Not doing festival-type things this weekend? Get in the Southern spirit with a Kentucky Derby party!
Saturday’s Derby is a time-honored Southern tradition complete with every good Southerner’s favorite things: moderate gambling, socially-acceptable bourbon imbibing before noon and playing dress up. Maybe those are just this Southerner’s favorite things. Plus, a race that only lasts two minutes? Sign. Me. UP.
Since this is not a cocktail blog where I can go on and on about mint juleps and their glorious silver vessels, let’s address your attire. Derby fashion is a key part of the experience. Think your Sunday best, during the summer. Dust off the seersucker. Get out the eyelet. Lightweight fabrics are the way to go here, even if you’re not going to the actual Derby.