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Express your inner southern belle and clink those mint julep cups together–It’s Derby time! I love the Kentucky Derby and usually spend the day at the Union League Club. Sad I am going to miss it this year! My favorite part about the Kentucky Derby, besides getting a kick out of yelling my favorite horse’s name “I’ll Have Another”, is the wide brim hats, colorful dresses, men in seer sucker suits, and all the beautiful horses. A little fun fact: the outrageously elegant and stylish wide brim hat is believed to be a good luck charm!
There is no horsing around when it comes to your wardrobe. Besides the high thrill of the race, the Derby is well known for it’s fashion. I usually like to keep my hat simple and let the dress be a little bit more vibrant with a print. If you are unsure of where to shop, Vineyard Vines is the official style of the Kentucky Derby and always has a full collection for both men and women. Lilly Pulitzer is another great contender for the perfect derby dress and I can never say no to a Lilly. Here are some other cute options that will make you feel as if you are in the millionaires row—one can dream 