Each year, our editors attend the Virginia Gold Cup to experience a day full of horses, booze and preppies. It’s truly a grand ole time. For every horse race, there is a certain unspoken dress code. We are here to help you dress like a pro, because no one likes to stick out like a sore thumb! Here are our picks for this year’s horse race season:
Ties
All ties by Ties.com
Mint Julep Afternoon Bow Tie – $45.00
Jockeys Up Tie – $45.00
Jockey Silks Tie – $45.00
One Horse Race Tie – $45.00
Cap, Saddle and Crop Tie – $20.00
Blazers
Blue Seersucker Sports Coat by Vineyard Vines – $495.00
Pine Linen Sports Coat by Vineyard Vines – $495.00
Button Downs
The Birmingham Sports Shirt in Two Tone Baby Blue and Light Pink by Frat Collection – $88.00
Bengal Stripe Murray Shirt by Vineyard Vines – $98.50
Solid Oxford Whale Shirt by Vineyard Vines – $79.50
Pants
Slim Fit Pants Nantucket Red by Murray’s Toggery Shop – $150.00
Harbor Pants in Columbus Patch Madras by Castaway Clothing – $108.00
Classic Preppy Chino by Polo Ralph Lauren – $85.00
Slim Fit Stretch Chino Pant by Polo Ralph Lauren – $98.00
Accessories
Vineyard Vines Race Day Belt – $49.50
Braided Belt by Brooks Brothers – Kiel Patrick James – $98.00
Galloping Horses Cufflinks by Ties.com – $54.00
Shoes
Hook Up Slipper by Bachelor Shoes – $195.00
Sutton Derby Cognac Suede by Beckett Simonon – $119.99
Venza Slippers Brown Suede by Beckett Simonon – $114.99
More information on the Virginia Gold Cup, click here.
More information on the Kentucky Derby, click here.
Capital Club tickets to the Virginia Gold Cup, click here.
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