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Hats by Rebecca, $125. Photos by Melissa Donald   Pick one of these masterpieces to accent your Derby outfit. Haven's Millinery, $360 KY Derby Hats, $120, 415.748.9773 Kenzie Kapp Custom Hats, $450 The Willow Tree, $279

 Add a bit of nostalgia to your Derby outfit using one of these fun items we found around town. Rose embroidered handkerchief, $6, available at Acorn Apparel 502.384.5114. Dried Lavender, $1.65; pin cushion, $15; floral yellow handkerchief, $3; teacup and saucer, $6; mirrored ornate tray, $12; silver dresser set, $55; gloves, $8. All available at Sugar Maples, 812.285.1616. Beaded purse, $65; earrings, $12; Kramer set, $50; shoes, $20. All available at Nitty Gritty, 502. 583.3377. Derby hat, $120, available at Look at that Hat; Macarons, $2.25 (per cookie), available at Macaron Bar, 502.513.4303.Bourbon buttercreams, $1.42 (per buttercream); Barnhart chocolate bar, $9 [...]

Katherine Mitchell is wearing: Hat by TaDah! Shades and Strokes, $180. Photos by Melissa Donald  Let your Derby hat become your crowning glory. Hat by Maureen's Creation, $329. Hat by Simply Laura, $425. Hat by Look at That Hat, $135, 502.724.6294.

Kendall Merrick is the general manager at Oxmoor Center. Photos by Melissa Donald  If you're not comfortable with wearing bold colors, go for a simple understated look without sacrificing style. Choosing a dress or other type of clothing in neutral tones like navy blue, white, and black make it easier for you to add in color wherever you choose — whether it's your jewelry, lipstick, or shoes.      Kendall is wearing (above): Hat by Maureen's Creation, $500. Dress, Banana Republic, $128. Bracelet, $12; earrings, $8; necklace, $15 all available at Versona.  Terryl McCray is an insurance agent for State Farm and [...]

Use this mood board as inspiration for creating a classic Derby outfit that is timeless. Black evening gloves, $14, available at Nitty Gritty,502.583.3377. Velvet clutch, $15; violet + tonic 4 oz. awakening candle by GP CO, $12 Floral necklace, $19; Wire bracelets, $28/ea. All items available at Work the Metal, 502.584.2841. Tasseled pearl bauble earrings, $12. Pearl necklace, $18. Both available at Versona 502.339.4740. Mini horseshoe chocolates, $14, available at Cellar Door Chocolates, 502.561.2940. Horse with rose blanket chocolate figurine, $7.25, available at Schimpff’s Confectionery, 812.283.8367. Coach varsity sunglasses, $88, available at EZContacts.com. Feather fascinator, $195, available at Dee’s. Rose fascinator, $475, [...]