What are the trends for hats for the Kentucky Derby 2016. My philosophy in choosing hats for any occasion is to select a hat that not only reflects your personality, but also flatters your look and can be worn all day comfortably.
For the Kentucky Derby, the occasion is quite grand as we observe one beautiful purebred horse after another. There's excitement in the air in anticipation of who will win the crown. I think that's why the wearing of hats at this event have also become competitive among women. The larger the brim, the more presence one hopes to achieve. The more outlandish, the more buzz and attention it will receive. You want to be memorable. You also want to be recognizable. You want the same attention the jockeys on their purebreds demand. Everyone wants to win!
As in years past, women want their hats to coordinate with their outfits. It makes for a stronger statement in one's style choices. Color is an excellent tool in achieving the attention you demand.
The color experts at Pantone tells us that the colors for this season represents the mood of the times. This season the colors are 'calming, comforting, warm and lend a notion of security'.
Fashion is a reflection of our society. It documents what is happening at the moment from season to season. Hats are the attention-getting, finishing touch to any fabulous ensemble. Shapes, as with color, can be as subtle or as bold as you want it to be.
When you consider the various elements of design to create your perfect hat for the Kentucky Derby, also calculate into the mix the names of the potential contenders in the race, the colors worn by the jockey, and you may have just picked the winning combination for 2016.