LONG OVERDUE Featured Outfit: Kentucky Derby Attire

I have been so bad about blogging this year that I realized I never posted my Kentucky Derby outfit back in the Spring. So before summer and seersucker season comes to a close in a couple days, I'm going to share it now. Better late than never, right?!

Outfit Details

Dress: Lilly Pulitzer Adeline in Hotty Pink Lucky Seersucker (Spring 2012), Hat: Lilly Pulitzer (Gift with Purchase from Spring 2013), Watch: Michael Kors, Handbag: Tory Burch Classic Amanda Hobo, Shoes: Jack Rogers Bronze Navajos, Pearls

-Liz
xoxo

Off To The Races...

Sadly, I somehow made it through four years of college without going to Carolina Cup. It's still on my bucket list to go someday with a group of post-grads. I would also really love to go to the Kentucky Derby someday too. I don't really have a vested interest in horse-racing, I just love the excuse to dress up in a favorite Lilly dress and a big floppy hat. Here are my top picks for Cup/Derby dresses this Spring. (I know some people break the "no seersucker before Easter" rule for Cup but I just wouldn't feel right doing it. So the seersucker dresses below would best be saved for Kentucky Derby :) )And if you're still looking for an Easter dress they would be great to wear on Easter Sunday too!

Lilly Pulitzer Candice Dress in Multi Ice Cream Social

Lilly Pulitzer Lacina Dress in Resort White Nibbles

Lilly Pulitzer Adeline Dress in Hotty Pink Lucky Seersucker

Lilly Pulitzer Jordan Dress in Shorely Blue Chomp Chomp

Lilly Pulitzer Percy Dress in Multi Floral Sunbonnet Lace

Lilly Pulitzer Adeline Dress in Flutter Blue Lucky Seersucker

And pair whatever dress you choose with a hat like this one:

J.Crew Summer Straw Hat

And some Jack Rogers classic metallic Navajos:

Then all you need are a pearl necklace and pearl earrings and you're ready to head off to the races! Are you going to Carolina Cup or Kentucky Derby this year? What are you wearing? 

-L

xoxo

Derby Dresses!

No, I will not be going to the Kentucky Derby this Saturday. I would love to go someday, although for the fashion rather than the horse races. I can always find an excuse to wear a Lilly dress, but there's just something about the idea of wearing a Lilly dress plus a big floppy hat to the Derby that sounds extra appealing. So in honor of Kentucky Derby coming up this weekend I am going to share a few sundresses that would be great to wear to the actual Derby, or even a Derby-themed party.

Lilly Pulitzer Brynne Dress in Worth Blue Sweet Daisy Eyelet

Very simple and classy. Love the eyelet material and the ruffle at the top!

Lilly Pulitzer Aleesa Dress in Hotty Pink Petal Pusher Lace

I love the pink color of course and the all-over lace detail! Plus the cut-out in the back of the dress (pictured below) adds a nice unexpected touch! 

Lilly Pulitzer Isabel Dress 

Seersucker is always appropriate for the Derby, and the embroidered horseshoes make this lovely halter dress even more so. Plus I love the lace applique detail at the neck!

Lilly Pulitzer Adeline Dress in Worth Blue May Flowers

This is a good option if you want to go for a classic printed Lilly dress. This shift style silhouette is the same as the seersucker dress I am wearing in my previous featured outfit post.

Lilly Pulitzer Ricci Shift

I had to include a classic printed Lilly shift in my Derby Dress line-up. I especially love the cut-outs at the neckline. 

Vineyard Vines Churchill Dot Dress in Blue Blazer

Although I first think of Lilly Pulitzer when it comes to Kentucky Derby attire, Vineyard Vines has been declared the Official Style of the Kentucky Derby and has created a Kentucky Derby Collection. This polka dot dress was featured in the May 2012 issue of InStyle. It is also available in Bermuda Pink, pictured below.

Vineyard Vines Sashay Carolyn Dress in Harbor Cay

Another piece from the Vineyard Vines Kentucky Derby Collection. The whale logo belt adds a lovely additional touch to a classic strapless seersucker dress.

Of course you need a big hat to go with your Derby Dress. Although I don't own one (yet) my personal favorite is the Marley Lilly Monogrammed Derby Hat. You can customize with different hat outline and thread colors. 

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J.Crew Summer straw hat

Target Merona Straw Crown Floppy Hat

Target Merona Straw Crown Floppy Hat in white

(I actually have this hat)

Once you've picked out a dress and hat, shoes and jewelry finish the ensemble. For jewelry pearls in your ears and around your neck (depending on the cut of your dress) will suffice. For shoes, Jack Rogers metallic Navajo sandals are the way to go!

Jack Rogers Hamptons Navajo in Gold

Add good friends, a mint julep, and a smile and you should be good to go!

xoxo