https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-style-for-louisiana Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 08 May 2026 09:10:05 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-style-for-louisiana#post-698939 Mon, 20 Aug 2012 22:17:27 +0000 unfrumped 698939@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I went to a class reunion in Louisiana this past spring. I lived in Louisiana for years and visit regularly. </p> <p>Having said that,<br /> and having stressed and noodled a bit on reunion dressing for mine, I'd say, don't think "Louisiana" per se or sticking out on the basis of the state. Weather in general, sure--It can be humid year-round but the temps are mild in October; shabbychick is right , though, in that north LA would tend to be cooler than the delta in the fall. The layer option is always a good idea.</p> <p>What I would focus on is: what is the stated dress code (and whether you think they mean it! My reunion used the dreaded "dressy casual," which can be helpfully or agonizingly liberal--so dresses or dressy slacks worked; if it had been "cocktail attire," I would have gussied up more; what is the venue (is it the hotel banquet vs. the Friday night bar scene; is it being held outdoors or inside is key because air conditioning is air conditioning, so indoors is more generic than being like "Louisiana" and also lends itself to more formality if you're surrounded by chandeliers and such.</p> <p>Then the key issue is, in the range of outfits that fits above, what looks really great on YOU right now, at your current age and body type and personality--including how the shoes and accessories work with it? And is it a non-fidget/fuss outfit--something that is "comfortable" not because it's informal or like pajamas, but because you know how it works when you wear it and it is not prone to wardrobe malfunctions (heels that wobble, necklines that gape). If you go with that, you'll appear "effortlessly stylish" and won't stick out in a wrong way. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-style-for-louisiana#post-698875 Mon, 20 Aug 2012 21:25:14 +0000 Anonymous 698875@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I live next door in Mississippi - and yes, even October can be oppressive! It really depends where in LA you are headed. If the NOLA area there is a very funky, stylish vibe so chances are you will not stick out like a sore thumb. I would suggest something colorful and sleeveless - bring a shawl/jacket/cardigan just in case. Colors really depend on your own coloring/age and such (you could always do black, but why, right?) Here are a few color suggestions:</p> <p>-Deep turquoise (with red or tangerine!)<br /> -Cobalt or Inky Blue (with dark pink!)<br /> -Jade Green (with navy!)</p> <p>Have fun! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-style-for-louisiana#post-698863 Mon, 20 Aug 2012 21:16:41 +0000 Mo 698863@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, I'm from CA and I've been to Louisiana several times, a few of them in October. The humidity is not much of a factor then. Not like in summer! I've been there Halloween weekend where I needed a jacket, so if it's late in the month, don't even worry about humidity. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-style-for-louisiana#post-698756 Mon, 20 Aug 2012 19:57:27 +0000 Anonymous 698756@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Laura! That would depend on a few things I guess: which reunion is this (your age), what's your style and body type? We can help you more if we know a bit about you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-style-for-louisiana#post-698731 Mon, 20 Aug 2012 19:32:07 +0000 laura 698731@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Im going to Louisiana in October for a class reunion. I heard that it is very humid there.<br /> I need a cocktail dress.<br /> Any advice on what I should look for when shopping for a dress?<br /> I do not want to stick out like I'm from California and have not idea how to dress </p>