In honor of Derby Week here on SW, I’ve gathered some of our favorite Derby-esque fashion for some stylish Southern goodness! So tip up your brim and let’s get started, y’all!
Large or small, wide brimmed, feathered, flowered or just plain outrageous, women from around the world top off their Derby duds with one the finest Southern traditions – Derby hats! Personally, I think the head wear in the grandstands might just be the best part of the Kentucky Derby.
Wondering how you can pull off this millinery trend? Try pairing your Derby-inspired topper with a simple shift dress of a coordinating color and be sure to keep your makeup clean and natural. Don’t forget, true Derby attire is not complete without a pair of sky-high ankle breakers! But take a tips from experienced Derby divas and also pack a pair of fashionable, yet comfortable, flats or flip flops to wear home.
Image credit from left to right and top to bottom: Jose Villa via Once Wed, Belathée Photography via Once Wed, Erin Hearts Court, unknown, Jessica Monnich, Kellan Studios via SW, Jen Huang, Polly Alexandre via SMP, Jose Villa, next two images Max Wanger, Courtney Reece, unknown and { Caught the Light }.
Whether you’re out for a day at the races, getting to the church on time, or anywhere mint juleps are served, you’re sure to win the blue ribbon with our Shopping Guides!
First up: fascinators!
A. Rachel Trevor Morgan “R1142” (price upon request), B. BHLDN “Beauregard” Headband ($550), C. Rachel Trevor Morgan “R1113”(price upon request), D. Nigel Rayment, E. Beth Morgan “Twist” (price upon request”, F. Emilliner “Starburst” ($190), G. Beth Morgan “Starlight” (price upon request), H. Gina Foster, I. Twigs & Honey Style # 042 ($285), J. Rachel Trevor Morgan K. Gina Foster, L. William Chambers Veiled Bow (price upon request).
And now for the best part: HATS!
A. Anthropologie “Saturn” Sunhat ($58), B. Suzanne Millinery “Coffee Creme” (price upon request), C. Suzanne Millinery “Emily” (price upon request), D. Marley Lilly Monogram Derby Hat ($29.99), E. Suzanne Millinery Pink Flower (price upon request), F. BHLDN “White Meidland Sunner” ($80), G. Satya Tweena “Denise” ($310), H. Preston & Olivia “Home Style 7” ($195), I. Preston & Olivia Home Style 31 ($230), J. BHLDN “Velvet Cocktail Hat” ($495), K. Gina Foster, L. Lock & Co. Mrs. Parry Lewis (price upon request).
What do you think? Which hat would you choose to top off your Derby look? Would you swap your veil for a hat? Enjoy the race, y’all!
I absolutely love the understated elegance of her hairpins collection! I would have to choose the Baroque hairpins because my Carolina Herrera gown is ivory with light beige accents, so a hint of gold would go perfectly!
I love the Illissa hair pins. Perfect for a lot or a little glamour. Beautiful work!
I’m currently in the process of looking for veils to match my wedding dress! What a great site! The Etta veil is to die for.
The Priscilla Veil is absolutely to die for! The detial on the bottom of the veil gives it a very classic and elegant which screams which is perfect for my romantic style wedding!
I love a good hairpin or hair flower! I keep catching myself starting at the Lani hair flower–it’s feathery, flowery, and all around fabulous! It turns a romantic look a little bit funkier while still being formal and elegant all at once!
everything is beautiful! i love the veils!
I love the Anise veil. It’s exactly the look I am going for!
I love those teardrop earrings and would love to where them for my july wedding :)
There’s a hair band named Cadance that I am in love with! It’s more substantial than most of the ribbon bands I’ve seen and I love it!
I love the Coco veil. I think it is a great combination of the face veil’s style and the classic veil’s romance!
I absolutely love the Cadence hairband. It is just so elegant and has that vintage royal charm!
I think the Myra hair comb is amazing! It’s sparkly but delicate as well. Beautiful!
I absolutely love the Myra hair comb. It’s sparkly but delicate as well. Beautiful!
My pick is the Priscilla veil! Such pretty detailing is definitely fit for royalty.
I love the Cadence hair band!!! My ring is an estate ring from the 30’s and the hair matches the vintage feel we are going for.
If I were having a royal wedding, I would definitely wear the Aven veil. You’d have to! Long, flowing, cathedral-length — it’s perfect.
I think the Quinn veil is fit for royalty!
I’m absolutely loving the Cadence hair band! (http://www.laurajayne.com/HairBands&Tiaras.html). It’s just perfect! It’s classic and has just the right amount of sparkle without being too overpowering. It’s demure and soft and has a tiara like quality without actually standing upright like a tiara does. It’s a nod to the princess look for a more modern bride.
It looks like it could also double as a sash as well and I love that it’s so versatile.
I think one of the hair broaches like the Harmony would be perfectly elegant and classic for a royal wedding!
The Quinn is definitely royal! The long flowing veil is classic!
the plume hair comb almost matches Kates Tiara settings. Laura Jayne is so talented! Everything on her site exudes class & sparkle!.
The Aven veil is perfect for a princess! The hair combs are also quite lovely!
I love the Sloane veil. It’s perfect for our retro country wedding! I also love the Rapture pin. So many cute choices!
I think the Marni comb would be perfectly royal! And, hey, it even kinda matches the details on my dress!
my favorite thing is actually those teardrop earrings, I have been looking for something JUST like that to go with my vintage lace gown!
I love the Rapture comb. so lovely and would look so chic in my short hair.
When I think of royalty, I immediately think of a tiara. The Laurel is a classic, yet understated tiara worthy for any princess.
I think the Priscilla veil is perfect for royalty! It’s so elegant and timeless.
LOVE the teardrop earrings! Have been searching and searching for the perfect amount of bling, not too over the top but stately and sophisticated-these are the ones!!
The cadence hair band screams royalty to me because of the elegant, vintage floral pattern. A Royal,Victorian look that would serve well to make any bride look more like a princess than she already does.
The Sloane “birdcage” style veil is lovely. I really like the vintage feel of the lace!
I love the Allana Hair Pins! so delicate and beautiful!
I think the Cadence headband would make any girl feel like royalty!
I absolutly love the Lani feather and flower head piece. It is so beautiful!
I think the Etta veil is stunning and would be beautiful at a royal wedding (or mine!).
I love the cadence hair band!
I love the Marseille!! Beautiful!
I definitely think the Cadence is worth any royal wedding. It is absolutely spectacular.!!!!
I love the Anise face veil!!!
I love the Paradis flower and feather hair piece!