Breeders’ Cup Trends

Photos courtesy of Fashion at the Races.
We are less than two weeks out from the Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, Calif. It’s fall in the United States, but the weather in California for Breeders’ Cup can frequently resemble a summer vacation rather than a cool fall weekend.
However, you must be prepared for anything as the shade can bring out the goose bumps.
We have our three trends for Breeders’ Cup and can’t wait to see these on track:
Metallics have been seen on the runway, and we are introducing them to the track. Whether you bring out the metals in your accessories or millinery or go full board by wearing a copper- or silver-toned dress, this trend will have you shining at Santa Anita.
Christine models a Victoria’s Secret silver metallic dress with BCBGMaxazria artistic wedges. A gorgeous sterling silver necklace from our jewelry partners at Chloe and Isabel shines just below the gorgeous Formé Millinery fascinator. The fabric is light enough for a hotter day but also covers her up in case it gets a bit cool.
METALLIC IS MAKING ITS WAY TO THE TRACK

Our second favorite trend for the race weekend is color blocking. Bringing out the sunny side of California, we can’t forget our bright, happy colors. Neons are still a go for this year’s fashionable weekend, paired with a bright but not so loud color. These bright colors will separate you from a sea of monochrome outfits and show your bright and happy personality, which we know you have.
Who wouldn’t want to grab a martini wearing this trend? We’ve styled Christine in a bright-orange chiffon dress, with zipper detail, paired with a chic fascinator by Studio 910. As the colors are bright enough, you don’t have to go all out with your accessories. A great statement ring or bracelet doing the trick.

Lastly, you can’t do Breeders’ Cup without including the #BCPurple. In our last outfit we’ve included a little bit of purple in Christine’s fascinator (and her shoes that you couldn’t see!) but this one we are going all out!
Purple from head to toe can absolutely be done if done right! Bri Mott is in a great purple dress (bought at a thrift shop for $7!) with purple platform pumps from Zu in Australia, but do you even care about the outfit. It is ALL ABOUT THE HAT! This great piece by Carol Kennelly (Ireland) is nothing short of fabulous. You will have to check out the piece in our store to see all the beautiful, beaded detail — trust us you will want to!

These are three fun fashion ideas to play with for the big weekend. You not only have one race day to dress for but two!
Saturday is definitely the bigger day of the two, but there will be a fashion contest on both days, so dress your best and strut your stuff!
Need more millinery inspiration for BC14? See our picks here!
Happy Breeders’ Cup 2014!