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How To Dress When You Visit New Orleans

So you and your friends or family are planning on visiting the great city of New Orleans. Perhaps one of the burning questions you have is how to dress when you’re there.

The city is known for its humidity in the warmer months. In the fall and winter, it can be cool with the occasional cold snap here and there.

What To Wear In New Orleans

Because New Orleans has a tropical climate, you’ll want to wear clothing that allows your pores to breathe. Seriously, you don’t want to overheat in the sun.

Tops

Here are some shirts you can wear when you’re out and about:

Women’s Padded Sports Bra Top

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Yoga Crop Tank Top

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Sleeveless V Neck Tank Top

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Crew Neck Sweatshirt For Women

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Bottoms

Let’s talk bottoms. When you have some pants that you just love to wear, it raises your confidence and makes you feel comfortable.

You know that feeling? That’s what we’re trying to achieve with the following clothing.

Cargo Joggers

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Women’s High Waisted Pants

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Bootcut Yoga Pants

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Casual High-Waist Pleated Skirt

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New Orleans: What To Wear In Fall

Photo credit: Viktor Juric

In the autumn, Atlanta transforms into a special place. Restaurants and parties are buzzing with possibilities, the night air hits you different. Scarfs are making a comeback in fashion. Once only seen as an accessory to those in the Northern states.

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5 Scarves To Wear When it’s Cold

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The song birds sing a hushed tone: In the background TV, you hear the Georgia Bulldogs clashing against the might of the SEC: It’s the best time to dress up in Atlanta. Because of the cooler climes, if you’re looking for the nightlife, you’ll want to bring a light jacket.

Colombia Omni-Heat Light Navy Jacket

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Calvin Klein Classic Quilted Jacket

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If you’re going out on the town, a wrinkle-free blazer or light sweater should be all you need until mid-November. That’s when you’ll need to break out a light jacket. Of course, the occasional cold snap will begin to roll in after that.

Wool blouse

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Usually a wool blouse or similar top should do the trick for Atlanta weather in the fall. Here are some more cute blouses:

Cashmere Knitted Turtleneck

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To sum it up, comfortable clothes will be what you want to wear. The autumn in Atlanta is up and down weather-wise, so you want some versatility with lots of different clothes and looks. Once the fall starts to fade, it’s going to get considerably colder…

What to wear: footwear

Comfortable shoes are a must: Atlanta has become a walkable city in recent years, especially with the Beltline. Booties are always a seasonal accessory for Atlanta’s springtime.

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There’s also the matter of headwear. You don’t want to get let the sun scorch your crown. Atlanta can get hot, even in the spring.

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What to wear: Tops and Bottoms Venture outside Atlanta, and you’ll notice that Atlanta doesn’t have a lot of flatland. Most of the topography will be hilly and include lots of inclines. Here are some soft-sole shoes you’ll want to consider:

Final Word

When it comes to clothing, they say that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and that’s true. But it sure does feel good when an observer agrees with your fashion sense.

When you’re stepping out in New Orleans, the main thing is to feel good to look good. Do you want to get yoru main looking tight? Here is Where To Buy Nice Suits In New Orleans

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James Johnson

James Johnson is a writer originally from New York City. She has lived in the South for the last 15 years and enjoys Creole cooking and shrimp and grits.

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