The most dramatic looks from the 2025 Kentucky Derby revealed... from ENORMOUS hats to feathered gowns
And as expected, the guests have certainly not disappointed with their dramatic ensembles.
The annual competition - which will take place at 6:57 p.m. EST on Saturday, May 3 - is not only a prestigious horse race, but a fashion spectacle with a very unique and special dress code.
Each year, it has become tradition for attendees show up in colorful outfits and decadent dresses - as well as their most head-turning hats.
And while many of the dramatic head pieces and bright ensembles totally worked this year, others were just a little too much, resulting in some major fashion fails.
From enormous hats to floral and feathered dresses, FEMAIL has rounded up the most dramatic looks from the 2025 Kentucky Derby.
The annual competition - which will take place at 6:57 p.m. EST on Saturday, May 3 - is not only a prestigious horse race, but a fashion spectacle with a very unique and special dress code. Each year, it has become tradition for attendees show up in colorful outfits and decadent dresses - as well as their most head-turning hats - and this year is no different. Entrepreneur Eden Bridgeman Sklenar is seen at the race wearing a dramatic tiered gown and an eye-popping headpeice that hung over her face
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