A Derby Outfit – Key Tips When Dressing For The Kentucky Derby

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It’s almost Derby time! Today I want to share an outfit with all of you that is perfect to wear to the races. The Kentucky Derby is a horse race held annually at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky and if you attend, you’ll want to be dressed to impress! I’m linking up with quite a few other Kentucky bloggers to share tons of Derby themed posts with all of you today, so if you aren’t sure you have all of the details about the Derby – you will now! Make sure to check out all of their posts below for all of the info!

Key Tips When Dressing For The Derby:

DO wear spring attire – think dresses, floral patterns, equine patterns, pastels and bright colors alike, etc! BUT I think a classic little black dress can work just as well with the right accessories if that is more your speed. PS: Dresses with pockets are awesome, but you probably know that.
DO wear a hat or a fascinator! Let it be the star of the show! You may want to keep your dress and other accessories on the simple side if you’re planning to wear a bold hat or fascinator.
DO wear heels BUT bring a pair of flats just in case! Chunky heels and wedges are perfect in my opinion because walking in the grass can get tricky!
DO dress in layers. Kentucky weather can be a little wild and unpredictable. Stay warm or cool, depending!
DO bring a bag that can carry your flats, sunscreen, poncho, a bottle of water, your program, and anything else you may need! I have a small clutch wallet that I can keep my money, phone, and a lipstick in to grab if I don’t want to haul my purse with me to make a wager! There is a bag size limit so make sure to check your bag against that!
DON’T wear anything that you may start to feel uncomfortable in or that may be difficult to use the restrooms in. I’m looking at you, JUMPSUITS. I mean, y’all can do it if you want but that’s a long day of stripping naked in public restrooms. 😉