Day At The Races
Fundraiser & Viewing Party
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Dress to the nines with your best Derby Inspired Hat. Enjoy an open bar including mint juleps, southern food specialties, Music by Mud Season, Silent Auction, Derby Prizes, Watch Horse Races on the big screen, Betting Games and more!
Dressing for a Day at the Races
For our Derby Inspired event, there are no hard and fast rules when it comes to Race Day dressing. From Derby hats to bourbon-inspired clothing lines, fashion in Louisville is a blend of Southern charm and urban edge. For some that might mean bold, bright, floral looks, and for others it’s a chance to showcase a refined elegance.
WOMEN
Accessories Abound
When it comes to picking the perfect Race Day look, you’ll want something that is chic, fashionable, and easy to wear for a day of fun. A mix of floral print cotton, flirty eyelet, and smocked dresses are perfect for a sunny, spring day. Plan on seeing gorgeous dresses at every turn paired with fascinators and hats to match. Beyond the dress or outfits, your shoes can make the biggest statement of your Race Day Outfit.
Whether you wear heels, flats, or shoes go bold with your footwear, you can’t come to Derby without a hat or fascinator. Well, you can, but where’s the fun in that? The Kentucky Derby is known for its sea of hats.
While some opt for feathers and florals, others choose more structured, sculptural pieces – similar to what you see on British royals. When choosing a hat, make sure it’s something you’ll feel comfortable wearing all day. While the Kentucky Derby race may only be two minutes, you’ll want to make sure to top off your look with an eye-catching headpiece.
MEN
Bow Ties and Bermuda Shorts
The modern Derby Man possesses an unparalleled color palette to kick off the spring season. Sun-drenched, tropical colors in bold stripes or busy plaid and bright pastels steal the limelight. Although, if you want a more polished look, a classic navy or seersucker blazer is always in style.
Combine tradition with style with bold pants because it is the eye-catcher from a distance. Other guys may opt for preppy Bermuda shorts and a sports jacket.
Sensational neckwear is the easiest way to make your Kentucky Derby outfit as unique as you are, whether it’s a luxurious silk traditional tie or a Southern-inspired bow tie.