Kentucky Derby Party - Men's Attire

[Ninja Boot]

I'm going to my first Kentucky Derby party this year, and am looking for some suggestions on what to wear. Pants, shoes, colors, jackets, ties, etc...

Any suggestions/links? Thanks!

[GLI_r8cer]

cant go wrong with seersucker. i have a ralph lauren seersucker i bought last year for the derby bc i was lucky enough to go. it was awesome and i actually wore the suit already this year. i get many compliments on it as well.

[osiris]

Pastel, pocket square, shoes with no socks, hat, possibly a boutonniere. Light colored suit in a lightweight fabric.

[Ninja Boot]

cant go wrong with seersucker. i have a ralph lauren seersucker i bought last year for the derby bc i was lucky enough to go. it was awesome and i actually wore the suit already this year. i get many compliments on it as well.

Where did you pick that up at? I don't mind spending a little dough, but it's definitely not something I'll be wearing often

[GLI_r8cer]

Where did you pick that up at? I don't mind spending a little dough, but it's definitely not something I'll be wearing often

i purchased it at nieman marcus last year. i know that express has a heather grey seersucker 3 pc now, its looks pretty good.

http://www.express.com/photographer-...ow/3/index.ens

"Pastel, pocket square, shoes with no socks, hat, possibly a boutonniere. Light colored suit in a lightweight fabric."

pretty much what i went with, seersucker blue suit, white shirt and pocket square, a light pink and white plaid tie, and sand colored sebago wingtips no socks.

[evosky]

would love to see some other derby looks. i would like to go but might not get around to it this year. do folks dress up in the infield, or is advisable to wear "less nice" stuff there?

[Ninja Boot]

i purchased it at nieman marcus last year. i know that express has a heather grey seersucker 3 pc now, its looks pretty good.

http://www.express.com/photographer-...ow/3/index.ens

"Pastel, pocket square, shoes with no socks, hat, possibly a boutonniere. Light colored suit in a lightweight fabric."

pretty much what i went with, seersucker blue suit, white shirt and pocket square, a light pink and white plaid tie, and sand colored sebago wingtips no socks.

Dude thanks for that express link! May have to order that up asap.

[Katie-S]

Check out the Sporting Bow Ties thread here:
http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...rting-bow-ties

Some good ideas in there from guys who dress well/cool.

[twerked]

cant go wrong with seersucker. i have a ralph lauren seersucker i bought last year for the derby bc i was lucky enough to go. it was awesome and i actually wore the suit already this year. i get many compliments on it as well.

j.crew outlet had a seersucker suit in the spring when i worked there. i should've gotten it when i had my discount, but still, not a bad price from what i remember.

[Ninja Boot]

Any suggestions on shoe color with this? Thinking light brown / tan....

[jazzalbart]

I know it’s always too difficult to choose right varieties of a dress for a man because there are fewer options in their design pattern. Men's bomber jackets continue to be appealing and a comfortable, stylish addition to men's jackets. I must say you should wear a white black shirt followed by a bomber jacket; it will definitely give you a vintage look and feel.