Fashion
These 14 Great Kentucky Derby Hats Are the Real Winners of the Race
The Kentucky Derby is allegedly about racing horses and drinking mint juleps. But, really, we all are just watching for the amazingly awesome old-school preppy fashion — specifically the fantastical hats. After careful consideration of the red carpet in Louisville, here are the 14 best toppers from the Derby this weekend.
The Feather'd Masterpiece
Host Johnny Weir actually killed the Derby with his fantastically magnificent white-and-gold feather headpiece. Sorry ladies, but this guy wins best dressed for 2014.
The Rose Cap
The Kentucky Derby is all about putting flowers all over the place, and host Tara Lapinski nailed the tradition with her rose-covered, floppy hat.
The Turquoise Topper
Amanda Boyd showed us all how awesome monochromatic accessories can be with her blue raspberry-colored cap.
The Bright Red Bow
Country darling Miranda Lambert went for classically cute with a bold, crimson bow in place of an oversized hat.
The Canted Cap
Miss Kentucky Teen 2014, Megan Ducharm, knows that the more it looks like the hat’s going to fall off your head, the more fashionable it is.
The Classic Oversized Flowers
Destin Kincher, Miss Kentucky 2014, went for a classic Derby look with oversized roses.
The Lil' Party Hat
Props to Angela Zatopek for going the exact opposite of what we’ve come to expect from Derby hats with a tiny, cool, cobalt cap.
The Big Bow
Salt-n-Pepa member Cheryl James ditched the classic sunhat for a majorly amazing oversized bow.
The Mint Masterpiece
As far as spring dressing goes, mint accessories are the ultimate.
The Fun Fringe
Kelly Anne Beile knows can never have enough fringe when it comes to Derby dressing.
The Chic Black & White Hat
Actress Beth Behrs kept it chic and simple with a gorgeous black and white cap.
The Classic Black Hat
Sometimes, simpler is better. Meghan Camper’s black cap is totally sleek and completely stylish.
The Oversized Rim
Colorblocking is all the rage for spring, especially with contrasting colors like blue and red.
The Floral Garden Hat
Morgan Miller truly nailed the feeling of spring style with the gorgeous gardenia garden on the rim of her sunhat.
