Kentucky Derby '08 - Fashion Dos & Don'ts

Dress Code - Don’t be a Derby dud. They ain’t screwing around down there. From the Millionaire’s Row to Kentucky’s Grand Gala, almost all the Louisville sporting event swag is flamboyant and semi-formal.<BR><BR>So, now that you’re inside the world of the affluent, dressing like one is key.

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Dress Code - Don’t be a Derby dud. They ain’t screwing around down there. From the Millionaire’s Row to Kentucky’s Grand Gala, almost all the Louisville sporting event swag is flamboyant and semi-formal.<BR><BR>So, now that you’re inside the world of the affluent, dressing like one is key.

Dress Code - Women’s hats are a important tradition with the Kentucky Derby. There are countless hats, hat colors and hat styles that can work with any dress. Yes, dress! No denim, jeans or shorts allowed.

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Dress Code - Women’s hats are a important tradition with the Kentucky Derby. There are countless hats, hat colors and hat styles that can work with any dress. Yes, dress! No denim, jeans or shorts allowed.

Dress Code - A hat is no different than a great necklace or pair of shoes; if you like it, you can find a way to make it work. Generally they are large, trimmed with flowers or netting, and look pretty and feminine.

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Dress Code - A hat is no different than a great necklace or pair of shoes; if you like it, you can find a way to make it work. Generally they are large, trimmed with flowers or netting, and look pretty and feminine.

Dress Code - What will they wear on Millionaire’s Row and in the Club House? Ideally, designer everything! For the Grandstand and Rose Garden, things will be slightly more casual. As for the Infield - pary central - everything goes!

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Dress Code - What will they wear on Millionaire’s Row and in the Club House? Ideally, designer everything! For the Grandstand and Rose Garden, things will be slightly more casual. As for the Infield - pary central - everything goes!

Dress Code - Best dressed this Derby will be those in dresses. Many women still prefer the comfort of a pantsuit, or suit, but they, too, will be well coordinated, and of course, with a hat.&lt;BR&gt;&lt;BR&gt;Men will be in suits, sport coats, and very cosmopolitan looks.

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Dress Code - Best dressed this Derby will be those in dresses. Many women still prefer the comfort of a pantsuit, or suit, but they, too, will be well coordinated, and of course, with a hat.<BR><BR>Men will be in suits, sport coats, and very cosmopolitan looks.