What Do Men Wear to the Kentucky Derby

What do men wear to the Kentucky Derby? Well, there are no hard and fast rules, but the following guidelines may help.

Whether you are attending the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness or the Belmont Stakes, knowing what to wear, and how to wear it well, can be something of a conundrum. Do you dress down, or show up in your Sunday best? The answer to what do men wear to the Kentucky Derby lies in knowing where you'll be sitting and with whom you will the attending the races with.

The reason why it's important to let seating be your guide is because it ensures that you'll "fit in" with the other attendees. If fitting in is not something that is particularly important to you, then it's much better to wear clothes that suit your personality. However, if this is something of a concern to you, or if you are just curious, consider the following guidelines:

If you plan to sit in the stands, it may be best to dress casually, or even to dress down. That's because at the Derby, there's also the chance of rain. Jeans or khakis will fair much better in inclement weather. This is also true if you plan on attending many of the free festivities that surround the race, for example, the free concerts.

On the other hand, if you'll be having lunch at one of the Kentucky Derby's many restaurants, or are a member of a racing club, it may be best to wear a dressy/causal look (think a sweater best paired with dress pants, a sports jacket and shirt paired with khakis).

It would also be perfectly acceptable to wear dress pants, a sports jacket and a shirt without a tie; this looks dressy, but still relaxed, so it won’t appear as if you are trying too hard.

If you are lucky enough to be invited into the VIP areas, most men here will be dressed for the occasion. Again, if you couldn't care less about fitting in, or if you plan to be visiting many different areas, or the grounds, wear whatever you feel you'll be most comfortable in. And don't forget to wear comfortable shoes, as you'll probably be on your feet for quite a on this momentous day.

There is nothing wrong with wearing a hat, no matter your outfit, to the Kentucky Derby. Of course, you have plenty of styles to choose from (baseball hat, a fedora, or a cap), but try to make sure that the hat you choose matches or blends well with your eventual outfit. This way the hat won’t look out of place no matter what you decide to wear.

Sometimes, nothing will do but a suit. If you'd like to wear one, or are just curious as to what’s out there, take a look at some of the following sites:

• Mens Wearhouse: The Mens Wearhouse has a wide collection of complete suits, and while you will find the usual colors of grey, black and brown, you'll also find a Sean John white suit that really makes a fashion statement. You'll also find a tan suit; this is a good choice if you want a summery look, but don't feel comfortable in a color as bright as white.

• S&K Menswear: Once of the advantages of shopping at S&K Menswear is that you have the option of shopping by two button suits, three button suits and four button suits. Additionally, one can also browse a unique collection of contemporary, non-vented and vested suits.

• JC Penney: Lastly, don't forget about the ubiquitous shopping sites like JC Penney. The prices are much cheaper here which means the extra cash you save on the clothes can be spent at the track!

What do men wear to the Ketcuky Derby? Well, the answer really depends on two factors: your own personality and where you'll be sitting while at the track. However, at the end of the day, it may not matter very much at all what you're wearing; having a good time, enjoying yourself and celebrating with friends always looks fashion forward.

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