Preakness Fashion Guide: Infield to Lux Box
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Photo of 2013 Black-Eyed Susan Stakes day by Eclipse Sportswire
Last year was my first time being at Pimlico Race Course for the Preakness and what an awesome time I had – it really is the people’s party.
The track is abuzz with energy, the music and action in the infield is great, the Black-Eyed Susan drinks are tasty and the horses are insanely talented!
Preakness InfieldFest is a blast – it can get crowded at times so a cross-body bag is easy to throw on and not worry about losing your bag. I adore this blue dress from Gap and figured why not pair it with a fun women's fedora – fun and flirty. While a fedora is not the kind of hat I think of when I think of the races, I love how it pulls this infield look together - a touch of Coachella in Maryland and a perfect outfit for the second jewel of the Triple Crown.
Preakness Infield Blue
I’ve always loved espadrilles but when I saw these red BCBG ones I knew I had to find a fun Grandstand or Mug & Vine outfit to tie them into Preakness week, especially since the colors of the Preakness are red, yellow & black. I have a similar straw clutch and love it for the track – big enough to throw my program and other basic necessities into, while still being feminine and statement making. Since the dress is flowy I went with a fascinator for some structure and finished the outfit off with Swarvoski horseshoe studs and a fun glad bangle.
Preakness Red, Gold & White
Last, but not least is the ‘Lux Box’ look. I was immediately drawn to this stunning Oscar De La Renta dress (quite possibly because I’ve been binge watching Mad Men before bed every night) and although the flowers aren’t Black-Eyed Susans, it’s the perfect color to wear! I love this Christine A. Moore big-brim ‘Britney’ hat – it has the glamour feel without taking away from the dress – perfect compliments. Swipe on some ruby red lip gloss, don your favorite nude pumps, grab a glass of bubbly & you're winner's circle bound!
Preakness Lux
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