Illustration by Ted Slampyak
Dressing for the Kentucky derby
The go-to: Sport coat+trousers
– Navy sport coat.
– At the derby, accessories make the outfits, so wear a splashy tie and pocket square.
– Light-colored dress shirt.
– Light-colored trousers.
– Saddle shoes.
Seersucker suit
– Straw hat (Boater, Panama, Milan)
– Bow tie
– Breathable fabric keeps you cool
– White or light tan bucks or brogues, or go with a brown/white spectator for extra panache.
Madras sport coat
– Straw trilby
– Bow tie
– Madras sport coat
– Khakis
Derby casual for the younger man
– Sport coat
– Polo shirt
– Pocket square
– Khakis
– Boat shoes
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Submitted by: Louys Gackstetter in San Diego
