Kilted at the Kentucky Derby

[Drac]

Here is how I was bedecked for the men and womens fashion contest at the first day of the 2010 Breeder's Cup this past fall at Churchill Downs. The color theme was purple, hence the choice of kilt and accoutrements. Good enough for second place in the men's division.



Wife and I, brother and fiancee, and two old friends are going to be sitting in a cheap seats box for both the Kentucky Oaks (Friday) and Kentucky Derby (Saturday) this year, my first for both. I plan on going kilted for both days, and am already working on my out fit (hat not an issue for the men---simple Balmoral) to work well with the wife's, or at least not clash. Will post photos after the event. Maybe we will see you there.

jeff

Of course we must never clash with the misses or upstage (not possible with mine) at all costs.

After all it's all about them.

That will take a little saving to get but do able. Got the kilt, sporran and shoes. I'll need the hose and jacket.

Since there doesn't seem to be any color requirements what would be brown or black. Granted I'm always partial toward black.

BTW what is the style of that jacket and waist coat? Argyll?

Jim

[ForresterModern]

Of course we must never clash with the misses or upstage (not possible with mine) at all costs.

After all it's all about them.

That will take a little saving to get but do able. Got the kilt, sporran and shoes. I'll need the hose and jacket.

Since there doesn't seem to be any color requirements what would be brown or black. Granted I'm always partial toward black.

BTW what is the style of that jacket and waist coat? Argyll?

Jim

Remember it is a spring event so colorful is not inappropriate, but the peacock effect does have its detractions with the female accompanying.

For the Derby I think as far up the dress ladder as I would go would be a black Argyll with or without waistcoat (I prefer with), although the waistcoat does not have to match the jacket, rather it could pick up a kilt primary or accent color. Better would be a daywear outfit such as I am wearing (charcoal Argyll and matching waistcoat----it was a fall meet) in a nice lovat green or blue tweed, or if you can pull it off, an estate tweed in a lighter tone. And preferably some colorful hose/flashes and a more colorful bonnet to put on the finishing touches.

j