Keeping an Eye Out for the Best Kentucky Derby Hats, Masks, and Fashion
Published on May 3, 2021 by AnneThe Kentucky Derby is a horse racing event that is held annually in the US. This event is usually celebrated on the first Saturday of May at the Churchill Down in Louisville, Kentucky. It is one of the biggest, and most prestigious, events in Kentucky where it is attended by celebrities, politicians, and other VIPs. It is known as “The Fastest Two Minutes in Sports” because of its duration, but has been attended to by enthusiasts for more than a century.More than the sport itself, the Kentucky derby is a well-known fashion event. It is the time when people put on their sunday best. Dubbed as #MyDerbyFashion, people really do have fun and enjoy dressing up during this event. Attendees sport the most flamboyant of hats, flowy summer dresses, and incredible suits.For those who know, the #DerbyFashion is never complete without a hat, similar to a British Royal fascinator but somehow more elaborate. There are no rules on how creative the hat should be, so attendees usually go all out. Wearing a hat to the derby can serve the person good luck, many of the enthusiasts believe. An equally impressive facemask is what will complete the best derby outfit. This is especially true now that the world is in a pandemic.Celebrities are expected to wear awesome outfits for the Derby. But ordinary people also put in their share of #MyDerbyFashion:Matching facemasks and hatsDerby Day!! #kyderby #MyDerbyFashion pic.twitter.com/hUdkNuYpFx— Mandi Burleson (@mandimburleson) May 1, 2021Southern floral patterns for #MyDerbyFashionDerby Day!! #kyderby #MyDerbyFashion pic.twitter.com/hUdkNuYpFx— Mandi Burleson (@mandimburleson) May 1, 2021Cutest hat with the cutest dressMy first ever @KentuckyDerby @ChurchillDowns #MyDerbyFashion pic.twitter.com/tvB6Rs9DtQ— Rachel McLaughlin (@RacingRachelM) May 1, 2021Wide-brim hats are Derby fashion go-tosKentucky Oaks #MyDerbyFashion pic.twitter.com/VGXiv130jE— Jennifer Boatwright (@Jennyfrmbloc208) April 30, 2021No limit to suits eitherMimosas and a Mint Julep bow tie: it’s Derby day!#MyDerbyFashion pic.twitter.com/MF3BwAr8qr— Dominic Gialdini (@DominicGialdini) May 1, 2021Mary Poppins Style but even better#MyDerbyFashion always Derby ready- Mark harris pic.twitter.com/5ZNU0mUihb— kings of swag on A&E (@kingsofswagonAE) May 1, 2021All the shades of quirky blueTime for the Derby!#MyDerbyFashion pic.twitter.com/570DsJzObW— John Cory (@jcoryva) May 1, 2021No body else could top that hatHappy Oaks Y’all!! 🌸🐴 #MyDerbyFashion #KyDerby #KyOaks @KentuckyDerby @Longines pic.twitter.com/dxLqHPv9MQ— Nicole Finch (@Finchy_Baby) April 30, 2021Even the furbabies have to join in!@KentuckyDerby #MyDerbyFashion @LonginesHamilton in his Top Hat and Maddie in Flowers n Tooled 🐾💞💞🐾 pic.twitter.com/Zg80O6jdCu— Dewbop (@dewbop63) May 1, 2021A single theme for the entire family, love it!Derby Day! #MyDerbyFashion pic.twitter.com/bEbdKdaQ6u— 🌪️Matt Weber🌪️ (@goclones99) May 1, 2021So, do you have plans on what you should wear for the Kentucky Derby next year?Also read: Instagram Influencer Penalized in Bali for Painting on a ‘Facemask’ and Going out in Public