Here are the krewes with upcoming balls. For the man looking to stand out in his Mardi Gras finery, Mary Ellen's has a number of vest and jacket options that garner a second glance — from ...

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 ...