Where on earth am I going to find a Derby hat much less more than one in central Florida? And then what color?
Before I let my fingers do the walking around the world wide web as my shopping grounds, I had to do my research. First, just exactly what kind of hat did the ladies REALLY wear? What do the guys wear? Believe it or not there is right and wrong apparel for Derby. Tradition states that certain rules must be followed. Follow these steps for dressing right for Derby Day.
STEP 1: Choose your hat (ladies only, of course). Hats go with the Derby like the frosting on a birthday cake. It should be large-brimmed, feminine and frilly (think 18th-century France), and worn low on the brow tilted slightly to one side. Design the rest of your outfit around the hat.
STEP 2: First it is spring, not a cocktail party. So no cocktail dresses at the races … think Easter. Think Easter bonnets. And believe it or not, it is appropriate for the men to wear Seersucker Suits. Do they make those anymore? The answer, YES! Trust me right or not … Vic will NOT be in seersucker!
STEP 3: Dress business casual for many venues at Churchill Downs. This means blazers and jackets with collared shirts and ties for men, dresses and pantsuits for ladies. Denim, shorts and tennis shoes, torn or frayed clothing aren’t welcome in here.
Believe me these are the cliff notes. After scouring picture after picture to get the look and feel of what we were about to embark upon I think I finally got a grasp of how to SHOP!
Now if you want a funny blog post … go to the Blacksnob for a read that will get you giggling.
Tags: Churchill Downs, Derby Attire, Derby Hats, Living It With Lisa, The Kentucky Derby