If you’re headed to Mardi Gras in New Orleans this year or throwing your own Mardi Gras party at home, the outfit is part of the fun. You can go bold without being miserable, and you can look festive while still staying comfy enough to survive a full parade day (or a whole weekend) leading up to Fat Tuesday. Updated January 15, 2026.
This post will have all the Mardi Gras Outfits, Ideas & Attire for men to look super sharp, festive and comfortable as you are having a great time all Mardi Gras season long!
Perfect outfit pieces for every kind of Mardi Gras plan, from daytime parades to nighttime parties.
Carnival season is your excuse to wear the colors, add the sparkle, and show up looking like you actually understood the assignment. These Mardi Gras outfit ideas for men are built for real life, meaning you can look sharp, stay comfortable, and still be festive enough for the French Quarter, a house party, or a full day hopping from parade to parade.
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What to wear – Quick Version:
- Comfortable shoes
- Pockets or slim belt bag
- Layers + poncho
- Mardi Gras colors (purple/green/gold)
- Sunglasses + portable charger
- Hat or cap
Mardi Gras Outfit Series – Ideas & Inspiration
Need more Mardi Gras Outfit ideas? We have a whole section of the blog to help you out.
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When Is Mardi Gras This Year?
Mardi Gras Day (Fat Tuesday) in 2026 is Tuesday, February 17, 2026, and Carnival season in New Orleans begins on January 6 (Twelfth Night) and runs through Fat Tuesday.
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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! Be the Life of the Mardi! 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.
If you are looking for the perfect Mardi Gras outfit, check out the posts we have on Mardi Gras boutique outfits, dressy and casual Mardi Gras outfits for women and outfit ideas for men too!
Need to decorate your place? We have ideas for that too! Find them here with some porch decor, Mardi Gras trees, and gorgeous mantle designs.
You will look so cute and ready to catch all the Mardi Gras beads in these pieces. Put them all together to create your own look. We also have evening looks and all the accessories that will go from day to night.
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!
What To Wear: 45 Mardi Gras Outfits, Ideas & Attire for Men – Casual Shirts & Pants
This is the casual section – if you’re hanging out in the French Quarter or heading to a street party, these will absolutely have you in the spirit of Mardi Gras as well as keep you comfortable.
Start with the casual section if you’re doing parade days, then scroll to business casual & formal for balls and nighttime events.
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Mardi Gras is one of the times you don’t have to shy away from vibrant hues. Mardi Gras is your time to wear the traditional colors and make a bold statement if you want.
The only thing you must do is have fun, so wear whatever makes you feel like part of the celebration. We promise, nothing is too outrageous!
Mardi Gras Masks Shirt
Traditional Mardi Gras Colors
Gators N Jazz
Subtle But Definitely Mardi Gras
Fleur De Lis Quarter Zip
Fleur De Lis Bowling Shirt
Bold Mardi Gras Button
Casual Button Up
Mardi Gras Vintage Vibes
Muted Tri Color Pullover
Low Key Pullover
Geometric Pattern in Mardi Gras colors
Cargo Pants
Joggers
Yellow Joggers
Mardi Gras Mask Pants
Mardi Gras Bead Pants
Mardi Gras Purple
Mardi Gras Green
Mardi Gras Yellow
Purple Harlequin
What To Wear: 45 Mardi Gras Outfits, Ideas & Attire for Men – Business Casual to Formal
Mardi Gras parties take the form of Mardi Gras Balls. They are one of the great Mardi Gras traditions!
If you are lucky enough to attend one, some of these more formal outfits will fit the bill.
If you are going to a special occasion with a Mardi Gras theme, these will work. They will also work for cruising down Canal Street during the annual Mardi Gras celebration. A little something for everything!
Mardi Gras Colors Silk Shirt
Mardi Gras Plaid Button Down
Elegant Silk Monocrome Paisley
Floral Button Down
Mardi Gras Green with Detail Collar
Mardi Gras Purple Suit
Green Sequin Jacket
Purple Blazer
Mardi Gras Mask Vest & Bow Tie
Mardi Gras Tuxedo Black & Gold
Gold Mardi Gras Suit
Purple Mardi Gras Tuxedo
What To Wear: 45 Mardi Gras Outfits, Ideas & Attire for Men – Accessories
Suspenders
Fedora
Socks
Tie
What To Wear: 45 Mardi Gras Outfits, Ideas & Attire for Men – Shoes & Footwear
Last but certainly not least is the footwear. If you are going to the balls, the more formal loafers and shoes are perfect. We don’t really recommend those if you are going to be in New Orleans! Wearing comfortable shoes is key, and wear shoes you don’t mind getting dirty!
Mardi Gras Sneaker
Hightop Wave
Green Adidas Sneakers
Yellow Saucony Sneakers
Mardi Gras Slip On Sneakers
Purple Dr. Martens
Green Loafers
Purple Suede Wingtips
FAQs: Mardi Gras Outfits For Men
Men should wear comfortable walkable shoes, light layers, and something festive in purple, green, or gold. A Mardi Gras outfit can be as simple as a neutral base outfit with beads or a mask, or you can go all-in with a bold printed button-down, fun pants, or a sequin jacket.
The best shoes for Mardi Gras are sneakers or broken-in walking shoes with good traction. Mardi Gras usually means lots of walking, standing, and sometimes wet streets, so skip brand-new shoes and avoid anything you’d be sad to get dirty.
For a Mardi Gras ball, men usually wear a suit, blazer, or tux, depending on how formal the event is. You can keep it classic in black and add Mardi Gras color with a tie, vest, pocket square, or dress shirt, or go bold with purple, green, gold, velvet, or a patterned jacket.
Yes, absolutely. Beads and masks are normal Mardi Gras accessories, and they are an easy way to look festive without changing your whole outfit. If you want a low-key Mardi Gras look, add beads, a fleur-de-lis detail, a hat, or Mardi Gras socks to a regular casual outfit.
New Orleans can be surprising cold sometimes, so check the forecast and bring layers! Tshirt, then hoodie under a jacket will keep you nice and warm but still comfortable. It can also rain like crazy, so a poncho is a good idea for parade goers too.
What To Wear: 45 Mardi Gras Outfits, Ideas & Attire for Men
We hope this post with Mardi Gras outfits, ideas & attire for men has been 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!
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