New Orleans can be described in a number of ways—soulful, eclectic, and undeniably over-the-top—and yet none quite do the coastal Louisiana city justice. Every corner of “The Big Easy” exudes culture from the candy-colored townhouses boasting those historic architectural details to lively rhythm and blues spilling out onto the street from the jazz clubs to the larger-than-life parades of Mardi Gras and beyond. New Orleans is a city filled with delights and treasures, but you never really know what you may be getting up to, which can make packing tricky. Luckily, New Orleans just so happens to be one of the VERANDA team’s favorite cities for shopping and all things design, which means our editors know a thing or two about what to bring (and how to beat the extreme heat). From colorful caftans that match the city’s vivacious spirit to warm-weather-approved body oils, here’s everything you need to pack for your dream trip to New Orleans.