Diane,
the milliner behind Lady Diane hats, says that “the Kentucky Derby is as much a
fashion show as it is a horse race, especially for those who don’t mind being
noticed and the center of attention.”
Why Wear a Hat to the Kentucky Derby?
Diane
shares a story from one of her customers and her own experience at the Kentucky
Derby:
“On
the morning of the Derby she called
me so excited. She had already hat a TV interview and her photo was taken
for the next day’s Courier Journal newspaper. She even called back again
in a few hours to tell me how many more photos of her were taken by total
strangers.
That
pretty well sums up my Derby
experiences as well. I would estimate that every time we have gone to the
Derby, we have had 500 to 1,000
photos taken of us. It is truly an unbelievable experience, especially if you
have the courage to wear a fancy hat. ‘Go big or go home’ is my motto.”
Tips on How to Shop for a Kentucky Derby Hat and Outfit
Diane
shared that many times, women purchase a hat and then try to find an outfit to
match the hat. Diane prefers to match the hat to the outfit - she
recommends that ladies attending the Kentucky Derby purchase their outfits
first.
What
dress to wear to the Kentucky Derby? Diane has several photos of ladies wearing
her hats at horse racing events from around the country, including the Kentucky
Derby on her photos page at http://www.ladydianehats.com/
Tips on Attending the Kentucky Derby
I
was surprised to learn some new things about the Kentucky Derby from Diane. She
said that Kentucky Derby tickets are not delivered until about a week or so
before the Derby, but she recommended that ladies going to the Kentucky Derby
book their airline and hotel reservations early. One can fly into Louisville
or Cincinnati. Diane says that all Derby
tickets are scalped - the price on the ticket will be less than you pay for it!
How to Win a Kentucky Derby Lady Diane Hat
Diane
has just started her Lady Diane Hats Facebook page and would like you to visit.
By Clicking "Like" on the Facebook page you will be entered into her Hat
drawing. A
winner will be picked in mid February 2013 and will receive the hat of their choice with a value of up to $400.
To
enter, go to their website: www.ladydianehats.com and click on the Facebook icon at the
top of the homepage. When you arrive at their Facebook page, click on the
“Like” icon and you are entered in the hat drawing.
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The grandeur and elegance of the fashions of the Kentucky Derby are so wonderfully appealing, even for someone like me who doesn't live in the States. I would so love to attend one day!
ReplyDelete♥ Jessica
Jessica, I agree!
DeleteI always love seeing the hats from the ladies at the derby. I have never been, but would totally love to go to one some day!
ReplyDeletexo, Yi-chia
Always Maylee
So would I!
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