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It’s time to dust off your best hat – Kentucky Derby is fast approaching. The event – often nicknamed “the two biggest minutes of sport” – turns on Saturday May 3. Whether you go to the Churchill Downs racecourse or attend a theme party, there is ample opportunity to impress with your outfit.
While everyone is arguing to stand out on the day of the derby, it is also important to nod with a timeless and elegant dress code for which the event is known. To make life easier for fashion enthusiasts, Kentucky Derby now publishes a style guide each year, which provides inspiration and advice. On the bill for 2025? Pastel mowing, jewelry accents and daring silhouettes.
Keeping these overall ideas, we have gathered outfit ideas that are guaranteed to head. Read the rest for inspiration – These looks are all winners in our eyes.
A white power combination
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Elementary abbot Star Sheryl Lee Ralph accessed the dress code when she attended the Kentucky Derby in 2024. The elegant costume of the actor in crisp white with a matching overcoat was both modern and classic, especially when associated with elegant accessories and a large -edged black hat.
A south without suspenders and a net hat
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Content creator Alix Earle remained faithful to his young style while ensuring that his outfit was polished and gathered. Tiktok’s personality has opted for a strapless dress with a suspenders in length of tea and brought a feeling of pleasure with a hard -to -acorch bag and a chic mesh hat.
Lucky green
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In accordance with this year’s reference for jewelry tones, Emerald Green is always a good idea. Opt for a simple and rolled dress in this lucky shade, like the Kate Upton model, and mount the bet with bright accent color accessories in colors like the Sarcelle or Fuchsia pink.
Double on the flowers
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The hats of Destiny’s Child Alum, Michelle Williams, was undoubtedly in the center of Kentucky Derby – but rather than moving away from the prints, the interpreter completed her tulle layers decorated with flowers with a pleated dress with watercolor style in complementary tones.
Bell in a bell
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Note to oneself: the greater is not always better. While wide -sides hats are rigorLeave the Marisa Miller model reminds you of the inherent elegance of an ultra-feminine bell silhouette.
A monochrome moment
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Regal by name, Regal by nature. No doubt, no one provides a style inspiration from the day of the race better than Kate Middleton. For its last appearance in Royal Ascot, the Duchess of Cambridge showed exactly how to nail the tonal vinaigrette head to toe, in a scarlet V -neck number by Alexander McQueen. The Duchess completed the dress with a hat from Treacy Philip, Jennifer Chamandi pumps and Sezane earrings.
A good taste t-shirt
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If you have identified the perfect pencil skirt, why not team it up with a knitting silhouette t-shirt for a look that is both nonchalant but fancy enough to be formal? This is exactly what Lady Eliza Spencer, niece of the late Princess Diana, did here as a whole Michael Kors. A large feminine waist belt and barely there attach everyone together, as well as a catchy hat.
Pastel pink
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It could be a particularly topical shade for spring / summer 2025, but sweet pink is always trendy for Kentucky Derby. Instagram Darling Morgan Riddle shows how it is for a day on the track, in a dress in the colors of the pantoufle of the length of the ankle and a cut ballet, picked with virgin neutral accessories.
Joyful
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Bring your own sun in the yellow from head to toe, which also tips a hat (pun) to the pastel inclusion of this year’s tone in the style guide. You can do like Nicky Hilton and find a matching hat, or equip your outfit with cream or white accessories for a more discreet effect.
Be daring
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Finally, don’t forget to let your originality shine. Whether via a sculptural and avant-garde fascinator, a bulky silhouette or an impression that attracts attention, your Kentucky derby outfit should not look and have the impression of wearing a costume. Be true to your taste and personal style, and you will be sure to be noticed for all the right reasons.
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