What to Wear to Derby Days

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Derby Days

This Saturday, celebrate the 24th Annual Derby Days with the Young Affiliates of The Mint Museum. Enjoy an afternoon of entertainment that includes live music, lawn games, free beverages and food from top area restaurants, and a large-screen viewing of “The Greatest Two Minutes in Sports”  live from Louisville, Kentucky. There will also be a silent auction and a 50/50 cash raffle where you pick which horse will make it to the Winner’s Circle.

This year’s Derby Days will spotlight a new signature Derby cocktail, The Mint’s Julep, featuring Maker’s Mark Bourbon Whiskey and Maker’s 46 Bourbon Whiskey, using the recipe of Heist Brewery’s award-winning mixologist, Stefan Huebner.

At a horse race, ladies are expected to wear sundresses and hats, and the event is going to feature a hat contest for the ladies ~ and our scoopcharlotte publisher will be one of the judges! The weather is supposed to be in the low 70s and sunny, perfect for an afternoon outside at the Mint Museum.

The YAMs will also sponsor a Dapper Dan contest for the best-dressed gentleman at Derby Days. This year’s race is sponsored by The Sporting Gent, a locally owned and operated gentleman’s clothier and outfitter displaying a selection of fine outdoor and casual brands.

Two things you need to know:

Tickets are still available here til Friday 5/2.

 

What to Wear.

COTTAGE CHIC

Britt Ryan Silk Peplum Top $216, Skirtin Around Silk Dress $242, Lauren Gold Silk Top $172, Erin McDermott Necklace $101, Tyler Böe Seersucker Pant $131, Pomegranate Straw Clutch $53
Britt Ryan Silk Peplum Top $216, Skirtin Around Silk Dress $242, Lauren Gold Silk Top $172, Erin McDermott Necklace $101, Tyler Böe Seersucker Pant $131, Pomegranate Straw Clutch $53
Britt Ryan Silk Cami $198, Erin McDermott Tassel Necklace $88, Barbara Gerwit Maxi $123, Erin McDermott Color-blocked Jade Necklace $88 each, Quinn Swiss Dot Top $110, Snug Cami $33, Pomegranate Straw Clutches $53 each, Pink Bangle $22, Print Cuffs $18
Britt Ryan Silk Cami $198, Erin McDermott Tassel Necklace $88, Barbara Gerwit Maxi $123, Erin McDermott Color-blocked Jade Necklace $88 each, Quinn Swiss Dot Top $110, Snug Cami $33, Pomegranate Straw Clutches $53 each, Pink Bangle $22, Print Cuffs $18
Straw Handbag $42, Gretchen Scott Navy Tunic $130, Pomegranate Resort Zebra Tunic $97, Elizabeth McKay "Rose" Top $172, Erin McDermott Color-blocked Jade Necklace $88, Tyler Böe Pants $142, Pomegranate Resort Straw Clutch $53
Straw Handbag $42, Gretchen Scott Navy Tunic $130, Pomegranate Resort Zebra Tunic $97, Elizabeth McKay “Rose” Top $172, Erin McDermott Color-blocked Jade Necklace $88, Tyler Böe Pants $142, Pomegranate Resort Straw Clutch $53
Britt Ryan Floral Print Dress $236, Seed Bead Necklace $36, Britt Ryan Confetti Print Dress $282, Enamel Tile Necklace $33, Straw Clutch $20
Britt Ryan Floral Print Dress $236, Seed Bead Necklace $36, Britt Ryan Confetti Print Dress $282, Enamel Tile Necklace $33, Straw Clutch $20

KK BLOOM

dress: French Connection - Feather Ruth Dress $168 clutch: Floral Watercolor Clutch $78
dress: French Connection – Feather Ruth Dress $168
clutch: Floral Watercolor Clutch $78
dress: BB Dakota - Aysia Tie Dye Dress $66 earrings: Kendra Scott turquoise 'Danielle' $60 bracelets: Blue j Beads [prices vary] purse: white box cross body clutch $60
dress: BB Dakota – Aysia Tie Dye Dress $66
earrings: Kendra Scott turquoise ‘Danielle’ $60
bracelets: Blue j Beads [prices vary]
purse: white box cross body clutch $60
dress: Charlie Jade - Aya Pink Print Dress $168 jewelry: Kendra Scott studs $55 & necklace $80
dress: Charlie Jade – Aya Pink Print Dress $168
jewelry: Kendra Scott studs $55 & necklace $80

THE PINK HANGER

Isla & Lulu Dress $164
Isla & Lulu Dress $164
Joie Orchard Dress $219
Joie Orchard Dress $219
Tart Adalynn Dress $138
Tart Adalynn Dress $138

LUNA PHILLIPS PLACE

LUNA Phillips Place Ilene Dress by Shoshanna
LUNA Phillips Place Ilene Dress by Shoshanna
LUNA Phillips Place Printed Overlay dress $79
LUNA Phillips Place Printed Overlay dress $79
LUNA Phillips Place Susanna Monaco
LUNA Phillips Place Susanna Monaco

THE SPORTING GENT

The Sporting Gent for derby days
The Sporting Gent for derby days
maker's mark bow tie for derby days at The Sporting Gent
maker’s mark bow tie for derby days at The Sporting Gent
The Sporting Gent bow ties for derby days
The Sporting Gent bow ties for derby days

AND WE FOUND THE MOTHER LODE AT SUMMERBIRD DESIGNER CONSIGMENT ON EAST BLVD

SUMMERBIRD'S Collette Dinnigan lace dress size small $150
SUMMERBIRD’S Collette Dinnigan lace dress size small $150
SUMMERBIRD'S Rachel Roy dress size 8 $120
SUMMERBIRD’S Rachel Roy dress size 8 $120

SUMMERBIRD'S NWT Rebecca Taylor silk halter dress size 6 $90

SUMMERBIRD'S Nanette Lepore sundress size 4 $40
SUMMERBIRD’S Nanette Lepore sundress size 4 $40
SUMMERBIRD'S Kimchi & Blue dress size 0 $40
SUMMERBIRD’S Kimchi & Blue dress size 0 $40
SUMMERBIRD'S Geren Ford dress size xs $40
SUMMERBIRD’S Geren Ford dress size xs $40
SUMMERBIRD'S NWT BCBG dress size small $60
SUMMERBIRD’S NWT BCBG dress size small $60
SUMMERBIRD'S Nanette Lepore silk dress size 4 $40
SUMMERBIRD’S Nanette Lepore silk dress size 4 $40

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