How Do You Put An Outfit Together For The Kentucky Derby?
Dressing for the Kentucky Derby can be an art form. Fashion and people watching are both big parts of the fun of Derby Day. Think carefully before you put together an outfit for the Kentucky Derby. Unlike most other events, hats are commonly sighted at the derby, on both men and women. Select semi-formal daywear for your derby outfit. Women typically wear dresses, and men wear suits or nice slacks and dress shirts. Opt for lighter summer fabrics. The Kentucky Derby is held on the first Saturday in May, so the weather will likely be warm. You can get the weather forecast at the courier-journal.com (see Resources below). Choose your Kentucky Derby hat before you go out looking for the rest of your outfit. Hat wearing is a tradition as old as horse racing itself, and women at the derby sport some of the most fantastic hats to be found. You can find a list of hat makers at ApparelSearch.com (see Resources below). Research the types of hats worn to the derby over the years to get an idea of
