If you are heading to Mardi Gras in New Orleans this year, or throwing a Mardi Gras party of your own, casual Mardi Gras outfits are a must! You can be over the top and still comfortable as you celebrate all day, for the weekend, or all the way up to Fat Tuesday!
This post will have all the shirt or tshirt options you need to look super cute and be comfortable as you are getting your beads!
Perfect outfit pieces for all your Mardi Gras festivities!
It’s carnival season! This list is all about the best Casual Mardi Gras outfits – shirt edition. Casual, cute and comfortable looks to spend the day at the parades or under the glittering lights of New Orleans.
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Slowestuff Mardi Gras Section
We LOVE Mardi Gras, and have an entire section of the Blog dedicated to it!
Pace yourself! Drink water! Wear comfortable shoes! Eat some king cake! Check out our full guide to Mardi Gras in New Orleans to give you all the helpful tips and tricks so you make it to Ash Wednesday.
These looks are not what you would wear to Mardi Gras balls, but keep an eye out for our post coming soon with those glamorous looks. If you are looking for Mardi Gras boutique outfits, check out our post with 18 of our favorites. We also have a bunch of Mardi Gras outfits to inspire, and some Mardi Gras quotes to keep em laughin.
If you are inspired by the items posted but they are not quite right, head over to our storefront of Mardi Gras Essentials to look through all types of ideas for Mardi Gras outfits for women, men and kids!
Casual Mardi Gras Outfits to Wear for a New Orleans Party – Tshirts
This is the Tshirt section – you never know if it will be hot or cold in New Orleans during Mardi Gras time, so we have a section for tshirts and a section for long sleeve, hoodies, crewnecks and the like. Either way, you will have the beginning of a cute Mardi Gras outfit!
Big Bead Energy
Meg would approve of this hilarious shirt, perfect for a day of grabbing some coffee and beignets at Cafe Du Monde, going to a couple of parades, and having drinks and hurricanes in the French Quarter.
Classic Fleur de Lis
The motto of Mardi Gras! Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler or Let the Good Times Roll! Perfect for New Orleans Mardi Gras!
Mardi Mardi Mardi Mardi Gras
When you think you are going a little overboard on all the purple, green and gold – add some more. That’s the Mardi Gras way in New Orleans! Take, for example, this shirt. One Mardi is not enough, they need four! Perfect for all the Mardi Gras parties!
Crawfish Map of New Orleans
This shirt is so freaking cool. The map of our beloved New Orleans in the shape of a crawfish. If you wear this shirt, I promise a local will comment on it! It’s so awesome!
Mardi Gras Tree
The Mardi Gras tree is up there with Mardi Gras images like the crawfish, beads and gators. The trees adorned with beads after the parades roll through. A true New Orleans visual!
Mardi Gras Witch Doctor
You know if you are headed down to N’awlins, you headed down to where voo doo lives. This witch doctor will be there to greet you!
I Have No Shame
Well, you know what happens in New Orleans, stays in New Orleans. Any time of year, but ESPECIALLY during Mardi Gras.
King Cake Makes Everything Better
I mean, its true. King Cake never tasted as good as the morning after a night at the parades. Remember – THE KNIFE STAYS IN THE KING CAKE BOX!
Throw Me Something Mister
Yessss! Throw Me Something Mister!!! Get those beads and doublooms!
Peace Love Mardi Gras
Channel this vibe as you get ready to party with thousands of folks in the Crescent City – you will need to just think easy going, fun vibes!
Mardi Gras Signet
This shirt is so cool because it captures so many of the Mardi Gras and New Orleans emblems and images. The very spirit of Mardi Gras! Love this shirt!
Let The Good Times Roll
The English version of the motto of Mardi Gras season – on such a cute shirt!
Mardi Gras Patchwork
This patchwork look on this is sooooo cute for Mardi Gras season!
Crawfish
Along with Beignets, Poboys and Gumbo, crawfish dinners are one of the signatures of New Orleans! If you get the cherished opportunity to head to New Orleans, this is a meal you must experience!
Casual Mardi Gras Outfits- Long Sleeves, Crewnecks & Hoodies
These are some casual outfits made for a bit cooler weather because we don’t want you getting cold as you are on a parade route early in the morning!
Everywhere Else It’s Just Tuesday
Funny because it is true! Everywhere else it is a regular Tuesday, but in New Orleans (and the rest of Louisiana) it is a party!
Mardi Gras Tri Color Long Sleeve
The classic tri colored striped shirt in traditional carnival colors is perfect to wear in the Big Easy any time of year, and certainly during Mardi Gras!
Mardi Gras Cursive
This is a comfy cozy crewneck with a little of the Mardi Gras vibe built in with some sparkle!
Mardi Gras Polka Dots
If you want a long sleeve shirt that perhaps isn’t quite so much Mardi Gras in your face (although more is always better during Mardi Gras!) this polka dot shirt in the classic colors is perfect!
Mardi Gras Dancing Skeletons
Well my goodness, if this shirt isn’t made for New Orleans, I don’t know what is!
NOLA Baseball Shirt
Another of the images and symbols of the city we love so much! NOLA = New Orleans Louisiana.
Glitter Fleur De Lis
We just love the duality of this top—sparkle and glam combined with comfort. That is the ultimate combination.
Glitter Mardi Gras with Stripes
A perfect Mardi Gras shirt that has plenty of green, gold and purple sequins, of course! Perfect for your Mardi Gras trip!
Straightforward Mardi Gras
Although we love to be over the top, we understand some may not feel that way, so here is a way to do some casual outfits that still is totally appropriate for the season!
Cropped Mardi Gras Hoodie
Love this cropped hoodie to keep you warm and snug with a modern fit.
Tri Color Rugby Shirt
This cute, oversized shirt in traditional Mardi Gras colors is great over a tank top to keep warm before the weather warms up.
Bons Temps Only
BON TEMPS ONLY! YES!
Mardi Gras Mascots
We aren’t saying they are the official mascots of Mardi Gras, but we are saying they absolutely can be.
Casual Mardi Gras Outfits – Basics in Mardi Gras Colors
If you are wanting to get a casual tshirt or shirt for Mardi Gras, but prefer to just wear a plain shirt with one of the bright colors of the season down to Bourbon Street or to a Mardi Gras parade, we got you!
Flannel In Mardi Gras Purple
Mardi Gras embraces over-the-top styles and fashion, so don’t worry if you think you will look silly. You won’t, I promise! But if that isn’t your vibe, then grab this flannel! Totally works for the overall look of Mardi Gras.
Casual Tshirt In Mardi Gras Green
This basic tshirt will be something you can wear all year long, but wear it in one of the signature colors of Mardi Gras, and you will fit right in. Especially once you get some beads around your neck! There is a wide range of options available in terms of colors, so get the one that speaks to you!
Long Sleeve Shirt in Mardi Gras Gold
One of these yellow tops is the perfect staple piece to build an amazing Mardi Gras costume around! Grab an outrageous wig, pair it with beads and a feather boa, and you are set!
Long Sleeve Shirt in Mardi Gras Purple
This top is a great, comfortable piece to pair with jeans, leggings, a funky skirt, or anything else that you feel like wearing! It is the perfect purple!
Casual Mardi Gras Outfits to Wear for a New Orleans Party – Shirt Edition
We hope this post with the casual Mardi Gras Outfits, shirt edition, was helpful!
Don’t forget to check out our Mardi Gras section with posts on Mardi Gras tips, lots of ideas for Mardi Gras outfits, and even posts on a Mardi Gras journal!
You can also find all of the listed items and more in our storefront, so check that out for some great ideas for Mardi Gras.
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Happy Mardi Gras, and Laissez les bon temps rouler!!
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