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Top Tips for your Kentucky Derby Attire

Cheer on your favorite horse in the Kentucky Derby and look good doing it! Celebrations for this year’s big race are being held at both Indiana Grand Racing & Casino and Hoosier Park Racing & Casino!

Here are a few details:

• Both Indiana Grand Racing & Casino and Hoosier Park Racing & Casino will open their doors early on Saturday, May 7 for the 142nd running of the Kentucky Derby simulcast live from Churchill Downs. Hoosier Park will welcome race fans starting at 10 a.m. and Indiana Grand will begin at 9 a.m.

• Both Hoosier Park and Indiana Grand are offering a wide variety of free entertainment, dining specials, giveaways, and live racing on Saturday, May 7.

• First race goes off at 10 AM with the Kentucky Derby going off at approx. 6:34 PM.

• Guests can view and wager on all 14 races that day from Churchill Downs.

• Guest can also place their bets as early as Friday on the Kentucky Derby at Indiana Grand Racing & Casino, Hoosier Park Racing & Casino, and the Winner’s Circle Pub, Grille, & OTB.

• One of the truly unique characteristics of the Kentucky Derby is that it is a showcase the finest in spring fashions.

• Both females and males pull out all of the stops when selecting their Kentucky Derby apparel.

Hoosier Park’s Emily Gaskin, along with Indiana Grand’s Rachel McLaughlin and Nick Venice, offer us a few tips for both men AND women when it comes to dressing for the big event!WOMEN:

Dress

• When selecting your dress for the Kentucky Derby the recommended practice is to keep it simple, so it doesn’t take away from your hat.

• You can also let the color and excitement of spring inspire you and select a dress full of color, or floral or equine patterns.Shoes

• No Kentucky Derby outfit is complete without the spring heel or sandal.Hats

• Part Southern tradition, part spectacle, the Kentucky Derby hat parade is much of what makes “The Greatest Two Minutes in Sports” one of the greatest people-watching events in the world!

• From the fantastic to the sublime, there are no rules or limits when it comes to choosing your Derby hat.

• Generally speaking, women wear wide-brimmed, “Southern Belle” inspired Kentucky Derby hats. The hats can be decorated with flowers, feathers, bows and ribbons of any color to express creativity and individuality.MEN

• The Kentucky Derby provides a splendid excuse for men to get just as dressed up and decked out as the ladies!

• The modern Derby man possesses an unparalleled color palette. Sun-drenched, tropical colors in bold stripes or busy plaid and bright pastels steal the limelight.

• Although, if you want a more polished look, a classic navy or seersucker blazer is always in style.Pants

• Starting with the pants because it is the eye-catcher from a distance, gents should turn to sun drenched pants in vibrant colors like Key Lime, Ocean, Bermuda Pink, and Citron. Any one of these colors paired with the right shirt and blazer will make you stand out like no one else.Shirts

• A great dress shirt in a complimentary color will go a long way. Don’t be afraid to grab a fun gingham or striped shirt to turn it up. This is the one day of the year that more is better.Jacket

• The jacket is what brings everything together and you can’t go wrong with the classic navy blazer. As far as 2- button or 3-button it’s a person preference but we recommend sporting the 3- button side vent for a more polished look.Tie

• Next is the tie. Most gentlemen wear a necktie, but a bow tie is always a great option.Shoes

• For shoes, there are many types of horse bit loafers out there and everyone has their idea of who makes the best ones. The most important thing you need to know is that they should be worn sockless.Hats

• Top it all off with a fedora or bowler hat for the complete Kentucky Derby look. Men’s Derby hats are generally solid in color and inspired by the style from the 1920s.