However, there are some really flamboyant and themed costumes for men and women. There's also ball gowns, masks, hats and pretty much any and all paraphernalia associated with Mardi Gras.

For 12 years Karen Thibodeaux has made Mardi Gras costumes for people to wear as they ... to Louisiana in the 19th century, when costumed men would go from house to house looking for ingredients ...

Men are required to wear tails and a white bow tie at most Mardi Gras Balls. Bellanova said only about 10% of Mobile balls allow men to wear colored vests or ties. “It’s kind of nice when you ...

While the men — and, in recent years ... Instead, the origins of Mardi Gras costumes come not from the United States but rather, like Mardi Gras itself, Europe. New Orleans Mardi Gras costumes ...

(WKRG) — The carnival experience would not be complete without Mardi Gras balls, but the tuxedos ... Most carnival balls require guests to show up in Costume de Rigueur. The French word relates ...

EUNICE, La. (KLFY) — The Courir de Mardi Gras tradition is still celebrated in Cajun Country, along with its traditional costumes. However, there are few traditional costume makers left.

he and his fellow members work their Mardi Gras magic to bring Carnival season to life through creative costumes in different categories, taking inspiration from The Big Easy. Jordan Grogan ...