perlis)

I am wearing a Youth Large because I didnt want it to be too baggy. Many people like a fuller look and go for the unisex and size down. That option is here. 

Pants: Light n Tight High-Rise Crop Pant (Zyia Active)

These are my go-to running pants so they have compression, but not so much you feel like a stuffed sausage. Perfectly comfortable to wear as athleisure.

Color: Black | Fit: TTS; I am in the 8/10.

Shoes: White Platform Sneakers (Amazon)

I also own them in Full Black. Great shoe for just basic walking around.

Color: White | Fit: TTS

Fanny Pack: Caught during a parade 🙂

Sunglasses: Wayfarer II Classic (Ray Ban)

Color: Polished Havana with Dark Grey lenses

Dress: Collection Sheath Dress in Tinsel Tweed (J.Crew)

This is another one from the DCM archives, but I’ve linked a similar one above.

Shoes: Tatiana Pointy Toe Pumps (Nine West)

These are from the DCM archives so not available anymore, but a similar style is linked.

Color:  Barely Nude Leather

Bag: Gold Leather Clutch (Lauren Merkin)

Included the above link to a eBay item as Lauren Merkin is no longer in business. Lots of these floating around on Poshmark, eBay and here is a general Google Results link to find one. They are 100% worth it. I have them in 4 colors and they make for a great daytime or evening clutch, depending on color.

Vest: Lightweight Recycled Poly-Fill Packable Vest (32 Degrees)

These are my go-to vests for running in cooler temps. Also work well as solid base layers anytime.

Color: Gothic Grape | Fit: TTS

Tee: Timeless Tee (Banana Republic Factory)

These are my go-to tees these days. Fit nicely, iron/steam easily and NOT sheer. Plus, they can be tucked in. Full length shirt friends!!

Color:  White | Fit: TTS

Pants: Light n Tight High-Rise Crop Pant (Zyia Active)

Color: Black | Fit: TTS; I am in the 8/10.

Shoes: Endorphin Pro 3 (Saucony)

Note on the fit: These are my go-to running shoes (I’ve owned about 8 pairs) so I size up by half a size for marathon training. If you want them for just walking or more casual runs, they would be fine at your regular size.

Color: Black/Goldstruck | Fit: TTS

Hat: Caught on parade route

Jacket: Cropped Band Jacket (Gap)

Another one from the DCM archives so the main store is sold out. There are a bunch available on eBay and Poshmark so included those links above.

Color: Black & Gold | Fit: TTS

Tee: Timeless Tee (Banana Republic Factory)

Color:  White | Fit: TTS

Pants: The Sculpt Slim Jean (White House Black Market)

These are by far my favorite skinny jeans I’ve ever owned. Fit is great, with a solid amount of stretch. No stiffness at all or feeling like you are in compression pants. I can dance, squat, lunge and do all the things in these. HIGHLY recommend.

Color: Dark Thames | Fit: TTS

Shoes: Gotham Majorette Boots (Danshuz)

I have worn these for years and LOVE them. Change out the tassels each year (as desired) based on the size I want to sport. Very comfortable and easily walk all day. Recommend adding traction stickers. Very slick bottoms to start with.

Color: White | Fit: TTS

Tiara: Sequin Princess Tiara (MakeItUpCostumes)

My style is currently out of stock, but the one linked above is similar. Add some extra hot glue along the headband to keep the sequins secure even if you get hit in the head with beads. IYKYK

Dress: Gold Sequin Gown (Kate Kasin)

This dress hit the mark perfectly for the Bacchus Ball. I also own this in red. The gold I am wearing is out of stock so linking a similar gold. This dress is avaiable in more than 10 colors.

The cut in the front shows a bit more cleavage than I prefer so I got a stitch added to cover up a bit. (I have also used a safety pin to no ones knowledge.) A friend with a smaller cup size than me did not have this same issue and didn’t exposed.

Color: Gold | Fit: Runs large, size down

Shoes:  Satin Peep Toe Heels (Nine West)

Another DCM archive find, these are no longer made by Nine West but they are all over Poshmark, linked search results above. Size down by half.

Similar options on Amazon that would work with this dress are herehere , and here – all of which are available in a variety of colors.

Bag: Pleated Envelope Clutch (Dasein)

This came from the DCM archives, but the one linked above is very similiar in style. Just tuck the strap into the bag to make it a clutch.

Color: Purple Velvet | Fit: OS

Earrings: Mardi Gras Gemstone Drops

Another DCM archives pull. Similiar options are here, here, here, and here.