Then try a knit tie in a variety of different colors or patterns
2026 update: Business casual now leans into unstructured blazers, knit polos, tonal layering, and "quiet luxury"elevated basics in cashmere, linen blends, and soft wools
For a classic bridal finish, layers of tulle create a voluminous, airy skirt, complete with floral motifs all the way to the hem
Heres a quick breakdown: Millionaires Row / luxury boxes: Full suit with tie, pocket square, dress shoes, and a hat Grandstands / reserved seating: Suit or blazer with dress pants, tie or bow tie, and a hat Infield general admission: A little more flexibility dress pants with a nice button-down, or a casual suit, still with a hat No matter where youre sitting, the golden rule of mens Kentucky Derby attire is this: always wear a hat
Plus they have a reinforced toe so they last even longer
of St Pauls Churchyard advertising new frocks for spring and summer also demonstrate this ambiguity or, as Garland has it, indecisiveness