Outfit inspiration: off to the races

While I've never actually attended any of the Triple Crown Races (or any horse race for that matter), I happen to have quite an obsession with the festivities' fashions (hence item #44 on my bucket list).  So when a friend recently asked for advice on what to wear to this weekend's Kentucky Derby, I was more than happy to assist.  And with Preakness and Belmont Stakes also on the horizon, I figured why not share some of the sartorial inspiration with everyone?  Peep below to see all of the race-y ensembles...

Look 1 (left): Kate Spade hat, $75. Sportmax dress, $684.75. Marc Jacobs bag, $1,394. Hermes bracelet, $165. Forever21 sandals, $25.80

Look 2 (right): Kate Spade hat, $75. Vogue sunglasses, $56.95. Madewell dress, $185. Stella McCartney clutch, $795. Forever21 sandals, $7.50

Look 1 (left): Helen Kaminski hat, $175. Jane's Closet dress, $128. Frederique Constant watch, $1,150. Chanel bag, $3,040. Christian Louboutin wedges, $545

Look 2 (right): Dior sunglasses, $295. j.crew hat, $34.50. See by Chloe dress, $148.50. Butter sandals, $312.40   

Look 1 (left): Tilly's hat, $14.99. ASOS sunglasses, $17.93. Delia's dress, $34.50. Ace clutch, $192.59. Target sandals, $19.99. Essie nail polish, $8

Look 2 (right): UO earrings, $14. Nordstrom hat, $48. Katharine Hamnett dress, $350. Chloe clutch, $1,295. Christian Louboutin sandals, $495  

Look 1 (left): Rag & Bone hat, $175. Illesteva sunglasses, $160. Alberta Ferretti dress, $529.50. Derek Lam clutch, $890. Leifsdottir sandals, $328

Look 2 (right): Luxury Divas hat, $29.99. Paul & Joe dress, $365. Reiss clutch, $155. Topshop ring, $20. Charlotte Olympia wedges, $823

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