The 142nd Kentucky Derby is less than a month away, and we're all scouring the city for the perfect outfit. Here's our guide to where you should find your Derby/Oaks/Thurby outfit this year!
1. Clodhoppers [5]
3725 Lexington Road
You’re guaranteed to get into the Derby spirit as soon as you walk in the door of Clodhoppers. After you pick out an outfit, HeadCandi Millinery (located conveniently right inside the store) will make you a custom hat or fascinator!
3745 Lexington Road
If you’re not sure how you’re going to dress this year, let the friendly staff of Blush Boutique give you a hand. They have so many choices of outfits, shoes and hats at great prices, too! Employee secret: They only order six of each item once, so you won’t have to worry about matching with someone else.
811 East Market Street
Not feeling a traditional Derby outfit? Try Bermuda Highway. They have great options for a more boho-chic outfit.
4. Pitaya [8]
955 Baxter Avenue
With a perfect combination of non-traditional and traditional outfits, Pitaya has something for everyone. They also have super adorable purses, so you might as well get one of those, too.
3741 Lexington Road
Step into Lilly Pultizer paradise at The Peppermint Palm. Pick a dress or skirt featuring the signature Lilly print!
6. The Nitty Gritty [10]
996 Barret Avenue
Get ready for the Run for the Roses in a vintage outfit from Nitty Gritty. With clothes and accessories from all different decades, you’re guaranteed to have an outfit that’s one-of-a-kind.
3706 Lexington Road
Get dressed head-to-head at Boutique Serendipity. There, you’ll find clothes, shoes and tons of accessories. It’s a total one-stop-shop.
8. Rodes [12]
4938 Brownsboro Road #200
If you’re going to a formal Derby party, you’ll want to check out Rodes for Her. They have a great selection of long, elegant dresses.
9. Liv Boutique [13]
3704 Lexington Road
Located right next to Boutique Serendipity, Liv Boutique has endless choices for Derby attire. They have fabulous hats from local companies like Dee’s and Social Hattitude, and you might even find an outfit for your dog.
Images: Michelle Eigenheer