2026 OUTFIT TRENDS When it comes to picking the perfect Derby Day look, the biggest thing to keep in mind is where youll be sitting and what section of Churchill Downs youll be taking in the races from
How to Chose Your Dress: Choose fabrics that are wrinkle-resistant and appropriate for a professional setting and the season, like cotton for summer, wool for winter, or silk blends for an in-between season or colder evenings
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From an effortlessly draped t-shirt dress from Coperni to a romantic cap-sleeved, lace-trimmed Chloe gown and a taffeta bubble-hem mini that harkens back to the 80s in the most elegant way (by editor-favorite Danielle Frankel, no less), our picks have range
Add a sherpa coat for chic warmth
Because the dress itself has plenty of visual interest through the tiered layers, keep accessories deliberately delicate