The Triple Crown has finished up and what a racing festival it was. Each leg with a different winner, its own unique atmosphere both on and off the track, and of course each showed its fashion strength in its own trends. 
It’s hard to say which leg was our favorite, so we won’t! But when it comes to the fashion component, it’s easy to say that we had a soft spot for the Black and White trend at the Belmont Stakes…and so did many who attended! Whether it was monochrome style, white with black lace detail, or just the LBD (Little Black Dress), the black and white style stood out and looked fabulous on all the stylish women.
We did see some great millinery in both hats and fascinators. Chatting with the fashionista’s, the millinery came from all over the world, the UK, Australia, and right in the heart of New York City. We applaud the ladies who put the time and effort in both their outfit and their headwear! A great millinery piece really makes your racing outfit stand out which many of the racing ladies exemplified. The raceday itself brought a great crowd in (thankfully) sunny weather. Temperatures in the high 70’s brought a great sense of relief to the track after the monsoon in NYC the day before and  allowed Ladies and Gents to comfortably dress without having to worry about cold or rainy weather. It seems as though the floppy hats, and maxi dresses are starting to lose their popularity for racing fashion. Ladies are beginning to really step up their fashion game and raise the bar on their outfits at the races. A-line dresses, pencil skirts, and vintage pieces were popular choices on the day. The nightclub dresses were still spotted every once in a while but gratefully seem to be less frequent.
Both the paddock and the grandstand were full of happy racing fans with refreshing beverages in one hand and betting tickets in the other. Gorgeous greenery surrounded the grandstand with vines crawling up the brick sides, trees and flowers surrounding the paddock, and lots of places to view the races and horses entering the track. One of the things people forget to give credit to Belmont for is the number of seats it provides. As a lady who loves her 5 inch heels, these additional benches give a gal a place to rest her feet and the ability to carry on her fabulous fashion. Besides the beautiful surroundings at Belmont, the functionality of the track allows it to become one of our favorites to attend. 
In saying this, it was nice to see girls still in their heels on their return to the Belmont Train. No barefoot bonanza’s and no overindulged painful walks were seen. The class at this track was top notch which was a refreshing sight. Longines did a wonderful job showcasing the well dressed ladies on the track by taking their photos and putting them up on the ‘Jumbo-Tron’ for all to see. Although we understand more than ever that the horse races wouldn’t be an event without the equine athlete and the handicapping that takes place, the fashionable ladies and gents that attend should be recognized as well! Bravo to NYRA and Longines! Belmont was a fantastic day of horse racing, socializing, and fashion…the three things that make up a great day at the track! Can’t wait for next year…364 days to get your Black and White outfit ready!
