Its finally that time again! KENTUCKY DERBY WEEK!!
Since its only a few short days until the Kentucky Oaks, followed by the Kentucky Derby, we will post a blog each day of a different outfit that you can wear to one (or both) of these days! Pair it with a beautiful hat from our store…and you’ve got your winning outfit!
Last outfit of the week…because today is KENTUCKY DERBY DAY!!!
We’ve put together an outfit that was inspired by a hat by Karen Morris Millinery. This black, grey, and bright yellow dress gives a fun and flirty feel about your outfit. Its a great print that is on an A-line dress with a small cutout in the front. We’ve paired this outfit with electric yellow platform sandals (remember your feel will last longer in platforms) and a yellow and black accented purse. To even out the yellow, we’ve added a bold black bracelet and fun black and yellow earrings. To finalize the stylish jewelry picks, we’ve put a statement black necklace with the outfit to give it that extra pizzazz it’s asking for.
A great piece designed by Karen Morris ties this whole outfit together perfectly. The marigold flower and veil with ostrich quills adorn a perfectly construckted black felt beret. Buy it today: https://fashionattheraces.com/store/all-headwear/karen-morris-millinery/marigold-beret-with-veil/
Is this one your new favorite? We will take a vote after the Sunday after Derby Day at http://www.facebook.com/fashionattheraces
We’ve put the outfit together in honor of todays KENTUCKY OAKS DAY. This outfit would serve perfectly both at Oaks and at the Derby. A great pink shade dress teamed up with white and lime green colors keeps you in the feel of spring without just getting lost in a sea of pink.
We chose a hat, Lorie, by Rose J Monzyk that brings all three of these colors together. Lori is designed in hot pink sisal with phalanopsis orchids in white and apple green embellishing the front. A spray of green sinamay completes this look. This hat is lightweight and easy to wear. (https://fashionattheraces.com/store/all-headwear/rose-j-monzyk-millinery/)
Fun striped shoes with pink accents and white jewelry including a horse bit ring is perfect for these two race days!
Ready to go Pink??
We are only TWO days from the Kentucky Derby and we are still talking about fashion…duh! This is our forth outfit where we have brought inspiration from the ‘Run for the Roses’ slogan. A beautifully cut Donna Karan dress with the bold and always gorgeous shade of red. It has a little ruching which will allow you those Mint Juleps and Kentucky BBQ food without feeling guilty and self conscious.
Moving to the shoes we chose a nude pair to bring the outfit down to earth a bit and then shoot it right back into Fashion Space with the red soled Christian Louboutins. This outfit is the higher priced of our last few picks but still inspirational nonetheless!
Keeping the dress and shoes simple, the accessories are really going to give it the finishing touches. We chose Red Roses and Bold Gold to compliment the outfit. A chunky gold bracelet on one arm with a rose cocktail on the other hand. Little rose earrings are a nice hidden surprise which is then complimented by a light gold chain necklaces with a thin rose outline charm.
We do have two bags in this selection…and that’s for good reason. If you want to play is more safe during the day, we’ve got the tan shoulder bag just for you! Then when the Derby is finished…your horse has won, and the Mint Juleps are all sipped…its time to hit the town with this black crystal clutch! Hey-if you want to go all out all day…go sparkle with the red clutch! Warning: Its prone to compliments and Oooh’s and ahhs’!
What about the hat you ask? Well why not a Red Rose!! This piece from Boring Sidney Hats is an absolutely stunning couture piece, it is a large, dynamic, hand crafted rose headpiece. It is made of large quantities of dupioni silk, and painstakingly hand sewn onto a straw sinamay base. Easily attaches with just a clip! This piece won’t weigh your hair down for when you go out later on! (https://fashionattheraces.com/store/all-headwear/boring-sidney-hats/red-as-the-reddest-rose/)
Is this one your new favorite??
Outfit number three is inspired by the style of our good friend Trixie Hammer at http://www.ladyandthetrack.com . This outfit is fun, flirty, but still classy with a vintage vibe. Blue and white polka dots gives the outfit a pin-up feel which is strengthened by the addition of the white and red accessories. A red quilted purse such as the ones you’d find from Chanel herself always gives a chic POP to your outfit. To add to the vintage style, grab a pair of cloves, either lace or step it up a notch by choosing a light leather pair like these from Alannah Hill.
Lastly, but possibly most importantly, we’ve added a great sinamay piece designed by the fabulous Lisa Tan. We’ve combined the navy and red colors with a constructed piece that has little red bows and curled sinamay pieces on the side. This is a great take on the big brimmed pieces as it still has a brim presence without being too big and crazy. We’d categorize this piece as a hat or hatinator. These are great pieces to wear to the races as it won’t kill your hairstyle, or hide your beautiful face. It only compliments your outfit in a VERY positive light.
Three outfits down…which one is your favorite so far?
Heading into Tuesday before the Kentucky Derby…do you know what to wear to the First Saturday in May?? How about incorporating some very bright colors in your outfit? Yellows, royal blues, bright greens, pinks and purples; all these colors are perfect for this bright Southern raceday. Colorblocking is still a big trend of 2013 and this is the way to do it! Since your colors are bright enough…you don’t need to add any crazy hat to ‘overkill.’ Keep everything simple in a sense since your colors are so stand out. Also, have fun with your make up! Incorporate your colorblocking in your eye shadow and your nail polish!
This outfit would be perfectly paired with ‘Lemon Blue’ from Forme Millinery by Jenny Pfanenstiel. A still standout piece without being too crazy with your bright colors. It may not be the ‘bigger brimmed’ that so many people lean towards, but that’s what makes this outfit fantastic! You look like a fashion magazine rather than just a photo in a local newspaper! Happy fashionable racing!
Kentucky Derby is the more feminine racing weekend compared to the other two Triple Crown Races. You want to wear florals, bright colors, feminine silhouettes, and pair with accessories that brings the southern gal out in ya! Most importantly, its all about the hat!
Pairing a floral, more form fitted dress with red accessories shows that you’ve taken the time to look good…and stand out! No one can resist checking out a pair of red patent platforms.
Since we’ve paired this floral dress with a black and red hat from Hats to Di For, its important to incorporate a few black accessories even though there is black accents in the dress. Grab a pair of lace gloves so that you can place you hand on your hip right by your black skinny belt. This dress with just slightly hug the body and the skirt length is just right above the knee, (no higher ladies!) Its also perfect for the 70’s temperature that we may be facing on The First Saturday in May. Not a ton of jewelry is needed so for this one just wear the silver pieces that your hubby gave you…he’d like that anyways!