Kentucky Derby hat

Ornate racing headwear

A Kentucky Derby hat is an extravagantly decorated, wide-brimmed hat worn by women attending the Kentucky Derby horse race in Louisville.

These hats range from elegantly oversized to flamboyantly theatrical, often featuring flowers, feathers, ribbons, or sculptural elements.

The tradition makes the Derby as much a fashion spectacle as a sporting event: Her Kentucky Derby hat was so wide she couldn't fit through the door.

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roses · horse racing · derby · brim · feathers · elegant · southern · mint julep · extravagant · plume · ribbon · oversized · glamorous · horseshoe · jockey · grandstand · floral · veiled

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Mostly American · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G