Kentucky Derby Style Guide: From 長，率いる-turning hats to pastel shades, race day outfit ideas for men, women, and couples

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The 150th?Kentucky?Derby is 始める，決める to take place this Saturday, May 4th, in Louisville, Kentucky.

The 年次の 競争 is?not only a prestigious horse race but a fashion spectacle with a very unique and special dress code. Whether you'll be watching from the stands at Churchill 負かす／撃墜するs or …に出席するing a Derby-主題d party, it's not a bad idea to start planning your outfit.

'A smart look at the Kentucky Derby is all about embracing the tradition of the event with a modern 新たな展開,' says Suitsupply 創立者 and CEO Fokke de Jong.

The 150th Kentucky Derby is 始める，決める to take place this Saturday, May 4th, in Louisville, Kentucky

The 年次の 競争 is not only a prestigious horse race but a fashion spectacle with a very unique and special dress code. So whether you'll be in the stands of the Churchill 負かす／撃墜するs or …に出席するing a Derby-主題d party, you'll need to start planning your outfit

The Kentucky Derby has a rich history dating 支援する to the late 19th century, and is one of the most prestigious horse races in the world.

設立するd by Meriwether 吊りくさび Clark Jr., grandson of William Clark of the 吊りくさび and Clark 探検隊／遠征隊, the race was 奮起させるd by horse racing events Clark 証言，証人／目撃するd in Europe.?

The first Kentucky Derby was held on May 17, 1875 and its 出席 continues to grow year after year, attracting 観客s from all over the world.

Dressing up for the derby has become a 長年の tradition that 追加するs to the excitement and glamour of the exciting event.?

Outfit ideas for the dapper gentleman

Wear a jacket?

'The 重要な to a smart Derby look lies in the 詳細（に述べる）s: a 井戸／弁護士席-fitted jacket, a pop of color, and the 信用／信任 to carry it all with effortless style,' says?Suitsupply's Fokke de Jong

Rain or 向こうずね, hot or 冷淡な, it is imperative that you appear pulled together for this race.

'A jacket is certainly recommended to 完全にする the look, 特に in a more bold color or pattern,' says the 専門家.

Chris Pine …に出席するd the Derby last year in a light blue 選び出す／独身 breasted jacket paired with white slacks.

The '星／主役にする Trek' actor 追加するd 利益／興味 to the sleek look with a 海軍 tie and a printed pocket square.

Chris Pine …に出席するd the races last year in a light blue 選び出す／独身 breasted jacket paired with white slacks. The '星／主役にする Trek' actor 追加するd 利益／興味 to the sleek look with a 海軍 tie and a printed pocket square

'We’re seeing an inclination に向かって pastel hues and vibrant colors, which are perfect to wear for the occasion. A good exa mple is our 二塁打 breasted Light Pink Tailored Fit Havana 控訴, and 選び出す／独身 breasted 見解／翻訳／版,' said Suitsupply 創立者 and CEO Fokke de Jong

Additionally, for those who prefer a more subdued palette, our Light Taupe Checked Roma Jacket and 海軍 Checked Havana Blazer are an excellent choice, 供給するing a 精製するd yet relaxed look while still fitting in with the Derby day spirit'

選ぶ for a lightweight fabric

気温s in Louisville in 早期に May can 変化させる but the 予測（する） this 週末 calls for a high of 86 d egrees.

'The ideal 構成要素 for the Kentucky Derby should balance style with practicality,' 株 the 専門家.

'We 示唆する a lightweight and breathable fabric that 持続するs its 外見 throughout the day such as a blend of wool, silk, and linen, perfect for staying 冷静な／正味の under the sun.'

Stick to soft colors

Pastels are always on 傾向 for spring and a favorite at the Derby.?

'We’re seeing an inclination に向かって pastel hues and vibrant colors, which are perfect to wear for the occasion,' says?Fokke.

'A good example is our 二塁打 breasted Light Pink Tailored Fit Havana 控訴, and 選び出す／独身 breasted 見解／翻訳／版.

'Additionally, for those who prefer a more subdued palette, our Light Taupe Checked Roma Jacket and 海軍 Checked Havana Blazer are an excellent choice, 供給するing a 精製するd yet relaxed look while still fitting in with the Derby day spirit.'

Don't leave home without your 従犯者s?

A 井戸／弁護士席-styled look 含むs 従犯者s that are both 流行の／上流の and 機能の.

'A パナマ hat or fedora can 保護する you from the sun and 追加する a classic touch.?

'A linen pocket square can 追加する a pop of color can elevate your outfit's sophistication.'

Choose the perfect shoe

While the prestigious race lasts only 2 minutes, you'll be standing on your feet socializing for much longer.?

To be comfortable without sacrificing on style, the 専門家 示唆するs a pair of loafers,?such as Suitsupply's Dark Brown Penny Loafer in Italian Calf Suede or 黒人／ボイコット Loafer in Italian Calf Suede.

Country music 星／主役にする Carly Pearce turned 長，率いるs in a light blue dress with a three-dimensional floral skirt, made 完全にする with a fascinator 誇るing the same florals

When it comes to 長，率いる adornment - the bigger, the better! Be it a hat or fascinator, your headwear is the 星／主役にする of the show so the 残り／休憩（する） of the outfit should be styled around it

Outfit ideas or the ladies

It's all about headwear?

When it comes to 長，率いる adornment - the bigger, the better!?

Be it a hat or fascinator, your headwear is the 星／主役にする of the show so the 残り／休憩（する） of the outfit should be styled around it.?

A large hat is a smart 選択, as it will not only 追加する a 劇の touch, it will shade your 直面する from the sun's 損失ing rays.?

To balance a sizable hat, 選ぶ for simple attire in a 簡素化するd silhouette.

Play with color?< /span>

Style your hat with bold separates in complimentary colors ? la?American 特派員 コマドリ Meade.

For a day at the races, the 星／主役にする paired a fitted yellow sheath dress with a purple hat featuring cascading orchids, creating an exciting and 予期しない color combination.

調整する your hat to your dress

Country music 星／主役にする Carly Pearce and?気象学者 Dylan Dreyer both wore hats that matched their dresses perfectly in Louisville.

Carly turned 長，率いるs in a light blue dress with a three-dimensional floral skirt, made 完全にする with a fascinator 誇るing the same florals.

Dylan brought the print of her dress alive with larger-than-life flowers in the same shades on her hat.?

Dress comfortably?

The derby is as much a social event as it is a 冒険的な event so you want to wear something you'll be comfortable in all day long.?

Actress Victoria 司法（官） 溝へはまらせる／不時着するs a dress for a powerful pantsuit to …に出席する the derby several years ago.

The former Nickelodeon 星／主役にする looked chic in a white 始める，決める accessorized with a 黒人／ボイコット hat and matching handbag.

When it comes to footwear, wedge sandals and kitten heels elevate your style while 存在 肉親，親類d to your feet.

Style your hat with bold separates in complimentary colors ? la American 特派員 コマドリ Meade. For a day at the races, the 星／主役にする paired a fitted yellow sheath dress with a purple hat featuring cascading orchids, creating an exciting and 予期しない color combination

Kansas City 長，指導者s quarterback Patrick Mahomes and wife Brittany walked the red carpet at the 149th running of the Kentucky Derby on May 6, 2023, looking picture perfect

Couples 調整

Show your union in the same shade

There's no better time to 調整する with your 重要な other than at the Kentucky Derby.?

Sofia Pernas and Justin Hartley …に出席するd the 149th Kentucky Derby at Churchill 負かす／撃墜するs wearing 深い red.

Justin's 控訴 matched Sofia's dress and hat perfectly.?

Flirt with patterns that work 井戸／弁護士席 together

Rather than wearing the exact same 着せる／賦与するing, your partner can 会社にする／組み込む a color or pattern you're wearing into their outfit.?

Kansas City 長，指導者s quarterback Patrick Mahomes and wife Brittany walked the red carpet last year looking picture perfect.

Patrick sported a plaid jacket with a light purple dress shirt and accessorized with a? printed tie and light pink pocket square, while Brittany donned a purple and pink tweed dress 類似の to the football 星／主役にする's tie.

The influencer and mom of two accessorized with a pink hat decorated with flowers and pearls.

Father daughter 二人組 Dannielynn Birkhead and Larry Birkhead …に出席する the derby every year in 調整するing ensembles.

調整する with 従犯者s?

Father daughter 二人組 Dannielynn Birkhead and Larry Birkhead …に出席する the derby every year in 調整するing ensembles.

Last year, Anna Nicole Smith's 小型の me donned a voluminous ball gown featuring a large sunflower.

Her 署名 blonde tresses were styled in a 野外劇／豪華な行列 hairdo while her 構成 mimicked that of her late mother's with a strong winged 注目する，もくろむ.?

Larry looked sharp in a 砕く blue 控訴, accessorized with a yellow tie and pocket square.?

He 完全にするd his look with a yellow flower pin that matched?Dannielynn's gown on?his lapel.