Hats On! Southern Belle Style at the Kentucky Derby

Sporting events aren’t typically major showcases for star style, but the Kentucky Derby is definitely an exception! Louisville’s Churchill Downs red carpet was all about pretty pastels, fun prints, and of course, hats!

If you want to see creative southern style action, there’s no better day than Derby Day!

NeNe Leakes wore an on-trend yellow dress, topped off with a floral and butterfly hat!

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— NeNe Leakes (@NeNeLeakes) May 4, 2019

Jennifer Nettles was the picture of spring in another stunning floral headpiece!

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It’s almost time!!!! Singing the National Anthem at @kentuckyderby today!!! What a treat. I don’t know, is my fascinator big enough? Hair: @frankiefoye Makeup: @lindahaymakeup Style: @hayley_atkin_ Dress: @fabianamilazzo Hat: @arturorios

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Michelle Williams celebrated her first Kentucky Derby with a fab, wide-brimmed hat and a lilac floral frock.

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My first @kentuckyderby! Thank you @thehatgirls for my fabulous hat! Thank you @abjcoleman and @trifectagala for the invitation! 🏇💕🏇

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David Alan Grier was looking fresh while posing with Kevin Richardson.

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Kentucky Derby freshness! 🐎

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Cynthia Bailey worked leopard print with an eye-catching hat!

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Huge thank you to my long time friend @abjcoleman for inviting us to the Kentucky Derby! Third derby for me & @itsmikehill first. Although we did not win (well we did & then we didn’t lol), we had a ball! You were the most gracious host❤️ Grateful to @r_bridgeman & @enbrid01. We were so honored to be your guests. It was an amazing weekend❤️ @trifectagala #trifectagala @formallyyoursga @thehatgirls @jovanifashions

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Joey Fatone enthusiastically strutted his stuff in a fun suit!

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Repost: Every year joey “struts” his stuff displaying his outfit ....the world ready???

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What’s your dream look for an event like the Kentucky Derby?

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